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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1927

9,231 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 250

In the Orchard Curlwaa Irrigation. Crops Generally Satisfactory

The Land · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 13

During the three months ended December 31 last, weather conditions on the Curlwaa Irrigation Area were mild. The rainfall in October was 41 points,…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association of N.S.W. Half Century of Organisation

The Land · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

Fifty years ago, next October, a conference of 29 farmers' delegates was held at Sydney, giving the first impetus to the organisation of selectors and producers in New South Wales. Further conferences were held at Sydney. Then at conferences at…

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Dairying. "Bodalla" Herds. Interesting Breed Teats. Comparisons with Denmark

The Land · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 17

A very Interesting comparison of results from herd tenting in Australia and Denmark is given in Hanson's Dairy Bulletin published by Chr…

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Dairy Produce

The Land · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 18

Production, of butter shows a slight increase in some quarters as a result of the rains, but in others low lying lands are too wet. In Victoria conditions are hot and dry, and…

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Ottawa Crop 406,269,000 Bushels

The Land · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 5

The Dominion Bureau of Statistics last week issued the 1926 crop report. The estimate of the Ottawa wheat yield is 406,269,000 bushels from…

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Safe of Homestead Farm

The Land · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

"Homesteader" took up a Homestead Farm seven years ago. The conditions were: No rent for the first five years, but improvements to be…

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Down on the Farm Make Poultry Pay

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 12

For the benefit of those interested in poultry, each week this journal will give information concerning the poultry industry. Instructive and…

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The World of Motoring . Motor Cars and Motor Cycles For the Farm or the Road, Business or Pleasure the Motor Age False Economy in Oil the Best Pays

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 14

In the running of a motor-car most of us like to economise as much as possible, but it is possible to attempt small savings and effect no…

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Good Fruit Crops. Big Returns at Bathurst

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 13

While fruit growers generally suffered severe losses as a result of the ravages of the thrip and the Rutherglen bag, the Bathurst (N.S.W.)…

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Danish Farming Co-operative Marketing Stale Regulations

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

In an interesting communication from Professors E.F. Ferrin and [?] Kildeo, of the United States Department of Agriculture, reference it…

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The World of Motoring Motor Cars and Motor Cycles For the Farm or the Road, Business or Pleasure Easy Starting The Electrical System Relieving the Strain

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 16

Much of the difficulty in stating the engine of the motor-car may be climinated if the conditions are carefully noted. Often the stater motor…

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Farm Tractors The Steering Gear Room for Improvement

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 15

Farm tractors have been greatly Improved during the past few years, but they all have ono fault in common, namely, that they tend to be rather…

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The World of Motoring Motor Cars and Motor Cycles For the Farm or the Road, Business or Pleasure Tyre Strength Remarkably Severe Test the Bursting Point

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 15

While no car has yet attained a speed of 200 m.p.h., tyres have, nevertheless, been tested at that speed. In a specially constructed shed at the…

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Lucerne Growing Eliminate Dodder Crop's Greatest Enemy

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 12

Dodder is the greatest enemy of lucerne. It is a parasitic plant, with long leafless stems, orange yellow in color. The dodder seed germinates in…

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Crops and Pastures Compulsory Pool Ballot Papers Issued Three Seasons' Crops

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 12

The N.S.W. Government has issued ballot papers inviting an expression of opinion from wheat growers as to the formation of a State compulsory…

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Country Shows Rewards of Industry the Farmers Pride Wollongong

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 18

The annual three-days show opened at Wollongong (N.S.W.) last week in [?] weather, but this did not affect the attendance to an appreciable extent. The new back…

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Better Farming Equipping the Train. Tour of the Country

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 3

All branches of the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture are working enthusiastically in conjunction with officers of the railway department on…

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Farmers' Queries Stock Ailments Veterinary Problems Pink Eye

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 3

Yass asks to be advised of a reliable remedy for the care of pink eye in sheep. Answer.—Pink-eye is a contagious…

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Shingle and Eton Crop Hairdressing Fashions Expert's Opinions

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 20

The problem has always been a problem till now. But it is so no longer(wires an "Evening News" representative). The fashion experts have…

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