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Southern Highlands · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1947

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Dirt Breeds Flies Don't Tolerate Refuse About Dairy

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 18 October 1947 · page 3

Fies are carriers of many in[?]estions, and the refuse in which they breed—decaying vegetable matter, old rags and paper, and manure—…

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Dairy Industry Gets "Worst Deal of All." Threat of Insufficient Batter for Local Needs

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 18 October 1947 · page 3

"The dairy industry had received the worst deal of ell at the hands of the Governments," declared Mr. W. Frith (C.P, Lismore) speaking in the…

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Single-Unit Farms for Ex-Servicemen Protest Against Restrictions

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 18 October 1947 · page 2

A protest against restrictions being attached to the purchase of single farms by ex-servicemen was made in the…

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Non-Stripping of Dairy Cows Agricultural Bureau Debate

The Southern Mail · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 3

A most enjoyable evening was spent at the last meeting of the Glenquarry-Kangaloon Agricultural Bureau, which, despite very wet…

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Agricultural Students Local Farmers Can Help

The Southern Mail · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 2

To enable students of agricultural science at Sydney University to gain practical knowledge, the senior lecturer in this section (Mr. E. J…

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Refresher Courses in Farming for Ex-servicemen

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 3

It has been decided to conduct an additional short refresher course in farming for ex-servicemen at Wagga Experiment Farm…

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Practical Training for University Agricultural Students Experience on Farms Required

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 2

To enable students of agricultural science at Sydney University to gain practical knowledge, the senior lecturer in this section (Mr. E. J…

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Increased Butter Prices Mr. Fadden's Comment

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 1 November 1947 · page 2

"I welcome the long-over-due increase in batter prices to dairymen. The Committee's findings bear out what the…

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Change From Wool to Fat Stock Raising Bruxner Warns of Markesing Risks

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 November 1947 · page 4

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on a motion authorising the purchase of various estates for soldier settlement,…

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Hie Cattle of the World Interesting Address

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 8

Mr. F. A. Mclntosh, of Berry. was the guest speaker at the last meeting ok Glenquarry-Kangaloon Argicultural Bureau, held at Kangaloon on…

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A Modern Farm Entrant in Progressive Farmer Competition

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 3

Mr. O. S. Churchill, of Kangaloon, who has been selected as one of the ten finalists from whom a dairy fanners' representative will tour the…

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Single Unit Farms for ExServicemen

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 November 1947 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. E. S. Vincent (Country Party, Raleigh) asked the Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) if legislation would be…

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Cattle Diseases Expert's Interesting Address

The Southern Mail · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 10

We are continuing in this issue that part of the address given by Mr. F. A. McIntosh at a recent meeting of Glenquarry-Kangaloon…

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What of the Wheat Crisis? Critical Position in Primary Industries

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 6 December 1947 · page 2

Harvesting of a record Australian wheat crop has begon, and seasonal conditions generally are good in most parts of the continent. By contrast,…

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Use of Farmyard Manure on Lawns

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 6 December 1947 · page 4

Farmyard manure should be used with discretion where, lawns are concerned. It sometimes attracts insects and if…

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Alleged Shooting of Sheep Two Men Charged

The Southern Mail · Friday 12 December 1947 · page 8

At Bowral Police Court, two men, Neville Keats and Richard John Dean, both, aged 19 years, were remanded by two local Justices to…

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Junior Farmers at Kangaloon Improvement of Pastures

The Southern Mail · Friday 12 December 1947 · page 10

A total of eight entries was received in a pasture improvement competition conducted by the Kangaloon Junior Farmers Club. Each…

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Junior Farmers Kangaloon Activities

The Southern Mail · Friday 12 December 1947 · page 7

A competition sponsored by the State Council of the Junior Farmers and the Primary Producers' Union is being conducted to select two junior…

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Alleged Shooting of Sheep Two Men Charged

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 13 December 1947 · page 2

At Bowral Police Court, two men, Neville Keats and Richard John Dean, both aged 19 years, wore remanded by two local Justices to…

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New Hire Purchase Scheme for Farmers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 13 December 1947 · page 2

The Industrial Finance Depart ment of the Commonwealth Bank baa announced a new "Farmers Plan" Hire Purchase scheme…

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