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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1912

11,004 stories in Sydney's papers · page 72 of 250

Bush and Farm Craft Water Power on the Farm

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 5

Mr. J. R. Allan, a progressive dairyman of the Comboyne, N.S.W., has left on a two months' tour of New Zealand. The North island will receive…

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Compulsory Arbitration "A Blight and a Curse on the Country." a Wagga Farmer's Strong Advice to Employers of Labor

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 3

Mr. George Cummins, Springfield, Wagga, writes:—Having read your report of the meeting of the local Farmers and Settlers' Association, I…

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Farm Labor

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 3

It was stated at last meeting of Henry Branch F.S.A. that, in response to the appeal made, every farmer so far called upon had contributed to the…

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Farmers' Meetings and Movements

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 3

The dates fixed for the annual show of the Central Australian Pastoral and Agricultural Association, Bourke, are May 22 and 23…

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The Farm Gate. How to Hang it

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 5

The hanging of a gate seems to be a greater trouble than making it with the average farmer, as it takes some practice to enable one to hang it to…

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The Concrete Silo Again How the Farmer May Make His Own

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 5

The "Farmer and Settler" recently published a general article on concrete silo construction, but the material being now available for more detailed…

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Congestion at Coff's Harbor. Dorrlgo Farmers Handicapped

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 3

The congested state of the wharf at Coff's Harbor, combined with the inadequate shipping facilities, is causing a great deal of inconvenience…

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Farming Inventions

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 3

The following applications per patents connected with the farming and pastoral industries have been lodged at the Commonwealth Patent office, Melbourne:—…

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Crops on Lower Clarence. Effects of the Drought

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 6

Our Maclean correspondent writes:— "The maize crop shows the most serious damage from the drought. In the most prolific maize-growing districts about Copmanhurst,…

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On the Land. Farm and Station. Railways in the South-west

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 6

It is understood that the Minister for Lands intends visiting the south-west shortly with reference to the proposed opening up of the Wyalong-Hillston country by railway…

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Farmers' Meetings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 6

TEMORA.—At the monthly meeting of the Temora branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association it was resolved,—"That this branch pledges itself to support the…

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Labour and the Farmers. the Cost of Production. Mr. Beeby on Mr. Wade. Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 9

Addressing a meeting here to-night, the Minister for Lands, Mr. Beeby, in dealing with a recent speech by the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Wade), at Temora, asked for some…

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Farmers and Settlers. Meeting of Executive

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 5

LISMORE, Monday.-- The executive of the Fanners and Settlers' Association were officially welcomed on Friday by the Mayor, who…

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The Soil Farming in England. Fruit, Flowers and Vegetables. "Strawberries Prom Kent."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 5

With such a large population as is present in Britain, particularly in the large towns, great quantities of vegetables are grown. Naturally enough, the various things come from districts…

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The Red Farm. Chapter Vii

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 4

Lord Straffer could get nothing further out of his friend, Horace Grier. The engineer had blurted out his advice not to proceed further in the matter of the girl as soon as he heard the…

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Pastoral the Wool Shortage. Australian Produce in Demand

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 10

The changes that have taken place during the past few years have undoubtedly put the Australian wool industry, in a very strong position. It will be noticed that much of…

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Pastoral and Agricultural

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 57

Sick Mare.—(Manifold):—The loss in condition of the mare is probably due to weak digestion and the presence of worms. No mention is made in your letter as to whether the animal ever showed any…

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London Butter and Cheese Market. BUTTER

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 6

Messrs. Mills and Sparrow, of Tooley-street, London, report under date of January 12, as follows:— "Trade continues good, and buyers at last…

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The Working Dogs of Australia. At the Cattle Dog and Sheep Dog Club's Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 37

Mr. J. Yabsley's Judy and Mr. G. Smith's Bluey, divided the Club Special for best cattle dog either sex entered. Mr. S. Ives' Gin and Mr. S. Helman's Speckle, divided first prize in cattle puppy bitches…

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Big Wheat Cargo

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 4

The Norwegian steamer Jethou is to clear port to-day with one of the largest cargoes of wheat shipped from Sydney this season. She has 76,203 bags under hatches, shipped…

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