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South Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1950

161 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 9

Milk Board Members Repay to Berry Farmers

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Berry branch of the Milk Zone , Dairymen’s Council a number of contentious matters were…

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Dairy Registration Forms

The Bega District News · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 1

Dairy registration forms, the delivery of which have been delayed, are now available at the Bega Police Station. The forms can be obtained at any…

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Brogo-numbugga Land Under Review Questions Asked About Use Fob Full Dairying

The Bega District News · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Lands has replied representations made by Mr. Jack G. Beale M.L.A., Member for South Coast, suggesting that an officer…

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Herd Recording Berry Training Farm Leads the State

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 3

The results of the herd recording for 1948-49 are now to hand and in the group for herds of 25 cows and over…

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Wollondilly Bowral Farmer the Chosen Candidate

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 1

It took the 50 members of the Liberal Party’s Wollondilly selection committee 9½ hours to select the candidate to carry the…

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Tilba Junior Farmer Answers Challenge John McFaul Stresses World Food Shortage

The Bega District News · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 4

In a special essay submitted to the Rural Bank of New South Wales, John McFaul, Tilba Junior Farmer, has endeavoured, in clear, concise terms, to answer "The Challenge of Today to Junior Fawners."…

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T.b. and C. Ab. Conditions to Apply Royal Show Cattle Must Have Certificates

The Bega District News · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 2

All cattle exhibits at the Royal Easter Show, from April 1 to 12 this year, must be certified free of T.B. and C.AB. by an approved veterinary…

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Been Seed Growers’ Crops Can Be Certified Biologist’s Tests Show Not American Common Blight

The Bega District News · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 1

Bean seed growers can breathe freely again, for, following the scare that the dread American Common Blight had become prevalent in crops in this district, the Certification Officer, Mr. Jack Caesar, has received a negative biologist’s…

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R.a.s. Cattle T.b. & C.a.b. Conditions to Be Enforced

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 4

All cattle exhibits at the Royal Easter Show, from April 1 to 12 this year, must be certified free of T.B. and C.A.B. by an…

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Dairy Cattle Poisoned Arsenic Found in Old Bricks

The Bega District News · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

Following the recent death of two dairy cattle, which led to arsenic poisoning being suspected, the stock inspector at Goulburn found that the source of…

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Increasing Butter Subsidy Federal Minister Makes Announcement

The Bega District News · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

The Federal Government will pay producers a subsidy of ½d. a lb. on butter and cheese consumed in Australia. Mr. McEwan, Federal Minister for…

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Berry’s Sixty-Second Annual Show a Wonderful Exhibition Marred by Wet Weather “Cattle Display Credit to District”

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 3

BERRY’S 62nd ANNUAL SHOW gave promise of being absolutely the best all-round show ever staged—and it was…

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Local & General Better Farming League

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 2

The next meeting of the Better Farming League will be held on Friday, February 24 at the School of Arts supper room,…

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Butter Production Still Up District Factory Figures for January

The Bega District News · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 2

The butter production in local factories has been well maintained for the month of January and are far ahead of last year’s figures for the same period…

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[?]Bega Wool in Sale Good Prices Obtained

The Bega District News · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 9

On Wednesday, 25th January, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd., brought forward a catalogue totalling 6359 bales,…

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Bega River Floods and Torrential Rain Causes Crop Losses And Road Damage

The Bega District News · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 1

Following a week of steady rain which developed into a torrential downpour on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, the Bega River broke its banks and flooded out across the surrounding flats. Most people were prepared for the rise of the river and any stock on the flats were taken…

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Subsidy Increase For Butter Approved State Member Says Aim Is To Stabilise Industry

The Bega District News · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

“In approving payment of the full butter subsidy increase, the Australian Government has shown a welcome approach to the problem of fixing guaranteed prices for primary products," said State Member, Mr. Jack Beale, M.L.A., when…

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Butter Subsidy Increase New Appoach to Guaran-teed Prices

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 February 1950 · page 6

“In approving payment of the full butter subsidy increase, the Australian Government has shown a welcome approach…

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Flood Belief Committe Formed Bega Farmers Hold Meeting

The Bega District News · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 2

Bega farmers who lost substantial crops when flood waters then property in the last flooding of the area have formed a flood relief…

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Doubt About Identity of Cattle Appeal Against Cattle Stealing Conviction Upheld

The Bega District News · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

Cyril Victor Denny, 33-years-old sleeper cutter, of Candelo, at the Begs. Quarter Sessions, on Thursday, last, week, successfully appealed to Judge…

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