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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1911

10,786 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 250

Farmers' Meetings and Movements

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 5

Five new members were nominated at last meeting of Mungery (N.S.W.) branch F.S.A, Last monthly meeting of the Young…

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Rotation of Crops

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

for some considerable time past successful experiments have been carried on at the N.S.W. Government experiment farm at Glen Jnnes concerning…

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Our Staple Crops

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

There is a vast quantity of wheat in N.S.W. awaiting shipment. Exporters find a difficulty in getting ships. Australian wheat to the amount of…

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Crop Growing and Feeding the Maintenance of Fertility

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

The maintaining and increasing of the productive capacity of the soil in a profitable manner should be the ultimate aim in the use of manures and…

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A Dry Farming Experiment Conclusions of a Nebraska Investigation. Importance of the Subsoil As a Water Reservoir

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

W.W. Burr, in charge of the investigations of soils at the experiment substation at North Plattc, Neb., has sent an interesting report covering three…

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Farm Stock

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 8

CASINO.—Local auctioneers last week conducted a [?] head being yarded and over [?]…

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Corowa Crop Competition the Fertility of Southern Ririna. a Noteworthy Record

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

Mr. John D. Fraser, secretary of the Corown P. A. and H. Society, N.S.W., has received the following communication from Mr. John West, in…

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Yanko Farm Fruit. Splendid Results

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 5

Tho first fruits of the Yanko Experiment Farm orchard have just been dried. There is a special interest in this orchard, as it was planted three…

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Drain Tiles in the Field Sub-irricati0n and Drainage Combined. How Florida Truck Farmers Use Artesian Water

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 5

The use of drain tile to sub-irrigate soil is practised extensively in Florida, U.S.A., where the highest opinions are held as to its value. This system,…

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Reqular Hours on the Farm. a Fles for More Loisure

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 1

Riverina writes:— That farming is hard work, most of us who have followed. It will readily agree. Much of it is pleasant and some of it is…

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Straight from the Man on the Land Views on Public Questions by "Farmer and Settler" Readers, not necessarily identified with the policy of the Paper. Land Law Administration. Unaccountable Delay

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 1

Coonamble writes:—"I lodged an application for conversion of an S.L. in August last, but up to the present have hoard nothing about its coming…

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For the Farm Table Fruit As a Health Giver

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 6

It is possible to have a meal of delicious ripe fruit every day during summer and autumn, and nothing can be so appelising and health-giving as…

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Field Crops and Pastures Soil for Analyses

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 1

Coonamble wishes to know how to take the simple soil for analyses. Answer: you should dig ho[?]es in three or four places at fair distances…

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Finance for the Farmer Terms for a Loan

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 1

Bathurst.—Yes, I can recommend a solicitor of strict probity and honor, who enjoys the confidence of a large section. of the public. This gentleman…

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Farm Wanted to Leaser

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

A father and son have just sold their farm and are wanting another to lease with option of purchase[?] must be a good farm, well improved, close to tall, up to. 800 or 900 acres,…

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Cans and Tobacco Farm for Sale

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

For Sale.—223 acres, suitable for cane, tobacco or dairying: permanent water: 50 tons of cane to the acre. There is a six-roomed cottage, balls, dairy, barn, sheds, etc.! 40 chaln…

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Highly Improved Dairy for Sale

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

One hundred and twenty-seven acres, with mlle and quarter frontage to Richmond River: fresh creek runs through property [?] securely fenced: eight paddocks, well prassed:…

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The Federal Land Tax How It Affects the Farmer. Some Important Decisions

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

The federal Commissioner of Land Tax (Mr. McKay) has given a number of rulings in connection with the value of "improvements." During the…

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Uncle Wiseman's Farm List

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

Tho following notices are published at the suggestions of Bubgerlbars for the benefit of Property Agents, who may be able to find Buyars and Sollers. The address of Owner of !nculear iwll be supplied on application to Union Wlsaman. Do not omlt the Sd. Stamp fo reply…

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A Good Farmer

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 7

The term a "good farmer," should be as much appreciated as a good' lawyer, or a good doctor, or a good teacher. To succeed at any of these,…

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