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Southern Highlands · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1948

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District Rainfall Heavy Falls Benefit Farmers

The Southern Mail · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 2

Substantial rain which fell in December has assured farmers in the Berrima district of a good season, provided further rain is forthcoming…

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Russians Prefer Butter

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 17 January 1948 · page 3

The average Russian despises margarine, which he scarcely knows If he can get only a little butter he uses it for cooking…

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Assistance to Farmers Hire Purchase Scheme

The Southern Mail · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

The industrial finance department of the Commonwealth Bank has instituted a "farmers' plan" hire purchase scheme to enable primary…

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Resumption of Dairy Farm Competitions

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 2

Coastal Dairy Farm Champion ship Competitions will be resumed in N.S.W. this year after being suspended during the war period…

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Assistance to Farmers Hire Purchase Scheme

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 31 January 1948 · page 4

Tho industrial finance department of the Commonwealth Bank has instituted a farmers' plan" hire purchase scheme to enable primary…

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Sheep-breeding Problem

The Southern Mail · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 7

Under the auspices of the Australinn Agricultural Council, a committee is investigating a sheep-breeding problem. On the committee…

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Poultry Farming The Outlook for 1948

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 14 February 1948 · page 4

Although the average price of eggs during 1947 was somewhat higher than in 1946, the increase did not keep pace…

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Butter Prices to Dairy Farmers Fadden Attacks Government

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 February 1948 · page 4

"The Obifley Government's rejection of the dairy industry representatives majority recommendation of 2/1½ a lb. to…

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Sheep-Breeding Problem

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 February 1948 · page 3

Under the Auspices of the Australian Agricultural Council, a committee is investigating a sheep-breeding problem. On the committee are…

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Farm Lands ia Danger

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 February 1948 · page 2

"Australians should, awaken to the extreme danger of the socialistic policy being pursued by the Chiffey Government," said the Federal…

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Robertson Stages Good Show Cattle Section Was Outstanding

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 5

The 69th Show of the Robertson Agricultural and Horticultural Society held on Robertson Showground on Friday and Saturday, was a successful one. The outstanding feature was the display of cattle which were in wonderful condition, following…

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Soil Conservation (Amendment Act) Advances Available to Farmers for Land Reclamation

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 February 1948 · page 3

The Soil Conservation (Amendment) Act, 1948, which will be administered by the Department of Conservation, came into operation on 1st January,…

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Butter Production Surplus Over Local Requirements

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 6 March 1948 · page 3

At the present time the quantity of butter manufactured, by New South Wales factories shows a considerable ourplus over local requirements, states…

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Wagga Experimental Farm First-Year Hawkesbury Diploma Course Opened at Wagga

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 6 March 1948 · page 4

The first-year Hawkesbury Agricultural College Diploma in Agriculture Course at Wagga Experiment Farm was…

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"To A Farmer in Australia." Minister for Agriculture Takes Delivery

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 13 March 1948 · page 4

The Minister for Agriculture Mr. Graham, receives correspondence on a variety of subjects…

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Junior Farmers' Awards (Continued from another page). VEGETABLES (Junior Farmers) Judge: Mr. G. Tickner

The Southern Mail · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 5

Collection of Vegetables: G. Schofield 1, J. Schofield 2, G. Lascelles 3. White Potatoes: B. McPherson 1, D. Norman 2, W. Eecleston 3. Red…

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Junior Farmers Great Show at Kangaloon

The Southern Mail · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 2

The care and attention which members of the Kangaloon Junior Fanners Club had shown in their various projects in the preceding…

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Dairy Chief Praises Farm Competition

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 20 March 1948 · page 2

Besumption of the coastal dairy farm championship competition by "The Farmer and Settler,", in conjunction with the N.S.W…

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Local Farmer Was Impressed

The Southern Mail · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 6

In this issues we stepciade [?] address given to a recent meeting of Glenquarry-Kangaloon Agricultural Bureau by Mr. J. T. Jahnson, of…

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Dairy Utensils Cloths Should Not be Used for Washing

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 27 March 1948 · page 4

Cloths should, never bemused for washing. dairy utensils, according to the Division of Dairying of the Department…

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