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Southern Highlands · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1937

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Primary Producers' Union Notes Sydney, 11th May, 1937. Farmers' Tour Arrangements for New Zealand Visit Important Programme Outlined Splendid Opportunity

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 4

Arrangements have been made for a party of N.S. Wales farmers, members of the Primary Producers' Union to tour tho principal dairy centres of…

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Grass Dehydration Proposed Test at Government Farm. Official Inquiries

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 4

A request was recently made to the Dept, of Agriculture by the Central-Executive of the P.P. Union that a dehydration of grass plant…

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Unity Among Empire Farmers Agenda for the Sydney Conference State Producers Convened

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 May 1937 · page 4

The Empire Producers' Conference, it is expected, will open in Sydney on March 29 next when delegates from Great Britain and the Dominions…

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Bacon-curing on the Farm. Winter the Best Time

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 4

The curing of bacon should be conducted in a somewhat moist atmosphere with a regular temperature of from 40 to 45 deg. Fahr., and for…

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Japan and the Wool Market Did Australian Price Suffer? "No" Says Dr. Page

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 4

Referring to certain public statements that the absence of Japan from the Australian wool sales during the latter half of 1936 had inflicted a loss…

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"5000 More Farms for 5000 More Farmers." Closer Settlement Big Conference at Wagga Premier to Be Invited to Attend

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 2 June 1937 · page 3

Closer settlement has long been a burning, question in all parts of the State. Much has been said about it and many ideas put forward as to how…

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Cattle By Air

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 June 1937 · page 4

Even a child knows that the stork has traditional duties to perform; but the most air-minded adult will be a little surprised to learn that the…

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Farm Labour—A Plan Outlined

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 June 1937 · page 2

In all branches of activity a young man who is willing to work, and can follow his apprenticeship, is assured of…

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Diseased Cattle. The Editor, The Mail

The Southern Mail · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 3

Sir,—With reference to the report appearing in your issue of 25th May, on the conference on the proposed local abattoirs caled by the Nattai…

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Farmers' Taxes. Depreciation Allowance Claims. Statement by Premier

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 June 1937 · page 4

Sometime ago a request was made to the Premier (Mr. Stevens) by the Union that primary producers should be permitted to claim depreciation…

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Nothing Like Wool

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 16 June 1937 · page 4

There is nothing like wool—particularly when of Commonwealth origin. Our sheep breeders are famed not merely wherever the…

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Farmers' Transport. Privileges Claimed. Meeting of Local P.P.U.

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 2

There was a good attendance at a special meeting of the Berrima District branch of the Primary Producers Union convened at the…

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Farmers' Debts Adjustments

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 23 June 1937 · page 2

The Farmers' Relief Act provides that farmers desirous of availing themselves of the debts adjustment provisions of the Act must first apply…

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Trees on the Farm. Homestead Shelter Belts

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 6

Shelter belts about the homestead serve a dual purpose. They increase the comfort of the dwelling, making it a much more pleasant place to live…

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Why Blame the Butter People

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 July 1937 · page 4

Why blame the butter people for hopping in for their "cut" now that wages, according to Press reports, have been…

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The Farm Home Cottage Cheese Easily Made on the Farm

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 3

Under the Dairy Industry Act, cheese must not be manufactured for sale unless the premises are registered, but cheese suitable for home manu…

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Farmers' Relief Act Proposed Extension

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 2

The Premier (Mr Stevens) said on Sunday night that it was intended to introduce an amendment of the Farmers' Relief Act as one of the first…

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Milk Prices. Farmers Satisfied

The Southern Mail · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 4

A largely attended meeting of the Bowral Branch of the Country Milk Supplies Association was held in the School of Arts on Friday night when…

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Milk Prices Farmers Satisfied

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 July 1937 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of the Bowral branch of the Country Milk Suppliers' Association was held in the Bowral School of Arts on Friday…

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Robertson Co-op. Dairy Society Mr. Wright Elected to Board

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 17 July 1937 · page 2

At the meeting of Directors of the Robertson Co-op. Dairy Society Ltd., held recently, the chairman, Mr, W. R. Hindmarsh, welcomed…

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