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Northern Rivers · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1902

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Dairying in the Northern Districts. Observations by Mr. Kidd. the Sugar Industry

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 5

THE Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Kidd) and the Minister for Education (Mr. Perry) have, says the "S. M Herald," returned from their visit to the northern districts of the…

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Co-operation in Dairying

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 3

In advocating co-operation in dairying, Mr. T. K. Dow, of Victoria, writes that if the Government were perfect and did everything that it ought to do, a cow…

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Sugar and Dairying

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 3

IN the course of a Press interview on his return to Sydney, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Kidd) said he "found that the cane was grown as largely as…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 3

UNDER this heading we shall be glad to publish contributions having reference to agricultural and pastoral matters. The results of experiments made will be published whenever furnished…

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The World's Butter Record. Broken

Northern Star · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 3

From Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, inclusive, seven days, the Holstein-Friesian Cow Mercedes Julip's Pietertje 39480 produced 584 pounds milk, containing…

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Dairy and Farm. Covering for Tree Wounds

Northern Star · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 3

In the matter of a safe and reliable covering for the wounds of trees made in pruning, a correspondent in "Garden and Field says:—"We have experimented in…

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The London Butter Market

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

THE S. M. Herald's London correspondent writes: The firm position mentioned in the last communication of Australian butter is still maintained, and prices are higher…

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N. S. Wales Dairy Farmers' Union. Meeting of District Delegates

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 4

A CONFERENCE of delegates from district branches of the New South Wales Dairy Farmers' Union was held at the Victoria Hall last Wednesday. The following delegates were…

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The Butter Market

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 3

MR. C. E. D. MEARES, manager of the Coastal Farmers' Co-operative Society, Limited, 374 Sussex-street, Sydney, reports under date March 5th, 1902:—…

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Farmer and Glazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 3

UNDER this heading we shall be glad to publish contributions having reference to agricultural and pastoral matters. The results of experiments made will be published whenever furnished…

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Dairy and Farm. Guernsey Cattle for the Ordinary Dairyman

Northern Star · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 7

THE Guernsey is a representative of the intermediate or middle size dairy breed. The natural temper of this breed is particularly docile. The bulls are mild…

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"The Northern Star." Wednesday Morning, March 19, 1902. the Government Dairy Expert's Engagements

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 4

As far back as November the Lismore Agricultural Society…

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Butter for South Africa

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 2

A NEW departure has lately been made as far as this State is concerned in the shipment of tinned butter to the Capo. The Farmers' Co-operative Company despatched…

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Current Topics. The Hieing Butter Market

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 8

IN the same issue, Mr. Editor, in which you lately gave a most encouraging report of a meeting of shareholders in your local butter factory, you published the statement: "Butter has again…

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Central R.R. Agricultural Society. the Butter-fat Competitions

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 2

THE following report has been furnished by the testers in connection with the prizes offered by the above Society this season:-…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 3

UNDER this heading we shall be glad to publish contributions haring reference to agricultural and pastoral matters. The results of experiments made will be published whenever furnished…

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Eye Disease in Dairy Stock

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 2

WHAT is usually known as " eye disease " has been very prevalent amongst cattle during this summer in several districts in N. S. Wales. The complaint has…

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Dairy and Farm. Twelve Points in Favor of Dairying

Northern Star · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

AT a recent meeting of the Georgia State Dairy Association, President Redding summed up the points in favor of dairying as follows:…

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The Richmond to the Dorrige. [By a Big Scrur Dairyman.]

Northern Star · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 5

AFTER leaving Lismore, on to Casino, the grass has a very dry appearance, and the railway is in fair progress, and all the earthwork seems to be finished. The grass about Casino looks nice…

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A Farmer's Fears. Dispelled by Bile Beans. Nervousness the Complaint

Northern Star · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 3

MR. WILLIAM BROWN, of Sparke-street, Maitland, who is a retired farmer, writing to the proprietors of Bile Beans, says:—"I am now 71 years of age, and beyond a few…

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