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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1917

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Dorrigo Dairy Company. Monthly Report

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 20 October 1917 · page 5

During the month of September 11 tons and 51lbs. of butter was manufactured, and the total amount nett of money available for distribution is…

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A Queensland Sensation. Prize Cattle Killed. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1917 · page 3

A sensation has occurred at Clifton, Queensland. A number of valuable cattle, which were shown and took prizes at the local show last week,…

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Farmers' Wharves. Proposed Increased Rent. Mr. Zuill's Pointed Protest

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1917 · page 2

The following is a copy of a letter sent to the Minister for Lands by Mr. Zuill:-- Dear Sir,--I am in receipt of a…

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Stud Cattle Die. Mysteriously Succumb

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 3

Some excitement was caused at Clifton (Queensland) last Friday morning, when it was reported that Messrs. J. N. Waugh and Sons. (Prairie Lawn, Nobby) had…

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Telegrams. a Butter Record. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 5

The champion Shorthorn cow, Melba VII., of Barbalara, put up a great record, having passed the 1000lb butter mark…

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Wool Workers' Award. the Employers' Conditions. Strong Comment by Judge. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 5

Mr. Justice Heydon gave judgment in an application in connection with the wool workers' award. His Honor said most emphatically that the court would…

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Our Commercial Letter. Commercial Side of Dairying. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 2

The Chief Interstate Commissioner, (Mr. A. B. Piddington K.C.), sitting in Sydney, heard the evidence of Mr. John Kemp, a dairy farmer of Wyangarie,…

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Next Wheat Harvest. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 3

It is estimated that after the next harvest there will be between five and six million tons of wheat in Australia…

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London Butter Prices. Increase Expected. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 3

It is expected that the maximum prices for colonial butter will be raised shortly…

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State Parliament. Enlarging Murrumbidgee Canal. Supply Ot Wheat Bags. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. McGarry asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he was aware that there was discontent in the country with regard to…

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Poultry. a Novel Competition. The Best Poultry Farm in the Shire

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 4

The Miranda branch of the Agricultural Bureau has arranged for a competition for poultry farmers in that district which is certain to arouse…

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State Cattle. First Sale at Enoggera. "Bringing Down Prices."

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 October 1917 · page 2

For the first time State cattle figured in the Enoggera saleyards last week. The Minister for Lands (Mr. Hunter) explained that the intention was to…

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Butter for Britain. Full Value to Be Advanced. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 October 1917 · page 5

Senator Russell announced that arrangements had been made under which the Commonwealth Government would advance the full value against the butter…

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Tips for Warwick Farm. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 October 1917 · page 3

Tips for Saturday:--Maiden: Lady Lillian or Earlstine. Welter: Cerise Colors or Galen. Juvenile: Pacific of Marquet. Handicap: Lambourne or Roman Queen…

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Cattle Dips

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Zuill, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Chief Inspector of stock:--"In reply to your further representations in relation to the…

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Poisoned Cattle. the Clifton Mystery

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 1

Last week at the Clifton Show (Queensland) a number of valuable prize cattle died, and an allegation was made that this was the result of spraying. This,…

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A Wheat Action. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 3

The wheat action, Joseph versus Government, has concluded. The jury returned a general verdict for the plaintiff, awarding him £1321. Questions of law…

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Wheat Scarcity in the City. Mills Threaten to Close Down. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 3

It is reported that, owing to the small supply of wheat on hand, a number of metropolitan mills threaten to close down, and that unless prompt action is taken…

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Profiteering in Potatoes. Farmer Heavily Punished. London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 3

A Bedfordshire market gardener has been fined £2700 and £200 costs, and [?]en sentenced to two months' imprisonment, for selling potatoes over…

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Butter Graders

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 4

The Acting-Commissioner of the Commonwealth Public Service invites applications for appointment to permanent positions in the Commerce Branch of the…

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