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Southern Highlands · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

194 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 3 of 10

The Sport of Kings and Farmers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 3

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

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Cooling on the Dairy Milk Board Gives Reasons

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 2

Replying to Northern criticisms of the Milk Boards decision to insist on cooling of milk on the dairy, the Board has issued a…

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Dairying Cysts in the Udder Harmless and Best Left Alone

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 4

A type of cyst, known as a galactocele, is not infrequently met with the udder of the dairy cow. There may be only…

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Brief Mention. Wool Sales

The Southern Mail · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

At the recent wool sales in Sydney the clip from the Glade Merino Stud conducted by Mr. F. E. Lamb made to 15 1/2d., averaging 13d. for the…

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Sheep Glassing Characters Desirable in a Flock

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 4

The following desirable characters should be kept in mind when culling the flock:— 1. Good strong heads without…

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Brief Mention. Schools for Farmers

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

The usual winter school in dairy farming and poultry farming win be held at Hawkesbury College from June 27 to July 7. Particulars may…

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Advertising of Wool Within Australia Important Decision by Australian Wool Board

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 2

For some considerable time, the Australian Wool Board has been considering a Publicity Campaign with the object of promoting the…

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The Farm Garden Building Up Fertility

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 4

A flower and vegetable patch, however small, should be a feature of every form home. Most soils can be made to produce successful gardens,…

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Dairy Science Schools, 1939

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 4

Persons wishing to attend departmental dairy science schools during the winter months should make written…

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Farm Competitions. Milk Board Section

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 3

The Milk Board is co-operating with [?]th Farmer, and Eettler in another Dairy Farm Competition. Mr. Nesbitt (Chairman) stressed two points…

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Dairying Ropy Cream Sign of Insanitary Conditions

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 3

Sanitary conditions in the dairy and its surroundings are essential for the production of choicest quality cream. By…

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Winter School for Farmers At Hawkesbury Agricultural College

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 4

It is proposed to hold the usual winter schools Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, from 27th Juge to 7th July. The…

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Farm Competitions Milk Board Section

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 2

The Milk Board is co-operating with the "Farmer and Settler" in another Dairy Farm Competition. Mr. Nesbitt (chairman) stressed two…

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Minister's Praise for Dairy Farm Competition Great Benefits

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

Nothing but good coul come out of the Coastal Dairy Farm Competition, organiser by "The Farmer ane Settler"…

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Live Stock Trend to More Diversified Farming. Increases the Need for Fodder Conservation

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

Livestock were becoming increasingly important in the farming programme, and fodder consernation who becoming proportionately…

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The Wider View of Farming Aims of the Agricultural Bureau

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

Farming was no longer hit-or-miss occupation, but one of the most complicated callings, said Mr. J. Cavanagh,…

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Dipping of Sheep Importance of Proper After Care

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 4

Referring in a recent report to a case of mortality among sheep following dipping, the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of the Department of…

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Charge Dismissed. Alleged Stealing From Farm Homes

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

At Mittagong Police Court on Thursday before Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M., James McGhie was charged with stealing a number of articles valued…

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Nothing Like Wool."

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 4

Great improvement has taken place in the manufacture of synthetic wool in Germany and in Italy. At a recent meeting of the…

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Jetting for Sheep Blowfly How to Prepare the Calcium. Arsenite Mixture

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 3

The recent abnormally abundant rains make a severe wave of blowfly strike probable during May, and it is by 110 means impossible, in…

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