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Southern Highlands · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1906

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B.D. Farm & Dairy Co., Ltd

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 September 1906 · page 2

The postponed meeting was held in the School of Arts, Robertson, on Saturday last. There being present—Messrs: Jas. Alcorn, J.P. (chairman of directors) N. H. Throsby…

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" Dry-Farming" for Australia

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1906 · page 3

In the current issue of Dr. Fitchatt'e magazine, "Life," Mr. T. K. Dow writes a capital article , reviewing the Victories of "dry farming," explainina its operations,…

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Dehorning Young Cattle

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 5

Many authorities advocate the dehorning of calves by preventing their growth. In doing this they recommend the use of caustic potash…

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Farm and Field. American Meat Production

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 5

An estimate of the annual production and consumption of meat in the United States, by Mr W. C. Murray, special agent of the Department of Agriculture,…

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The Export Butter Trade

Robertson Advocate · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 2

Advices to hand from London under date August 16th are to the effect that the dry and hot weather in Europe had caused a serious shortage in dairy supplies, and it…

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The District's Suitability for Sheep Breeding

Robertson Advocate · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 2

At the usual weekly lesson to the students of the Moss Vale wool sorting club last week Mr. Hawkes worth devoted the lesson to highly instructive address on sheep,…

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Experimental Farm Project

Robertson Advocate · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 2

At the meeting of the Moss Vale council on Monday evening. Aid, H. W. Taylor moved;— "That this council bring under the notice of the Minister for Mines and…

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State Farm, Mittagong

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 29 September 1906 · page 6

For about eleven years the Government have leased the Mittagong State Farm in connection with the Cottage Homes, and, having very much…

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"Dry Farming" for Australia

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 3 October 1906 · page 6

In the current issue of Dr. Fitchett's magazine, "Life," Mr. T. K. Dow writes a capital article, reviewing the victories of "dry farming,"…

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The State Farm, Mittagong

Robertson Advocate · Friday 5 October 1906 · page 2

As it in contemplated by the Government to purchase the Mittagong State Farm, now under lease, some particulars of the history and value as a State at of the institution…

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Model Farm Wanted

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 10 October 1906 · page 6

The Goulburn Progress Association is in receipt of a communication from the Minister for Lands with respect to a request for the establishment of a…

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Dairy Cattle-Their Breeding and Treatment

Robertson Advocate · Friday 12 October 1906 · page 2

Mr. John James, the noted cattle breeder of the Illawarra district, lectured at Robertson on Thursday night of last week on "Dairy Cattle—their breeding and…

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The Experimental Farm Project

Robertson Advocate · Friday 12 October 1906 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of the Mow Vale council, a letter was received from the Hon. W. M'Court, stating that he had for warded to the Minister the council's letter…

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Sale of Farms

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1906 · page 2

There seems at present to be an active demand for farming properties in this district, a couple more having recently changed hands. Mr. Arthur Koor reports having…

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Farm Training for City Lads

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 17 October 1906 · page 6

The first batch of lads who, under the scheme of the Immigration League of Australia, for affording a preliminary training in farm work, have…

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Farm Home for Neglected Boys

Robertson Advocate · Friday 2 November 1906 · page 2

The president of the State Children Relief Board was on Wednesday able to announce that the farm home for boys at Mittagong was now an accomplished fact, and is full…

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Robertson Dairy Company

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1906 · page 2

An extraordinary general meeting of the above company was held on Friday last in the Robertson School of Arts. The following shareholders were present:—Messrs. J…

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Robertson Dairy Company

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 November 1906 · page 2

An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Robertson Dairy Co. was held in the School of Arts on Friday evening last, there being present Messrs. John Curtis…

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The Richlands Estate. for Closer Settlement. Opportunity for District Farmers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 6

At the invitation of Major A.J. Onslow Thompson, managing director of the Camden Park Estate, Ltd., a representative of this journal paid a…

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Homely Farm

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 5

Mutton and Haricot Beans.—Required: Half a pound of lean mutton, half a pound of haricot beans, half an ounce of dripping, one pint of warm water, half…

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