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Farming & the land, 1909

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Farmers' Bulletins

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 February 1909 · page 2

In pursuance of the policy initiated some time ago, the Department of Agriculture continues to issue farmers' bulletins. These publications should prove of great…

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The Theatres. Ier Majesty's-"the Dairymaids."

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 February 1909 · page 2

A farcical musical play like "The Dairymaids" will always bear revival, and when the piece was brought forward again at Her Majesty's Theatre last evening by…

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Women As Farmers. Substantial Profits on a Small Holding

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 28 February 1909 · page 7

So great has been the success of women farmers on small holdings in England that the following details may prove an incentive to women to go on the land in our own more…

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Music and Drama "Dairymaids" Revived. "Jim the Penman'' at the Criterion. More Stars at the Tivoli

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 28 February 1909 · page 3

There can be no doubt about the popularity of "The Dairymaids" after last night. Her Majesty's Theatre was simply packed in all parts for some time before the curtain rose. It was an enthusiastically…

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General Notes. Wheat and Wool Returns

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 10

A considerable quantity of wheat was received at Darling Island during the past week. The total reached 101,564 bags, an increase of 86,101 over last year. For the season, 1,267,307…

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Weighing Wheat

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 4

JUNEE.—The Junee branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association passed a resolution condemning the practice of weighing wheat and other produce at railway stations with…

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Cattle Killed by Lightning

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 8

BEGA.—for the 24 hours ending at 9 a.m. on Friday 61 points of rain was registered making a total of 446 points for February, and 777 points since the beginning of the year. During the recent storms…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Evening News · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 5

Three catalogues were offered this afternoon at the Sydney wool sale rooms, covering 4659 bales—New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, 587 bales; Harrison…

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Commercial. the Wheat Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 9

As a reference to the cables below will show, our wheat is still in very active demand by London, and prices are ruling strong. On Saturday the market was anything from…

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Daring Safe Robbery. At the Dairy Farmers' Association Offices. over £100 STOLEN

The Australian Star · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 5

Expert safe-breakers made a clean haul from the Dairy Farmers Co-operative Associations offices in Holden-street, Redfern, some time during last night. They drilled…

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SHIPPING. Dutch Steamer's Long Trip, Another Big Wool Cargo

The Australian Star · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 5

The Dutch steamer Van Spilbrergon should have arrived at Sydney from Mdhouruc yesterday. It was not still 4.30 p.m., though, that nay tiling was heard from on the N.S.W, coast. At that hour Gabo Island…

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The Water Meter Trouble. Irrigation of Crops

Evening News · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 7

In view of the difficulty which appears to have arisen in connection with the fixing of water meters, an interesting case was heard before Mr. E. L. Maitland, S.M., at the…

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"He Dairymaids" at Her Majesty's

Evening News · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 8

The revival of "The Dairymaids" at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night was witnessed by a crowded house, and the cordiality with which it was received showed that the…

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Overland to Brisbane. Toowoomba's Peogress. Dairying on "Shares." Viii

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 4

Toowoomba is undoubtedly the capital of the Darling Downs. It is the central depot of railway lines tapping the north-western, southwestern, and western districts for over 500…

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On the Land. Farm and Station, the Black Oat Pest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 4

Black oats are such a common source of trouble to wheat growers that any step likely to prove effectual in counteracting the evil will be of value. Considerable interest must…

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Amusements. "The Dairymaids."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 3

With a crowded house and a reception almost as cordial is on the occasion of its initial production "The Dairymaids" had a most excellent start at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night for a two-weeks'…

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Dairying

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 4

WEST MAITLAND.—The half-yearly report of the Bowthorne Co-operative Butter Factory, Limited, showed that the output of butter from the Bowthorne and Gresford factories…

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Stage, Song, and Show. " The Dairymaids" Revived. Beatty-m'intosh Season. Last Nights of "The Scarlet Pimpernel." Her Majesty's

The Australian Star · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 2

A magnificent recaption was accorded the revival of "The Dairymaids on Saturday, night at Her Majesty's Theatre. There was not standing room when the curtain rose…

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Amusements. Musical Comedy at Her Majesty's. "The Dairymaids" Revived

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 3

The Royal Comic Opera Company was in Its clement on Saturday night. "The Dairymaids" revived at Her Majesty's, for a brief season, is simply an irresponsible piece of extravagance…

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Lord Dudley and the Farmers. Visit to the "Mallee."

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 8

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--The Governor-General visited the recently-settled district of Pinnaroo on Friday. All along the line there were demonstrations in honor of tho visit. On arrival…

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