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Southern Highlands · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

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Green Manure Crops for Orchards

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 3

There is no doubt that the ploughing in of leguminous green crops has a very beneficial effect on orchard soils, mainly because such a practice…

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Dairy products for Britain Factors in Continuity Supply

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 4

If Australian dairy farmers are to respond with maximum effect to the appeal to produce more butter and cheese to…

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Burrawang Sports and Show Junior Farmers Produce Good Exhibits

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 2

Perfect weather prevailed for the annual sports of the Burrawang-Wilde's Meadow Sports Club at Burrawang on Saturday. They were held in…

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That Sheep

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 4

One often hears the remark that Australia lives on the sheep's back. There are, however, indications that the factories manufacturing our…

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Minor Elements and Agricultural Practice Caution to Farmers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 4

The importance of the minor or trace elements in plant and animal nutrition is well illustrated by the publication last year of an extensive…

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"The Dairy Manual" Have You a Copy ?

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 4

The Dairies Supervision Act gives power to too local authority in each district to refuse or cancel the registration of…

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Goulburn Stud Sheep Sales

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 February 1941 · page 2

The number of rams and stud ewes offered on Tuesday, 11th February, at the combined sale held by W. H. Wheatley and New Zealand…

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Short-Term Leases Effect on Dairying

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 February 1941 · page 4

"Tenant farmers cannot be expected to sow pasture grasses, fertilise the land, and spend money on fencing when they…

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Rural Education for Future Farmers Splendid Work Reported Minister's Statement

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 2

"Junior Earmers' Clubs are playing an important part in the education of the State's future farmers and graziers,"…

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When Planning a Poultry Farm

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 4

In selecting a site for a poultry farm it should be remembered that the most suitable aspects are north and east, and there should be…

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Farm Labour Shortage Universal Training Exemption Question

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 2

Fears have been expressed in many districts that the growing shortage of farm labour may seriously affect production in the near future…

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Champion Cattle at Robertson High Production Figures

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 3

The cattle section at Robertson Show was an outstanding feature of the exhibition. All the animals had obviously been correctly prepared for…

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The Dairy Farmers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 2

The dairy farmers have a lot to contend with, what with the trying seasons, when there is a shortage of rain and with so many other obstacles to contend with…

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Junior Farmers' Exhibit at District Show

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 2

Three outstanding exhibits in the pavilion were those staged by the Bnrrawang, Moss Vale, and Robertson Junior Farmers' Clubs…

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Farm Labour Scarcity

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 4

Because of the difficulties being experienced in many districts in securing sufficient labour to carry on farming…

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Dairy Farmers' Co-op. Milk Co

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 2

HOW heavy rain at one critical stage in its existence saved the Dairy Fanners' Co-op. Milk Co. from liquidation is…

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Co-operation and Milk How Producers Have Organised Their Industry Romance of the Dairy Farmers' Co-operative

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 6

The first article in this series told of the chaotic conditions which forced milk producers to band themselves together in a co-operative movement to secure a better return for the producers, while giving better…

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The Dairy Farmers' Co-op. Milk Co

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 2

How heavy rain at one critical stage inks existence saved the Dairy Farmers' Co-op. Milk Co. from liquidation is told in…

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Co-Operation and Milk How Producers Have Organised Their Industry Romance of the Dairy Farmers' Co-operative

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 2

The first article in this series told of the chaotic conditions which forced milk producers to band them selves together in a…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Competition

The Southern Mail · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 2

It was announced last week that a coastal dairy farm competition for 1941 will be conducted by the Farmer and Settler in conjunction with…

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