Index To Volume XIX
The Agricultural Gazette Of New South Wales
Issued by Direction Of The Hon. John Perry - Minister Of Agriculture
Volume XIX - Supplement June 2 1909
Published by W. A. Gullick Government Printer: Sydney 1909
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The Agricultural Gazette of New South Wales, Volume XIX - Supplement, June 2, 1909, issued under the direction of The Hon. John Perry, Minister for Agriculture, and published by W. A. Gullick, Government Printer, Sydney, reflects the state of early 20th-century Australian agricultural science and policy. This supplement provides farmers, graziers, and agricultural officers with up-to-date research findings, crop trial results, and practical guidance on improving productivity across the colony. It includes technical articles on soil management, pest and disease control, crop rotation, and livestock breeding, all grounded in the latest experimental data from government research farms and agricultural colleges. The tone is instructional and scientific, demonstrating the New South Wales Department of Agriculture's growing emphasis on applying modern scientific principles to rural industries.
Beyond its technical focus, the 1909 supplement illustrates the government's broader commitment to agricultural modernization and rural development during Australia's post-Federation era. It documents the dissemination of state-sponsored research to regional farmers and highlights the increasing professionalization of farming as both a business and a science. The publication embodies the shift from traditional practices toward evidence-based agriculture, a cornerstone in building Australia's export-oriented rural economy. Today, such volumes are valued not only for their detailed agronomic data but also as historical records of how government policy, scientific inquiry, and rural enterprise intersected to shape the agricultural landscape of early 20th-century New South Wales.
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General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Binding is excellent and there are no loose pages. No inscriptions. Pages are clean and well presented. All pages, plates, map etc are present and the book is complete in 1046 pages. A sizeable and impressive volume of Australian History in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 25cm x 17cm x 5.5cm - 1,046 Pages
