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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1916

1,102 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 23 of 56

Butter and Eggs. Export Recommended. Mr. Hall Explains. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 May 1916 · page 3

The Premers' Conference has recommended that the export of butter shall be allowed, provided Australians had the first refusal. Later…

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Cattle Prospects. How Will Prices Go. Season Determining Factor

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 2

What are the immediate prospects for cattle in New South Wales? How is the beef market going to shape in the next few months? These are questions that cattle…

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To Dairy Farmers. the New Standard for Cream. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 5

The Pure Food Advisory Committee has resolved to adopt the new standard for cream definition. In the proposed amended regulation it will read: Cream shall be that…

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The Late Maize Crop

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 4

Maize harvesting is now fairly general on the river, the cargo of the Kyogle for Sydney yesterday included 400 bags. The bulk of the crop will, of course, be harvested in…

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Our Crops. Satisfactory Report. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 5

The Government Statistician has issued a statement which reveals a substantial increase in the production of various grain, hay, and green crops and sugar-cane in New…

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Utilising Maize Stalks. a Farmer's "Cheap Silage."

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 5

For the most part maize stalks, after the cobs have been pulled, are either burnt off or, when not too heavy, ploughed in. A farmer who claims a…

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Ox Butter

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 4

The Berlin newspaper "Vossische Zeitung" recently complained bitterly that any rogue can deceive and rob and swindle Germans if he only put on a sufficiently bold,…

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The Butter-bacon Problem

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 2

Mr. John Martin (Fishery Creek) Ballina, asks a pertinent question of the Government Dairy Expert. He writes him as follows:—"Now that…

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Local and General News. New Dairy Act

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 2

Under the provisions of the new Dairy Act, which is now in force, dairymen who manufacture butter or cheese to sell to the public are obliged to…

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Dairyman's Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 2

A meeting of dairymen is called for next Wednesday at 1.20 p.m. in the Dorrigo School of Arts for a twofold purpose, viz., to discuss the formation…

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Latest Commercial. Sydney Markets. Sydney, Saturday. Strong Demand for Butter

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1916 · page 2

There was practically no movement in butter, although the supply to hand was not equal to that of a week ago, but the demand was strong at 1354…

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Extensive Wheat Sales

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 6

According to official returns the Australian Wheat Board issued to-day, the bank overdraft at the end of May was £10,610,000. Certificates issued at 3s per bushel represent…

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Spirited Competition. London, Sunday. London, Wool Sales

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 2

At the wool sales the stronger tone for crossbredh continues. There was spirited competition for Merinoes at full late rates…

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Sheep Transaction. Ewes with Lambs, £2 5s Each. Record Price

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 6

Mr. T. Besnard, of Yass, sold 7000 ewes with lambs at foot to Donald Davison of Galong at £2 5s per head. This is claimed as a record price…

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The Maize Crops

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 3

During the present month the December plantings of late maize will be fit for harvesting. The yield promises to be heavy, and the output from the district will be large. It…

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Dairy Regulations

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 3

A recent issue of the "Gazette" contains a long schedule of regulations to be observed by those directly interested in the manufacture of butter. They are under the Dairy…

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Dairyman's Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 4

A meeting of dairymen is called for next Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. in the Dorrigo School of Arts for a twofold purpose, viz., to discuss the formation of a branch of the Primary…

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Anxious Time for Wheat Growers

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 3

The comparatively slow rate at which wheat is leaving our shores, and the big stocks still is evidence all over the western districts, make…

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London Wool Sales. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 3

The wool sales snowed a strong market for merinos, and recent prices were fully maintained. Crossbreds continue to be in sellers' favor…

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Dairying in Winter

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 3

During the winter season operations in connection with the dairying industry slacken off considerably and consequently this is the…

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