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Farming & the land, 1911

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Cattle Ticks and Redwater

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 3

IN regard to a recent reference to cattle ticks and redwater, a Yarraldool correspondent writes:—"Over 20 years ago I was a resident of Illawarra, and…

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Homebush Cattle Sales. Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 5

Cattle: 2200 yarded, market unaltered. Bullocks £7 to £10 5s, cows £4 to £7 15s. Beat beef 23s per 1001bs. Our Timber.—The discovery was made…

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Cattle for the Royal Show

Northern Star · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 3

Mr. M. M. MeBarron, of Alstonvillle, intends taking his bull. Kingston and progeny to Sydney for exhibition at the Royal Show. Kingston will compete in the aged…

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Farmers' Horse Societies

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 5

PROFESSOR LOWRIE, in addressing a conference of farmers in South Australia the other day, made some remarks that are equally applicable to this State. He…

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Of Interest to Dairymen

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 3

The subject of a dispute sent to " The Leader" for settlement is thus answered: When the weight of a gallon of cream testing different per cents, of fat are…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1911 · 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 [?] published whenever furnished…

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Minister for Agriculture. Visits Wollongbar Farm. Practical Work Appeciated

Northern Star · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. J. L. Trefle) travelled by motor car from Grafton yesterday to the Wollongbar Experimental Farm, and was accompanied by…

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Warwick Farm Racing Accident

Northern Star · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 2

The stipendlary stewards have come to the decision that the accident at Warwick Farm on Saturday last, whan several horses came. down in the 'Three-year-old…

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The Cattle Tick

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 6

Up in the quarantine area cattle men wax wrathful at the Government regulations. It is only natural. They mean great loss and inconvenience. But what is to be…

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Londou Butter Market. London

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 9

The butter market is practically unchanged. There is a good demand for choicest sorts which are scarce and selling at full rates. There is, however, little demand for…

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Farm and Dairy

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 6

Several of the agricultural associations continue the class in their show schedule for the best dairy bull in the yard. irrespective of breed. It is, indeed, a stupid…

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Local and General News. Organising the Farmers

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 2

In furtherance of his mission to this district, the Hon. J. Wetherspoon, M.L.C., Vice-President of the Farmers and Settlers Association (a summarised…

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Wollongbar Farm Stock

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 4

Several bulls have recently been added to the Experimental Farm stock, but they are not considered by competent, judges to be of a class which will, give the results…

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Dairying Under Irrigation

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 6

The departmental experts in Victoria who are endeavouring to arrange pamphlets in the hope of pushing forward the irrigation schemes of the State are…

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Crops Not Made Bt Humus

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 6

Dr. Hopkins explains the peculiar work of humus in the soil dispelling a common delusion as follows: Many people have a notion that humus is the great factor in…

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Winter Fodder Crops

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 10

Paper read by Mr. Alexander at the last meeting of the Alstonville Agricultural Society. When and what to sow as fodder crops,…

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London Butter Market

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1911 · page 2

Mr. M. R. Jefferson, their Sydney agent, telegraphed on Saturday:—Messrs. Ellis, Kislingbury and Co., of London, cable this morning that the London…

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London Wool Sales. London

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1911 · page 3

A good collection of crossbreds was offered at the wool sales yesterday and met [?]een competition for all sorts. The market was firm…

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Cheap Cattle Syringes, with Large Tin of Solution Free

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1911 · page 2

This is the solution we first introduced into the district four years ago, and is doing great work in preventing cows slipping their calves. The advantage ever…

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Tweed Maize Crop. Murwillumbah

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1911 · page 3

The maize crop on the Tweed River was a failure this season owing to the continued wet weather. The area that was under crop was the largest that was over…

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