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Southern Highlands · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1946

114 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 5 of 6

The Wheat Industry

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 September 1946 · page 2

During the war, under Labor administration, wheat was sold on a discretionary basis in accordance with the…

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The Wool Industry

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 September 1946 · page 2

The Country Party condemns the Government's action regarding the handling of large sums of money legitimately…

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Mr. Scully and Wheat Costs Inquiry "A Political Death-Bed Repentance," says C.P.

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 September 1946 · page 4

"Mr. Scully's announcement of the members of a committee to inquire; into the cost of producing wheat reads…

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The Dairying Industry

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 September 1946 · page 2

The dairying industry is the victim of the third Labor grab. This industry is in a serious position because of the Labor…

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Price of Butter Mr. Onslow's Attack on Government

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 8

Mr. Denzil Macarthur-Onslow said in Bega on Saturday that he would reiterate his previous statement that the Labor Government wag receiving…

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A Progressive Farmer

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 1

The Rural Bank, one of the two sponsors of the Progressive Farmer competition conducted recently by the New South…

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Water Supplies for Farms the New Act Assists Landholders

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 3

The recently-enacted Farm Water Supplies Act is designed to give farmers the maximum assistance in obtaining water supplies on their…

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"Pink-Eye" in Sheep Method of Treatment

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 October 1946 · page 2

With the advent of warm weather, and increased trouble from flies and grass seed, "pink-eye" (contagious opththalmia) in sheep tends to become…

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To Milk Zone Dairymen!

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 October 1946 · page 3

Herd recording or testing can pay you dividends, if you are really interested in— 1. A basic on which to practise…

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Co-operative Farm Historic Property Will Be Used

The Southern Mail · Friday 11 October 1946 · page 6

The Daily Telegraph reports that naturists, co-operative economists, organic farmers and dietitians met in the barnyard of Glenfield Farm on…

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Blending ef Cream on the Farm Importance in Rotation to Quality

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 October 1946 · page 3

It is the prachee with very many formers to keep the cream obtained from each separation in different utensils, and only mix these together…

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Japanese Millet Ideal Crop for Quick Spring & Summer Crazing

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 19 October 1946 · page 3

With conditions now generally favourable for cowing, no time should be last in making provision for stook feed, and in the choice of crops…

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Loss through Neglect of Farm Machinery

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 19 October 1946 · page 3

A serious causes of loss on many farms is that due to neglect of farm machinery. Such loss taken place in many ways. It may be put down to…

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Rough Treatment Reduces Dairy Cows' Production

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 19 October 1946 · page 4

The cow is a very nervous animal, and harsh treatment easily upsets her. Often the better the dreading and the…

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"Overstocking" of Dairy Cows An Objectionable Practice

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 October 1946 · page 4

When newly calved cattle are displayed for sale, it frequently happens that the owner, desiring to attract…

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Dirt Breeds Plies Control in Dairy Premises

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 2 November 1946 · page 4

Flies are carriers of many infections, and the refuse in which they breed—decaying vegetable matter, old rags and…

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South-West Marginal Wheat Area Labor Solves Serious and Long Standing Problem

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 9 November 1946 · page 4

The rural policy of the Labor Party being the simple but realistic objective of improvement of the efficiency of agricultural production for…

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Dairying Industry. Minister Replied to P.P.U. PRESIDENT

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 16 November 1946 · page 2

The Minister of Commerce and Agriculture replying to correspondence relative to the intentions of the Commonwealth Government…

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Bright Concert at Kangaloon Junior Farmers' Effort

The Southern Mail · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 2

Members of Kangaloon Junior Farmers' Club, assisted by six member of Moss Vale Methodist Club, staged a successful concert at…

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C.P. Members Urge Full Butter Price Joint Letter to Federal Minister

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 23 November 1946 · page 3

Ten members of the Country Party in the Legislative Assembly, representing electorates in which dairying in carried on, have written a joint…

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