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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1920

1,259 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 30 of 63

Farming Has Enough Doubtful Quantities Don't Guess at Your Cows' Production

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 4

When there is no other way of estimating the value of a cow, says an American farming journal, a man had better go as much on dairy form as…

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Earlier Cables. Imperial Officers. As Australian Farmers

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 3

Lord Haig's Officers' Association has agreed to take 12,500 shares as a start in Australian Farms, Limited. The association is also convening a meeting…

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Wheat Shortage. The Problem in Britain. Agricultural Bill Explained. Increasing the Crop. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 5

In the House of Commons, on the second reading of the Agricultural Bill, Sir A. Griffith-Boscawen, Secretary to the Board of Agriculture, pointed out that…

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Fodder and Seed Wheat. Minister's Announcement. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 5

The Minister for Agriculture has announced that in order to enable farmers to carry out seeding operations without delay, he has given special instructions…

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Guarantee of 8 a Bushel for Wheat. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 5

It was officially notified by the Minister for Agriculture that the Cabinet decided yesterday to guarantee farmers 8 a bushel for all wheat grown in Queensland…

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Warwick Farm Tips. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 4

"Pilot" tips for Warwick Farm. Hurdle: King Rua or Lansell. Renown Handicap: Malbar or Darius. Federal Stakes: Wingell or Heroism. Prince of…

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Maize Stalks Kill Cattle. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 2

Veterinary investigations have been carried out by the Department of Agriculture in Stock respecting remarkable cases of cattle poisoning at Murgon…

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QUEENSLAND. Loan Negotiations. Agreement with Pastoral Companies Mr. Theodore's Return. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 3

Mr. Theodore is daily consulting Sir Robert Nivison, senior partner of R. Nivison and Co., and a loan announcement is probable on Monday, simultaneously with…

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Wheat Shortage. Becoming Very Acute. Mills May Be Forced to Close. Thousands of Workmen Affected. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 2

It is reported that the wheat shortage is becoming more acute daily. All the mills will be forced to close down, and many thousands of workmen will be…

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"More Behind It Than Wool." Mr. Watt's Curt Statement. Mr. Hughes Contradicted. Financial Paper's Regrets. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 3

Mr. Watt, when again questioned regarding the disagreement over the wool scheme, informed the Australian Press Association. "There's a lot more…

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Farmer's Sudden Death

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 2

Information was conveyed to, the police at Maclean last night of the sudden death, at Woodford Leigh of Mr. Abraham Blanch, a well-known farmer of that…

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Warwick Farm Acceptances. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 2

Renown Handicap.--Nautch Girl, Sweet Lady, Irritation, Iranian, Malbar, Pretty. Baby, Roy Mimer, Darius. Imperial Handicap,--Urney, All Foot…

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Sheep at Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 4

It isn't often that one can see live thousand sheep in Grafton, but it was possible yesterday. They came from way back-- the Dobie street puntman having…

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Tree That Yields Butter

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 4

The avocado is the butter of the tropics, where it grows in abundance. And such delicious butter! Not greasy and cloying, but sweet,…

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The Cattle Deaths. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 5

Discussing the recent deaths of cattle in various districts, in consequence of eating cornstalks, the Chief Inspector of Stock, Major Cory, said to-day that the…

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Letters to the Editor Butter Pool

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 2

Dear Sir.—It was with deep interest I read in your issue of the 5th inst. an article written by Mr. Richins, manager of our local Dairy Co.,…

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Peers in Divorce. Some of Britain's Black Sheep

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 6

It is cabled that a fuss is being made in England over the proposal to hear in camera certain divorce cases affecting several highly placed…

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Of Interest to Farmers

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 5

We have at this office a number of what are termed "student's score cards." These cards are used in judging various produce and animals,…

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Farmers and Co-operation. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 5

The Agricultural Organisation Society, at a conference in London, is discussing the question of co-operation at great length, for the purpose of providing their…

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Hold-up of Seed Wheat. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 June 1920 · page 5

Mudgee farmers, on producing emergency orders for seed wheat at local Farmers and Graziers' Depot, were refused a supply of wheat. The manager stated…

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