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Farming & the land, 1939

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Berry Cattle for Royal Show

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 16

Berry Training Farm is sending a team of 14 head to .this year's Royal show. The team is regarded by those competent to express an opinion as…

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White Australia Policy Should Be Extended a Plea for Butter Producers

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 7

At a recent meeting of the Illawarra District Council of the Primary Producers' Union, Mr. Shute, general secretary, had something to say about…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Championship

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 12

As prospects in all coastal districts have improved considerably since the rain, it is expected that a record entry will be received for the 1939…

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Butter Market

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3

Prescott Ltd. reports on 1[?]th March:— N.S.W.: Following on recent rains production bas increased…

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Butter Quality Local Market

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

The State butter grading staff of the Department of Agriculture examined at Sydney and Newcastle during the week ended March 17,…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Championship Good Prospects for 1939 Competitions Conditions Reviewed— Entries Free

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

As [?] in all coastal districts have improved considerably since the rain it is expected that a record entry will be received for the 1939…

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On The Farm. 1939 VERSION. (From the “Northern Star.”)

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

The electric supply service for rural areas in the Byron Shire has been taken advantage of by many district farmers. Members and…

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Toll Story Club. American Farmers Compete

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 1

“Country Home,” an American farm paper, recently invited readers to send in the best tall tales of their farming experiences. Hundreds of…

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A Paradise For Boys The Berry Farm Training State Wards

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

The following article appeared in a recent issue of the “Sydney Morning Herald:” With the misty slopes of the Cambewarra…

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Gerringong Junior Farmers’ Club Monthly Meeting

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 2

Mr. G. E. Chittick presided over a good meeting of Advisory Committee members on Tuesday, March 14. The president extended a welcome…

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Progressive Farmer Pastures Provided Grazing and Hay for Seven Years Advantage of Hornless Herd

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

The following article, accompanied by a photograph of Mt. Jarrett, appeared in last week’s issue of the “Farmer and Settler:”…

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Cattle Killed When Lorry Capsizes

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 3

ON MONDAY EVENING ONE OF Mr. Horace Hayes' lorries, carrying 46 head of cattle from Cobargo to Bega for Mr. Merriwell, the Victorian…

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PASTORAL. Sowing of Pastures. Preparation of the Soil

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 4

When permanent pastures are to be established, consisting of perennial grasses and clovers, which should provide feed for many years, a…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Championship. Good Prospects for 1939 Competitions. Conditions Reveiwed--entries Free

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

As prospects in all coastal districts have improved considerably since the rain, it is expected that a record entry will be received for the 1939…

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Judges of the Dairy Breeds

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

at the Sydney show will be: A.I.S., Mr. H. D. Warden, Sunny Vale, Milton; Ayrshires, Mr. J. Buchanan; Gleneira. Flinders (V.); Jerseys, Mr…

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Five Acre Farms

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 10

DURING THE DEPRESSION PERiod, a gentleman in this district suggested settling middle-aged men on small farms, in order that they…

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Dairying. for When Pasture Is Short. a Reminder Regarding Winter Fodders

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

It is again seasonable to remind dairy farmers that for sustained production consistently ample feeding of cattle is necessary, and that the…

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The Farm Home. Tomato Jam. a Seasonable Recipe

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

The following recipe for tomato jam is given in a departmental leaflet:-- ' Wash and stem the fruit, place in…

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The Sport of Kings & Farmers

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 16

Not only has there been a most serious falling off in the number of horses in the State during recent vears, but there has been an…

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Butter Quality

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 2

The State butter grading staff of the Department of Agriculture examined at Sydney and Newcastle during the week ended March 24,…

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