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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1921

10,465 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 250

A State Rabbit Farm Wollombi Estate. Menace to Adjoining Holders

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 6

At a meeting of the Dubbo (N.S.W.) Pastures Protection Board last week, further consideration was given to the matter of the Wollombi estate, which…

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Sydney Milk the Load of Reduced Price Borne by the Farmers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

A serious position has arisen in the reduction by the Profiteering Prevention Court of the price of milk in Sydney to 7½d. per quart. Prior to the…

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The University Farm Oxford and Agriculture Opportunities for Students

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 11

Oxford, though on acknowledged seat of learning, is little known as a centre of education for those who take an interest in the development of…

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Field, Orchard and Garden Crops Alkali in Water American Observations Injury to Orchards

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 9

In view of the difficulty that has been experienced in the irrigated citrus orchards, on the Murray side and elsewhere, from salts carried in the…

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Dairy Prospects Assured and Permanent the Way to Prosperity

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 7

We have often heard that the cow, the sow, and the hen are the animals to stick to in adversity. This is true, because they are economic in their use…

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Poultry Farmers Co-operate. An Outer Suburban Effort

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 7

The Carlingford poultry farmers made a very modest attempt at co-operation last year, and the annual report now before us shows that they succeeded in…

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Hobbled by a Snake a Farmer's Plight. Boots Punctured by Its Fangs

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 4

Many stories of the prevalence of snakes have been received during the harvesting season, but one of the most sensational comes from Streatham…

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Farm Horses Sold. Good Prices at Canowindra

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 6

At a clearing sale on account of the well-known breeder, Mr. B. Christian, in the Canowindra (N.S.W.) district, Mr. T. G. Murray sold by auction…

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A State Dairy Mr. M'girr's Proposal. Action by Health Department

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 7

It was stated a few days ago that the N.S.W. Minister for Health and Motherhood (Mr. M'Girr) intended to establish a state dairy-farm at Botany…

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Season Reports. Dairy Conditions and Prospects

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 7

Farmers and dairymen in the Manning River district are enjoying a record season. On every hand there are signs of the prosperous times. Stock reflect the richness of…

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Current Sport. Races at Warwick Farm Margalo's Handicap

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 4

A big crowd attended the Warwick Farm (Sydney) races on Saturday last, when some fine racing was witnessed. The Maiden Handicap went to Lion…

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Potato-crops Variety & Manurial Test Heavy Yields

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 8

A number of variety and manurial experiments in the cultivation of potatoes have been conducted by Mr. T. J. Jarrett at his farm at Narra Glen…

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Crops for Hay. Experiments at Leeton

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 8

Interesting experiments in the cultivation of crops for hay have been conducted under the auspices of the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture at…

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Season Reports. Crop Conditions and Prospects

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 8

Harvesting has been practically completed in the Culcairn district, and extremely satisfactory crops have been gathered. Throughout the district, the farmers have shown a…

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Price of Milk Dairymen Withhold Supplies DAPTO

Evening News · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 4

Owing to the decrease in the price of milk, Dapto dairymen have decided to keep their milk at home. Some brought milk to the factory this…

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Municipal Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 7

The Minister for Health (Mr. M'Girr) and the Lord Mayor (Alderman Lambert) have conferted recently regarding the establishment of State or municipal dairies. Mr. M'Girr…

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Milk Peices. Recent Reduction. Shared by Distributers and Farmers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 7

By a decision given yesterday in the Profiteering Prevention Court, Judge Beeby directs that the reduction of 4d per gallon made by him in the retail price of country milk…

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Dairy Produce

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

Dairy produce lines had fair sales yesterday. Suburban new-laid eggs were unchanged at 2/7 to 2/8 a dozen, but…

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Market Report Sussex Street. Farm Produce Steady

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

Quotations for farm produce were steady in Sussex Street yesterday. Tasmanian Brownell potatoes ex the steamer Musgrave sold at £11, and…

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Price of Milk Dairymen Refuse to Sell DAPTO

The Sun · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 7

In consequence of the decrease in the price of milk Dapto dairymen have decided to keep their milk at home. Some dairymen brought milk to the…

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