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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1942

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"Freezing" Order Australia's Potato Crop

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tues.— By a Federal Government order issued to-day this season's potato crop is "frozen." The order prohibits…

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Farm Labor Shortage On Clarence Land Values Decline

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 2

The shortage of farm labor in this as in many other districts, is having an adverse effect on production, and the drop is…

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Accidents in Dipping of Cattle

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 3

Sir,— Reading the R.S.P.C.A. report in the "Daily Examiner" on April 24 I was surprised to learn that people let so many cattle be…

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Sydney Markets Maize 6/2 Bushel Prime Cattle 10/ DEARER

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thurs.— There was steady inquiry for New Zealand brown Globe onions in Sussex street to-day. The market for…

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Dorrigo Dairy Company Monthly Report

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 3

During the month of March, 1942 the quantity of butter manufactured was 91 ton 10 cwt. and 14 lbs., being a decrease of 12ton 9 cwt. and 26 lbs…

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Drift to Cities Farmers Are Worried

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 2

MURWILLUMBAH, Sat.—Leading Tweed dairymen fear that production of butter may be seriously curtailed, not by…

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Accidents in Dipping of Cattle

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 1

Sir,—In your issue of April 30. under the above heading. Mr. Newman expresses surprise that so many people allow their stock to be injured, without…

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Sold Twice Cattle Stealing Young Man Charged

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 4

A charge of stealing two Jersey he[?]ers the property of Wm. Harold Jackson, was preferred in the Grafton Court of Petty Sessions yesterday,…

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32,000 CATTLE Now On The Move From Kimberleys Work of Food Control Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Mon.—In stating what was involved in food distribution, the Minister for Supply. Mr. Beasley, said…

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Grafton's Farm Devoted to Vegetable Production

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 2

When every householder of Grafton decides to join in the movement for the cultivation of vegetables a huge "communal"…

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Dairy Science Schools, 1942 Applications Close May 31

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 1

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

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"Milk" Strike Farmers Want Increase

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 5

ADELAIDE. Wed.—Adelaide is to fave a milk famine from to-morrow. The producers have decided not to supply…

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"Work with Farmers" Staff Of Grafton Business Offer of Sunday Assistance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 4

The entire staff of G. J. Coles. Grafton branch, acting from the lend of their manager, Mr. R. J. Walker, are available to assist the…

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Now Zoned Sheep Shearing to Conserve Manpower

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thurs.—In order to conserve manpower the shearing of sheep has been zoned, and shearing may take place only in…

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Potato Crop Insurance. Dorrigo Farmer's Idea Letter to Commission

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 3

In the following letter, insurance is suggested to cover growing crops of potatoes against the risks from disease, to which such crops are…

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Champion Potato Grower Dorrigo Boy Second Junior Farmers' Contest

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

H. Chittick, of Jamberoo, has won the junior potato-growing championship of coastal New South Wales with a yield of more than 12 tons to the…

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Weekly Cattle Sale

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 2

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Ltd., report holding their usual weekly cattle on Tuesday last. There was a yarding of over 1200 head of nice quality…

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Exemption Working Principals From Military Service Commerce or Farms

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA. Fri.—In future military exemptions will be granted to all working principles of businesses, either in…

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Aid for Greece Wheat Or Flour Shipments to Be Sent

Daily Examiner · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Sal.—An announcement is expected shortly to the effect that regular shipments of 15,000 tons of wheat or flour will…

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Justice Owen New Chairman of Wool Committee

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 1

CANBERRA, Mon.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, to-night announced the appointment of Mr. Justice W. L. Owen, of the New…

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