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    Concise Guide to State Archives from the Riverina and Murray Regions

    AGRICULTURE

    Access Conditions: Records less than 30 years old are RESTRICTED.

    Research Stations and Agricultural Colleges

    Agricultural Research Institute, Wagga Wagga
    1. Crop plantation register, 1941-53 (SA946/1). 1 vol.
    2. Department of Agriculture reports with reference to the wheat industry, 1958-65
      (SA946/7-10). 4 vols.
    3. Miscellaneous reports, 1959-63 (SA946/6), 1963-64 (SA948/6a). 2 bundles.
    4. Research data and statistics, 1959-66 (SA946/11-14). 4 bundles.
    5. Wheat and oat result and crossing books, n.d. (SA946/5), 1954-55 (SA946/2-3), 1960 (SA946/4). 4 vols.
    Wagga Agricultural College

    The records of the Wagga Experiment Farm (1892 - 1949), precursor to the Wagga Agricultural College, are also included.

    Administrative records (including correspondence)
    1. Authority book, 1939-69 (SA31/40). 1 vol.
    2. Card index to trophy cases, c.1959-64 (SA31/44 part). 1 bundle.
    3. Catalogue, Wagga Agricultural College and Experiment Station Jersey Herd Reduction Sale, May 1957 (SA31/44 part). 1 vol.
    4. Copies of letters sent, 1965-67 (SA1166/64). 1 vol.
    5. Copies of letters sent to the Department of Agriculture, 1912-29 (SA473/31/174-175). 2 vols.
    6. Copies of letters sent to firms and private individuals, 1896 - 1922 (incomplete) (SA473/31/129-172). 44 vols.
    7. Copies of letters sent to Government offices, 1897 - 1926 (SA473/31/101-128), 1921-22 (SA268/7). 29 vols.
    8. Copies of letters sent to the Under Secretary to the Department of Agriculture, 1908-21 (SA473/31/173). 1 vol.
    9. Diaries, 1969 (SA1166/67), 1972 (SA1166/66). 2 vols.
    10. Duplicate copy of the Higher Education Act, no. 29 1969 with correspondence from NSW College of Paramedical Studies enclosed, 1973 (SA31/56). 1 vol.
    11. Goods inwards books, 1929-32 (SA268/9), 1942-48 (SA268/10), 1969-72, 1969-75 (SA31/29-30). 4 vols.
    12. Goods received book, 1927-28 (SA1166/65). 1 vol.
    13. Letters posted books, 1913-22 (SA268/20-23). 4 vols.
    14. Publication, Prospectus, 1950-70 (SA1953/9-22). 14 vols.
    15. Publications and research reports on Wagga Agricultural College, 1973-75 (SA31/27 part). 2 vols.
    16. Registers of ministerial authorities, 1906-16 (SA473/31/180-181), 1922-40 (SA473/31/182). 3 vols.
    17. Remittances by post book, 1957-76 (SA31/41). 1 vol.
    18. Subject files, 1933-79 (SA1166/1-4 part), 1941-73 (SA54/1-17), 1942-75 (SA469/31/40-66), 1943-76 (SA31/1-25 part), 1945-84 (SA1681/1-4 part). 76 boxes (part).
      A full listing of the files is available.
    Certificates (including samples)
    1. Sample diplomas, n.d. (SA31/55). 1 bundle.
    2. Wagga Experiment Farm sample graduation certificates, n.d. (SA1166/76). 1 bundle.
    3. Wagga Wagga Show Society certificates for prize winning entries, 1951, 1958, 1961-62, 1970 (SA988/1). 1 bundle.
    Farming records
    1. Cereal record book (including local accession lists), 1929-48 (SA1744/1). 1 vol.
    2. Cereal breeding record books, 1934-61 (SA1744/2-33). 5 boxes.
    3. Crop Register, 1898 – 1950 (SA1953/1). 1 vol.
    4. Dairy day book, 1933-36 (SA1953/2). 1 vol.
    5. Farm guide book, 1948 (SA1681/1). 1 vol.
    6. Farm record book (for farmer no. 108), n.d. (SA268/8). 1 vol.
    7. Folder containing Wagga Agricultural College lecture notes on orcharding, 1st - 3rd years, n.d. (SA24/5). 1 bundle.
    8. Horse service book, 1956-72 (SA31/27 part). 1 vol.
    9. Live stock registers, 1949-75 (SA31/31-37). 7 vols.
      These volumes cover beef cattle studs, dairy, dairy cattle, eggs, pigs, poultry and sheep.
    10. Mating and calving registers, 1961 (SA268/23a), 1969-82 (SA268/23b). 2 vols.
    11. Orchard book and sketch maps of orchard section of the college enclosed, 1935-60 (SA24/2), c.1948 (SA268/24). 2 vols.
    12. Pedigree register, c.1946-48 (SA268/24a). 1 vol.
    13. Plantation notebook entitled ‘Section 2', 1960-66 (SA24/3). 1 vol.
    14. Plantation notebook entitled ‘Section 8', 1963 (SA24/4). 1 vol.
    15. Produce book, 1963-75 (SA31/28 part). 1 vol.
    16. Register of crop variety trials, 1900-20 (SA473/31/196). 1 vol.
    17. Register of meterorological observations, 1908-17 (SA473/31/177). 1 vol.
    18. Sheep bloodline book (incomplete), n.d. (SA1634/3). 1 vol.
    19. Stock breeding record registers, c.1916-32 (SA268/32a), c.1921-48 (SA268/32b). 2 vols.
    20. Stud registers, c.1905-20 (SA268/34). 1 vol.
    21. Wheat, oats and barley register, 1971-72 (SA1166/68). 1 vol.
    22. Wool classing book, 1923-24 (SA1634/1). 1 vol.
    Financial records
    1. Cash books, 1896 - 1907 (SA473/31/178) , 1901-09 (SA268/2), 1910-12 (SA268/4), Jan 1973 - Feb 1976 (SA31/25-26 part). 19 vols.
    2. Cash contra book, 1915-22 (SA268/5), 1936-41 (SA268/1), 1938-42 (SA268/6), 1962-75 (SA31/38). 4 vols.
    3. Cash receipt books, 1939-47 (SA268/25-26). 2 vols.
    4. Dissection book, 1961-76 (SA31/39). 1 vol.
    5. General amenities fund ledger, 1961-75 (SA31/28 part). 1 vol.
    6. Individual voucher registers, 1898 - 1925 (SA473/31/189-195). 7 vols.
    7. Journals, 1902-06 (SA268/11-12), 1913-16 (SA268/13), 1941-45 (SA268/14). 4 vols.
    8. Ledgers, 1898 - 1932 (SA473/31/183-188). 6 vols.
    9. Revenue cash books, 1925-29 (SA268/27-28). 2 vols.
    10. Sales books, 1896 - 1903 (SA473/31/179) , 1915-30 (SA268/29-32). 5 vols.
    11. Small debts ledgers, 1930-33 (SA268/16), 1935-38 (SA268/17-18), 1941-45 (SA268/19). 4 vols.
    12. Stores ledger, 1916-18 (SA268/33). 1 vol.
    13. Sundry debtors ledger, 1967-75 (SA31/27 part). 1 vol.
    14. Voucher debit books, 1927-40 (SA268/35-44). 10 vols.
    15. Voucher registers (A-Z), 1926-40 (SA268/45-46). 2 vols.
    16. Vouchers despatched receipt book, 1946-48 (SA268/3). 1 vol.
    Maps and plans
    1. Location plan of fire boxes and hydrants, n.d. (SA54/22). 1 plan
    2. Map of soil and paddock locations, 1959 (SA54/23). 1 map.
    3. lan Sutherland Building on Wagga Agricultural College, 1976 (SA1067/1). 1 plan.
    4. Plan of Wagga Experiment Farm, 1912 (SA1067/2-3). 2 copies.
    Personnel records
    1. Employees time book, 1903-08 (SA1634/4). 1 vol.
    2. Injury statistics report forms, 1973-75 (SA31/27 part). 1 vol.
    3. Staff leave record cards, 1965-75 (SA31/44 part). 1 bundle.
    4. Staff ledger, 1966-67 (SA31/42). 1 vol.
    5. Staff ledger sheets, 1967-72 (SA31/47), 1974-76 (SA31/50), 1974-75 (SA31/46).
      2 vols and 1 bundle.
    6. Time book, 1897 - 1903 (SA19/1), 1918-22 (SA1634/79) 2 vols.
    7. Travel authority record cards, 1965-75 (SA31/44 part). 1 bundle.
    8. Workers' compensation notice of injury receipt book, 1974-75 (SA31/27 part). 1 vol.
    Photographs, films, audio recordings, colour slides and negatives
    1. Audio cassette of Wagga Agricultural College Graduation, 1976 (SA988/1). 1 casette.
    2. Films of buildings and activities, n.d. (SA988/1). 8 reels.
    3. Glass negatives and photographs, c.1895 – 1920 (SA1634). 3 photograph boxes.
    4. Negatives of staff, students, buildings and activities, c.1965 (SA988/1). 1 bundle.
    5. Photograph album presented to NSW Department of Agriculture by Mrs Violet Dorothy Crane, c.1895 – 1920 (SA1634/6). 1 vol.
    6. Photographs of buildings and activities, c.1920-40 (SA54/19). 1 bundle.
    7. Photographs of staff, students, buildings and activities, c.1910-73 (SA31/51-53), (SA988/1). 2 boxes (part).
    8. Postcard album, c.1910 (SA1634/5). 1 vol.
    9. Slides of staff, students, buildings and activities, c.1969 (SA988/1). 31 containers.
    Records relating to lecturing and teaching
    1. Lecture book, 1929-32 (SA1166/1). 1 vol.
    2. Lecture notes re economic discussion, 1946 (SA1681/2). 1 bundle.
    3. Tour books, 1954-60 (SA1953/4-8). 5 vols.
    4. Sheep breeds lecture book, 1922-24 (SA1634/2). 1 vol.
    Records relating to sporting activities
    1. Photographs of sporting teams, 1950-70 (SA54/18). 1 bundle.
    2. Sport record book with photographs enclosed, 1949-59 (SA1166/69). 1 vol.
    3. Sports Council record book, 1960-68 (SA1166/72). 1 vol.
    Records relating to students
    1. Card index to students and addresses (not complete), n.d. (SA31/45). 1 box.
    2. Day book, 1957-61 (SA1166/70). 1 vol.
    3. Examination books, 1948-54 (SA1166/71), 1955-71 (SA19/3). 2 vols.
    4. Examination roll book, 1966-70 (SA1166/73). 1 vol.
    5. Register of applications for admission as students, 1934-42 (SA473/31/176). 1 vol.
    6. Student ledger, 1963-67 (SA31/43). 1 vol.
    7. Student ledger sheets, 1966-73 (SA31/48), 1971-75 (SA31/49). 1 vol and 1 bundle.
    8. Student registers, 1910-22 (SA1634/77), 1922-39 (SA473/31/100), 1939-62 (SA19/2). 3 vols.
    9. Student rolls, 1898 - 1906, 1909-38 (SA473/31/93-99). 7 vols.
    10. Student's work sheet register, 1914-19 (SA1634/78). 1 vol.
    11. Student's work sheet, 1942 (SA1681/3). 1 folder.
    12. Students' Representative Council correspondence, 1959 (SA1166/6 part). 1 box (part).
    13. Students' Representative Council minute book, 1949-59 (SA1166/75). 1 vol.
    14. Unofficial student files (estrays), 1961-73 (SA31/25 part). 1 box (part).
    Yanco Agricultural College

    The records of the Yanco Experiment Farm, precursor to the Yanco Agricultural College, are also included.

    1. Grain Disposal and mating record register, 1949-65 (SA296/7). 1 vol.
    2. Livestock registers, 1933-82 (SA296/2-6). 5 vols.
    3. Photographs and negatives, c.1920-60 (SA296). 1 photograph box.
    4. Subject files, notes, publications and reports re dairy herds and rice, c.1891 – 1981
      (SA296/1-2). 2 boxes.
    5. Yanco Rice Rotation Experiment Register, 1957 (SA296/1). 1 vol.

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