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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1914

12,048 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 250

Applying for Irrigation Farm

The Land · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 3

"Inquirer" (Tumut) asks:—How would I apply for a farm on the Yanco irrigation area, and where can I get all information; also are the farms…

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Warwick Farm Races

The Land · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 15

For a clash fixture there was a good attendance at Saturday's meeting of the Warwick Farm Race Club, and the racing was interesting, with…

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Dairying Germs in Milk

The Land · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 4

Among people not interested in dairying a popular impression is that all germs are harmful, and therefore must be combated, says "Farmer and…

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Farm Cheese-making. The Choloo of a Site

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 6

The fact that inquiries have recently been received from farmers, asking for information concerning the erection and establishment of small…

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Dairy Factory Reports

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 6

Warwick (Q.) butter factory paid suppliers for the month £10,094 9s. 5d. The principal cheques were as follow:—£264, £173, £63, £37, £52, £51, £31, £51, £30, £49, £[?] and [?]…

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Poultry on the Farm

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 6

Insect powder is good for destroying lice on the chickens, while the application of kerosene, either by spraying or by means of a brush, should be…

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The Dairy Industry. First-class Cream Wanted. Suppliers Courting Disaster

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 6

The half-yearly report of the Orara Co-operative Dairy Co. contains the following hint:—"Your directors wish to take this opportunity of asking…

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Reduced Areas Under Crop

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 7

There is a probability that the areas under crop in the Narromine district will be considerably reduced this year if the workers persist in their…

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A Heavy Crop of Cats. Careful Cultivation Well Rewarded

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 7

Among the farmers in the Bathurst district that have had excellent returns this year is Mr. E. J. Ashworth, who has gathered three-and-a-half tons per…

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Majita Grass. a Valuable Crop for Irrigated Land

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 7

During a recent tour in Northern Italy Mr. H. G. Tolley, C.E., of the N.S.W. irrigation Department, was much impressed with a grass known as…

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Homestead Farms. Bellingen Land District

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

About 436 acres, in two blocks of 210 and 196 acres, parishes of Dingle and Oakes, county of Raleigh; distand from about 26 to 32 miles from Bellingen; [?] the North of Main…

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For the Farm Table. to Lighten Women's Work. Up-to-date Canning and Its Profits

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 8

What most of us need to make our path easier in this world is not less…

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Two Dairy Hands

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

I have awaiting engagement, two young men, who are seeking position together on a dairy farm. They have had a deal of experience at dairying work, and were thirteen months in…

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General Farm Hand

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

A young man a seeking a position round the Wagga of Riverina districts. He has a thorough knowledge of farming work, and understands all farming machinery. He is asking…

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Dairy Hand

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

A young man, who is thoroughly experienced at dairying work, is seeking a position where he may gain experience with [?]king machines. He is thoroughly used to hand milking, but…

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Station or Mixed Farm Manager

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

I have on my books a bright young man who has had ten years' experience in South Australia and New South Wales, has a thoroughly sound knowledge of stock and scientific…

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Care Hag a Cash Value. The C[?]ssing of Farmers' Lots

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 6

The farmer who keeps his few hundred sheep is in no way exempt from the necessity of paying proper attention to the get-up of his wool. As…

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General Dairy Hand

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

I have awaiting engagement a general dairy hand, on the South Coast or Southern line preferred. He is a thoroughly good milker, and would make himself generally useful…

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General Farm Hand

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

A young man, who has had three years' experience at farming work, is seeking a position as general farm hand. He was in his [?] situation for eighteen months. He can…

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Prison Reform. Farm Training for Youthful Offenders

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 3

The Victorian authorities, acting upon a suggestion from the Inspector-General of Penal Establishments, propose to secure a suitable farm in the…

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