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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1912

1,643 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 74 of 83

"The Sheep-breeders' Guide."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 2

It will be seen by announcement elsewhere that Mr. Patrick Mullins, the well-known sheep-breeder of Wingen, is about to publish an account of his views upon wool-growing,…

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Agricultural. Bleached Wheat

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 9

What effect bleaching really has on wheat, from the point of view of milling value, is a very important one to farmers—particularly so if the weather conditions result in…

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COMMERCIAL. Sydney Wool Market

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 1

JOHN BRIDGE AND CO., LTD., REPORT: At their sale on the 19th instant they submitted a catalogue of 5590 bales, comprising some nice spinning wools from New…

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Local News. Singleton Wool

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 4

Singleton district is taking its full share of the high prices being secured at the Sydney wool sales. Notable prices obtained at Winchcombe Carson's…

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No. 81. Agricultural. Bleached Wheat. Is it Depreciated in Value?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 7

WHAT effect bleaching really has on wheat, from the point of view of milling vnlue, is a very important one to farmers— particularly so if the weather…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Nores. for the Man on the Land. Agricultural. Vegetables at Yanco. a Primary Temptation

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 2

Hardly any isn't can be put to the possibilities of null such as that on the Murumbidgee irrigation area, when to the fertility to added the assurance of…

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Farm Hooks. Method of Forging

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 6

It is not difficult to forge a hook, provided one has a good Idea of the shape and strength required. An easily remembered approximate rule to…

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Truth About Arcady. How Farm Workers Live. Hovels and Health

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 4

Mr Edwards' eloquent plea at the Trade Union Congress for an Improvement in the condition of the agricultural laborer must find prompt response…

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Dairying. Valud of Herd Testing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 9

At the request of the Minister of Agriculture, (the [?]. J. L. Trefle, M.L.A.) the milk and butter records of the stud cattle of Berry experiment farm have been made…

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Dairying. Feeding of Calves

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 12

The feeding of calves is an important matter to dairymen. However, promising the calf may be, it is impossible for its development to be retarded, or its…

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Sydney Wool Market

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 November 1912 · page 4

Hill, Clark, and Co., Limited, report;—Our catalogue on Thursday consisted chiefly of medium and good wools with also several clips showing nice quality. The market was very firm at prices…

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Latest News by Telegraph. Sydney, Monday afternoon. Cheaper Butter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 November 1912 · page 5

Butter has declined 4/ per ewt., making the present rate for selected brands 100/-…

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Poultry Farming. Disadvantages of Early Maturity

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 November 1912 · page 2

Mr. Walter F. O'Hearn, the well-known poultry fancier, of Homeville, West Maitland, contributed the following paper, read at the annual conference of poultry farmers…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 2

Hill, Clark and Co. report :—Our catalogue consisted chiefly of medium and good wools, with also several clips showing nice quality. The…

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Farmers and Settlers Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 6

The organiser in the Robertson electorate for the Formers and Settlers' Association is doing good work. Mr. McLean formed two branches at the week-end, viz.,…

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Poultry Farming. the Age to Remove Chickens From Brooder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 6

Messrs. O'Hearn Bros., of Homeville [?] Mailtnd, writes as follows on the "Poultry Bulletin":— "The subject set down for discussion in this…

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Notice to Dairymen

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 2

Sergt. Bowen, of this station, is in receipt of a circular from the Health Authorities, which local dairymen will do well to note…

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Farming Inventions

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 1

Messrs Griffth and Hassel, Patent Atorneys, of 163 King-street, Sydney, re[?] that the following applications for [?] connected with the farming and…

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Farmers and Settlers, Association

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 2

Mr J.M'Lean, who is conducting an organising tour throughout the Robertson electorate, for the purpose of forming branches under the auspices of the…

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Australian Pastoral Co

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 November 1912 · page 5

The Australian pastoral Company, Ltd., has declared a dividend of 7 per cent, for the year, and £20,000 has been added to the reserve…

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