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Northern Rivers · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1904

521 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 7 of 27

Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1904 · 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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Diary and Farm. Cleaning Test Bottles

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 April 1904 · page 3

In many creameries throughout the country we find buttermakers who do not pay any particular attention to the condition of their glassware in the factory,…

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A Mammoth Poultry Farm

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 April 1904 · page 3

The "American Fancior" describes the poultry establishment at Sidney,,Ohio, as follows, adding the very justifiable observation that it is probably the largest…

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Secret Butter Commissions

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1904 · page 7

THE Victorian Government having resolved upon the appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the rebates of freight alleged to have been secretly…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1904 · 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 Stock

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1904 · page 4

On Wednesday last over 200 head of dairy heifers passed through Casino en route for Wyaugarie station. These came from Terang, Victoria and have…

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Butter as Medicine

Northern Star · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 1

Butter is so common a commodity that people use it and scarcely ever think what wonderful value lies at their hand in the pats of dainty yellow cream fat. Of…

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Dairymen and Farmers The Berrima District Coy. Harris Street, Sydney

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 8

Is a Co-operative Coy! Paid 3. per cent. Bonus to Suppliers. 1902 Highest Prices for all Produce! Prompt Returns. Cash in Bank! Business…

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Dairy and Farm. Egg Laying Competition at Hawkesbury College

Northern Star · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 6

The second annual egg-laying competition, organised by the "Daily Telegraph" and conducted at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College, terminated on Thursday…

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FUN. The Farmer who was Hard to Please

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 11

A boy drove a load of hay up a terrace in front of a gentleman's house, and the load tipped over. The boy after some difficulties…

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Government Experimental Farms

Northern Star · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 6

The.S. M. Herald ' says:— At the Royal Show no better evidence of the bountiful nature of the seasons with which the State has been favored since the breaking up of the…

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Cattle for Runnymede

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1904 · page 2

In a paragraph last issue, in referring to some dairy cattle which had passed through Casino, we stated they were for Wyangarie. It appears they were for…

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Cattle and Horse Brands

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1904 · page 2

We have been requested to state for the information of stock owners that the fees for cattle and horse brands must be sent by postal notes, post office orders…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1904 · 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 Dairying Industry

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1904 · page 7

MR. G. S. THOMSON, dairy expert of Queensland, has been delivering lectures to the farmers in various places. He said that the Ayrshire was a great…

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Proper Treatment of Hired Help. J. M. Plato in Hoard's Dairyman

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 16 April 1904 · page 8

I think the best result can be attained with hired help in treating them on a plane of equality. I am speaking of our own American help…

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Dryden's Horse and Cattle Medicines

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1904 · page 2

THE attention of stock-owners is drawn to the well-famed horse and cattle medicines, prepared by Mr. A Dryden, who has devoted practically the whole of his…

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Children's Work on Dairy Farms

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 April 1904 · page 6

Speaking at the Sydney School of Arts on Wednesday night, Miss C. D. Spence referred to the injury caused to the health of children who had to work hard on…

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Prime Dairy Stock for Queensland

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 April 1904 · page 5

Mr. James Stewart, Government Dairy Inspector, of Queensland, has been selected to travel to England to purchase dairy stock and swine for the State farms. Mr…

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Butter as Medicine

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1904 · page 6

Butter is so common a commodity that people use it and scarcely ever think what wonderful value lies at their hands in the pats of dainty yellow cream fat…

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