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Northern Rivers · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1913

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Sheep on the Coast

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 2

Much has been written of late regarding the practicability of successfully rearing sheep on the coastal areas of New South Wales says…

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Wet Sheep. Shearers' Case in Full Court. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 5

The question whether a shearer encaged at a dally wage can claim to be paid for the days on which he cannot shear becnuse the sheep are wet, came before the Full…

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Margarine and Butter

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

A recent cable announced that the Maypole (margarine) Co. had made a profit of £500,000 on the half-year. It was also stated that Australian…

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A Novel Butter-fat Test

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 7

Some time before the Bangalow society's 19112 show the matter of holding what might be termed "teams" contests as regards different…

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The Northern Star. Published Daily. Friday, February 21, 1913. Our Butter Exports

Northern Star · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 4

The Commonwealth Statistician has published some interesting figures which show, the destination of Australian butter exports for the past two years. To those…

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The Hon. C. A. Lee, M.L.A., and the Farmers and Settlers

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Casino District Council of Farmers and Settlers' Associations, held on the 6th instant, it was decided to ask…

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South Coast Dairymen's Opinions. the Milk Standard and Milking Machines

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 7

Giving evidence at Kiama last week, before the Royal Commission of inquiry as to food supplies and prices. Thos. Love, dairy farmer, of…

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The Dairying Industry. Evidence Given at the Food Commission

Northern Star · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 6

Mr. Frank McCaffrey, late secretary of the Illawarra Dalry Cattle Association, recently residing hore, has been giving evidence before the Food Commission. He…

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Cattle for Queensland

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 5

The Lismore sale yards presented an animated appearance on Wednesday from an early hour in the morning. The cause of the stir was a…

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Latest Cablegrams Wool Exihibit. London

Northern Star · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 7

The New South Wales wool exhibit has been opened at Galashiels, and many manufacturers and others attended Mr. Harley's lecture…

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Farm and Dairy

Northern Star · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 2

Correspondents submit the following queries to "Hoard's Dairyman," and the replies are appended:— CONTAGIOUS OPTHALMIA…

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The New Electric Farming in Germany

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 3

Figures worked out in Germany indicate that the electrification of crops on the farm will not be an expensive change, and it should soon become…

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Wonderful Dairying Record

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 2

Once more we (Pittsworth "Sentinel") have the pleasure of recording the splendid results obtained from a dairy farm at Pittsworth. The…

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Winter Fodder and Apathetic Dairymen

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 8

The somewhat droughty conditions that have prevailed on the coast during the past two years, and particularly the tuning up generally that…

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Berrima District Farm and Dairy Co., Ltd. Half-yearly Meeting

Northern Star · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 6

The thirty-fifth half-yearly meeting of the Berrima District Farm and Dairy Company was held at Robertson on Saturday afternoon, Mr. James Alcorn, chairman of…

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Dairy Cattle for Queensland

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

Acting on behalf of the Merrimac Estate, in Southern Queensland, Mr. E. W. Mackay, auctioneer, of Lismore, has recently made extensive…

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Casino Dairy Co., Limited

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

The half-yearly meeting of shareholders of the Casino Dairy Co., Ltd., will be held in the School of Arts hall on Thursday next, at 11…

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Farmers and Politics

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Greenridge branch of the F. and S. Association last week a letter was read from the secretary of the…

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Of Interest to Poultry Farmers

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 3

The Grafton "Argus" writes:—A few days ago Mr. A. H. Haywood, manager of the Grafton Experimental Farm, showed us his return sales from the Sussex-street…

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Growth of the Bush Town What Share-farming Does

Northern Star · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 8

W. Gilbert writes:—Passing' through Bendick Morrell a few years ago, I pulled up at the railway platform, and wondered where the town might be—nothing was to…

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