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Farming & the land, 1911

10,786 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 250

Farmers As Jurymen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

COOTAMUNDRA.—At the Cootamundra A., P., H., and I. Association's committee meeting, the matter of farmers being summoned to serve on juries in the months of November,…

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Dairying

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

SINGLETON.—The recent copious rains were in excess of requirements in many respects, but. on the whole, the falls have been followed with beneficial results for many. The…

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Irrigation Farms for Workmen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

WALGETT.—At a largely-attended public meeting the following resolution was carried, —"That the Minister be asked to revoke the public waterplace at Walgett, of 640 acres,…

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The Dreadnought Farms. Country Boys' Attitude. London

The Sun · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 7

There are indications that few English country boys are likely to leave for the Now South Wales Dreadnought farms unless a portion of their fares is pats…

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Cattle Selling at Homebush

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 13

A few weeks ago the associated Homebush fatstock selling agents arranged to alter the time of commencing the cattle salea at the Homebush yards, as from Monday next. The alteration was made at the…

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Sheep Diseases at Bathurst. Epidemic Among Lambs

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 16

BATHURST, Friday.-- Mr. C. R. Brett (Stock Inspector) reported to the Bathurst P.P. Board to-day that Messrs. Anderson Bros., of Kllongbutta, bad lost about 250 merino wethers…

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The Wool Teade. Strong Demand for Greasy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 9

A strong demand has been in force during the week; the buying strength of the Commonwealth has been concentrated on the market. All the selling houses that submitted…

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Moisture in Butter. New Methods of Checking Tests. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 15

The Minister for Customs, Mr. Tudor, announced to-day that he had decided to agree to the suggestion made by gue of the butter factories in connection with the testing of…

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No Lambs for France. Strange Epidemic Carries Off Thousands of Sheep

The Sun · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 3

Thousands of sheep all over France are Buffering from a terrible and curious epidemic, which is killing them off in entire flocks…

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Export of Wheat. Big Shipments From Sydney. a Busy Season

Evening News · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 7

The wheat export trade at Sydney is at present full swing and large quantities are being sent away from Darling Island for the United Kingdom and Continuer of…

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Progress in the Dairy

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

This is an age of progress, and what was good enough for our parents is not necessarily good enongh for us; and everybody of a progressive mind is always on the lookout…

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Crop Bound

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 5

There have been several inquiries lately, about crop troublos in fowls. This is usually brought about by irregular or overfeeding with hard, dry maize, oats, or barley. When…

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On the Land. Farm and Station. the Farmer in the Making

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 9

"We have nothing in Great Britian to come within miles of it. Half a dozen such collegea in England would in 20 years revolutionise the methods of agriculturists." In these terms…

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Dairy Produce

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 17

Dalgety and Co., Ltd., report having received the following cable:—The market for Danish butter is very firm, but owing to heavy arrivals of Australian and New Zealand, demand therefor is not so brisk as last…

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The Season and Crops

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 16

BOWRAVILLE, Friday.-- Rain has fallen every day this month, and fears are entertained that unless a change sets in speedily the maize crop will be affected…

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Invention Cattle Pump Water

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 February 1911 · page 21

An inventor in Kansas has hit upon the ingenious scheme of making cattle do their own pumping when they wish a drink of water. The path that leads up…

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Victorian Notes. Wool Export for London

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 February 1911 · page 18

A suggestion was recently submitted to the Victorian Agricultural Department that an exhibit of wool should be prepared for display at Roubaix Exhibition,…

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Wool Wealth, What a Penny a Pound Increase Means

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 February 1911 · page 7

"What difference does a penny a pound increase on wool mean to New South Wales ?" was a Question asked by a "Sunday Times" representative of a…

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Manitoba Wheat-growers Threaten Proceedings Against a B.C. Minister. Winnipeg

Truth · Sunday 12 February 1911 · page 9

The aftermath of the reciprocity agreement is proving interesting in some quarters, especially so where the grain growers are concerned. The president…

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Our Timber Industry Its Opportunities for Men Without Capital—the Way to a Small Farm or Bull and Prosperity

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 February 1911 · page 14

In justification of the claim that it is possible for a man blessed with no more than willing hands and a dear head, to start out and make for himself a…

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