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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

1,219 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 17 of 61

Butter Gradings 94.6 Per Cent. Choicest. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

The State butter grading staff of the Department of Agriculture examined at Sydney and Newcastle during the week ended March 17, 17,122 boxes of…

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ELECTRICITY Deputation From Casino Supply for Meatworks and Dairy Company

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

Representatives of the Casino Municipal Council visited Grafton yesterday to discuss with representatives of the Clarence River County Council the…

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Accident to Farmer

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 1

A message from Tamworth states that an unusual accident happened to Mr. James Tongue, aged 58, a farmer, at Dungowan. He had climbed an apple…

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Dairy Herds Vaginitis Increasing union organiser's statement. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 5

That vaginitis was increasing among dairy herds of New South Wales, and was a definite menace to the future prosperity of the industry was a…

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Wheat Deadlock Queensland Board and Millers. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3

Following a disputes between the Queensland Wheat Board and millers, a director of one of the biggest milling organisations in Queensland is on his…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Championship Good Prospects For 1939 Competitions Conditions Reviewed--entries Free

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 11

As prospects in all coastal districts have improved considerably since the rain it is expected that a record entry will be received for the 1939 coastal…

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Dairy Science Schools During Winter Months. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 5

The Director of Dairying, Mr. L. T Maclnnes, to-day reminded persons wishing to attend dairy science school during the winter months that they…

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Water Supply Down River Scheme Success Of Negotiations Farming Areas to Benefit

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 2

"It is with considerable pleasure and satisfaction that I am able to officially convey to you the information that the Minister for Works and…

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Value of Rain Mid-richmond Farmer's Experience. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 4

The value of the recent rains to the Mid-Richmond farmers may be gauged by the results experienced by one farmer. Before the dry weather his herd…

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DAIRYING For When Pasture Is Short a Reminder Regarding Winter Fodders

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 11

It is again seasonable to remind dairy farmers that for sustained production consistently ample feeding of cattle is necessary, and that the sowing of…

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Butter Quality

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

The State butter grading staff of the Department of Agriculture examined at Sydney and Newcastle during the week ended 17/3/39, 17,122 boxes of…

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Cattle Dogs v. FOX

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 8

Mr. W. Moy, of Cedar Party, informed the Wingham "Chronicle" that on Saturday, evening last he was on his way home, and when in the vicinity of…

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Testing of Cattle for Tuberculosis

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 3

Satisfactory progress is being made in the second year's testing of cattle for tuberculosis under the scheme sponsored by the Milk Board in…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Championship Good Prospects for 1939 Competitions Conditions Reviewed— Entries Free

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 6

As prospects in all coastal districts have improved considerably since the rain, it is expected that a record entry will be received for the…

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Pigs and Pork Better Price for Wheat by Feeding to Pigs

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 3

Wheat is an excellent feed for pigs and at its present low price it is much more profitable to feed it to pigs and in effect, soil it as bacon or pork,…

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Wheat as Pig Feed WORTH 3/ a Bushel on the Hoof

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 6

Mr. A. F. Gray, senior piggery instructor of the New South Wales Department of Agriculture, has been advising breeders to use more wheat…

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Dairying Useful About the Dairy a Handy Home Made Dipper

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 3

A dipper which will be found very useful for many purposes about the dairy may be made from a 2-lb. preserved fruit can. The lid should be…

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Farm Championship Good Prospects for 1939

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 3

As prospects in all coastal districts have improved considerably since the rain, it is expected that a record entry will be received for the 1939…

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Potato Famine Victorian Crops Fail Tas. Only. Source of Supply. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

There is a pronounced shortage of potatoes in Sydney and, in order to fulfil orders, some agents who had made sales at £18, have been compelled to…

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Dairy Science Schools, 1939

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

Persons wishing to attend dairy science schools during the winter months should make written application (accompanied by fee of 5), to the…

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