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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1914

12,048 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 250

"A Rubber Tyred Farmer."

The Land · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 8

When Mr. A. K. Trethowan was contesting the Burrangong electorate he was tackled on several occasions at the Grenfell end about being a…

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Dairymen's Registration Fees

The Land · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 9

Every person before commencing business as a dairyman in a municipality must register his premises at the local council, and every…

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Summer Fruit. Short Supply Likely. Thrip and Drought Damage Crop

Evening News · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 6

In about a month from now, the last of the summer fruit supply will be reached an far as Council Cumberland is concerned The Supply this season has been small for two…

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An Italian Farm. Remarkable Results from Cood Husbandry

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 6

During his recent tour in Europe, Mr. W. J. Allen, the N.S.W. fruit Expert, paid a visit to the irrigation farms in Lombardy and was much…

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The Farmer Feeds Them All

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 1

THE MAN ON THE LAND IS THE WORST PAID AND THE LAST PAID All our wealth comes from the soil. The pastoralist cuts the golden fleeces from the backs of his sheep; the farmer reaps golden sheaves from his, fields; the dairyman draws golden streams from the udders of his cattle; and the orchardist pulls golden fruit from his laden trees…

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The Dairy Industry

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 6

In employing milk tubes, use first of all a small-sized tube, then a mediumsized one and finally a larger one but never force a teat open with a wide…

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Farm Finance

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 4

Cloucester.—In reference to your insurance policy with the A.M.P., the fact that you have borrowed money on it was responsible for the low figure…

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A Huge Ranch. Crops Raised in a Wholesale Way

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 7

The great Mexican-Californian ranch in the Imperial Valley comprises a million acres, of which some 20,000 acres are cultivated and irrigated…

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Poultry on the Farm

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 6

Hatch good stock at the right time. One breed is enough with which to specialise: two would be one too many. "Get-quick-rich" is an "unknown…

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Farmers' Movements

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

The balance-sheet in connection with Moree Branch F.S.A. two days' race meeting showed a profit of £97, and there is a credit balance of £330…

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General Farm Hand

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

A man is at present calling on me, who is desirous of obtaining a situation as general farm hand. He is thoroughly experienced in all branches of this work, can milk, plough,…

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Dairy on Shares Wanted

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

Four brothers are seeking a dairy farm on shares, from 80 to 120 cows, on full halves, thoroughly experienced in dairying and farm work. Apply Golds Bors., Lossic Brae,…

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Mules on the Farm. Why American Farmers Prefer Them

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 6

Mule breeding is a profitable industry in Missouri, and Mr. Allen, the N.S.W. fruit expert, who has just returned from an extended tour,…

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Ostrich Farming in Australia. 800 Acres with 1500 Mature Birds

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 6

An enterprise that may have most important possibilities for the Northern district (says a Victorian exchange), has been set on foot within a…

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N.s.w. Farmers Meetings. F.s.a. Branch Reports. Chatsworth

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

Mr. R. Rankin (President) occupied the chair at last meeting of Chatsworth Branch, and there was a good attendance of members. A letter was received from Mr. R. J. McDonald…

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Measuring Logs and Cirders. a Ready Reckoner for Farmer and Bushman

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 4

Measuring timber is always a troublesome task for the farmer, whether it is round logs or sawn timber in which he is most interested. Uncle…

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Farm Work for the "Slack Season." Give the Machinery a Careful Overhaul

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 4

As soon as possible after harvesting operations are ended, overhaul the machinery. It too frequently happens that implements that have cost large…

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Dairy Manager

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

A man about 43 years of age is seeking a situation on a dairy farm. He is thoroughly experienced in the work, and could take charge if necessary. He has been over here from…

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General Dairy Hand

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

A young man is seeking a situation on the southern line or South Coast, as general dairy hand. He is a thoroughly experienced dairy hand, and is desirous of obtaining a situs ton…

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Bush and Farm Craft Muddy Water. Cheap and Effective Clarifiers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 4

Water containing mud in suspension is easily clarified by dropping hot wood-ashes into it, or by the application or lime or alum. The latter…

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