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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 8 of 56

Local and General. Berrima Dairy Co

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

The report of the above company for the half year ended December 31 shows a surplus of £4068, of which £1540 went by way of rebate to consignors. A 10 per cent dividend…

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Grafton Dairy Company

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

The 23rd annual meeting of shareholders was held at the Town Hall yesterday, when there was an attendance of about 20 shareholders. Mr. W. C. Thorold, chairman of the…

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This Year's Cane Crop

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 5

Mr. B. Morrison, General Secretary of the F. and S. Association, received the following reply from the C.S.R. Co.[?] with regard to the purchase of the…

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Grafton Dairy Co., Ltd. Annual Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

The annual general meeting of shareholders in the above was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Present: Messrs. W. C. Thorold…

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Killed by Lightning. a Farm Fatality. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 5

A man named Andrew Fawn was killed by lightning at Lyons Bros' farm near Wagga yesterday…

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The State Wheat Deal. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 5

The Minister for Agriculture says farmers will not suffer as a result of the decision of the Wheat Conference to reduce the price for home use. A dividend of 6d per bushel…

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Letter to the Editor. Why Not a Butter Strike?

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 3

Sir,-- It certainly is no fault of their own if dairy farmers are beginning to wouder whether our present Government considers the dairying industry an undesirable one, and…

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Dorrigo Co-op. Dairy Co. Half-yearly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 6

THE half-yearly general meeting of shareholders of the Dorrigo Co-op. Dairy Co. was held in the School of Arts on Saturday last. There was…

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Dairymen's Association

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Casino Dairy Co., on Thursday, the following motion elicited an interesting discussion, in which Messrs. Ritchie and Walker, of Dorrigo, took…

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Death From Eating Wheat. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 3

The dead body of a swagman, believed to be William or Martin McClelland, was found near a weir at Bartley's Creek on Friday. At the inquest the evidence went to show that…

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Latest Commercial. Sydney Markets. the Butter Business. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

There has been a big fall in butter prices in Melbourne. Within the space of a week rates have fallen from 152 to 126- per cwt., and a telegram to…

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North Coast Dairy Farmers' Association. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 3

It was unanimously resolved at a meeting of shareholders of the Nimbin Co-operative Dairy Co. yesterday--"That this meeting is of opinion the time has arrived when a…

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Enter the Dairy Act. an Important Announcement

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. W. C. Grahame) states that the provisions of the Dairy Industry Act, which was agreed to by Parliament…

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Old Time Farmer

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 4

"G.D.J." writes:--"I noticed an interesting article in the 'Daily Examiner' of Thursday last, under the caption, 'The Old Time Farmer. All honour to him; his battle was…

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The Wheat Scheme. Working Smoothly in N.S.W. MELBOURNE

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture in Victoria says the wheat scheme is working smoothly, particularly in New South Wales where the cost of…

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Returns From Wheat Crops. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 5

Under the wheat scheme New South Wales farmers to date received £3,614,000; Victorian farmers £22,592,000; South Australian farmers £1,847,000. The Victorian Minister…

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Winter Supply of Butter. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 6

The Government intends to take action to provide an adequate supply of butter for the winter months owing to the possibility of another shortage. It is understood the…

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State Parliament. Disposal of Wheat. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 5

In the Assembly yesterday asked the Minister for Agriculture whether it is a fact that the price of wheat has been reduced to 4s 9d; whether it is a fact that…

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Shortage of Butter. Remedial Scheme Outlined. Providing for Winter Requirements. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 5

The Attorney-General referred to steps to secure to the State adequate supplies of butter during the forthcoming winter. He explains that under the scheme it is proposed to…

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"Pedigree." Applied to Farm Machinery

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 7

There is just as much difference between the value of farm machines as there is between the worth of horses. In selecting a horse much depends on the "breed," and in…

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