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Farming & the land, 1915

1,923 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 97

Appeal to Dairy Farmers

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 6

Recently, on behalf of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, we published a special appeal to the dairy farmers for a milk day in connection with the War…

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The Wool Season. in the Midst of a Boom

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 6

On Saturday reference was made by Mr. F. E. Winchcombe, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and head of one of the largest wool-selling firms in the State, to…

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Feeding Value of Rape. Au Autumn Fodder Crop

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 6

At the present season when the sowing of a few acres of rape should be in the mind of every provident farmer, it is distinctly interesting to read the…

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Feeding Value of Rape. an Autumn Fodder Crop

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 12
Also in Singleton Argus

At the present season, when the sowing of a few acres of rape should be in the mind of every provident farmer. It is distinctly interesting to read the statement of an…

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Dairying. Lessons of the Drought

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 12

In a recent issue of the "Agricultural Gazette." the dairy expert calls attention to the lessons that may be learnt from the drought on the irrigation area…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Meeting at Woodville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday evening. The President (Mr. Geo. Bishop) presided, and the following members were present—Messrs…

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Alleged Manslaughter a Farmer's Death

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 6

Early on the 25th ultimo, John Smith (59) farmer, at Bishopbourne township, about 17 miles from Launeeston ( Tas) was shot deal. His wife Alice Mary, who is a…

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The Indian Crop. Delhi, Feb 26

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 2

On December 28 last the Government of India restricted the export of wheat to the end of March. In spite of this restriction prices continued to rise. The Government,…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Notes are issued every week. under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, N.S.W., and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 200. Agricultural. Plant Improvement. Potatoes as a Subject

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 6

"There is probably no more promising crop for improvement than potatoes, which tend to 'run out' or deteriorate more rapidly than crops propagated by…

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Dairy Cattle Sale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 March 1915 · page 4

A sale of 120 dairy cattle will be held at the Wingham yards on Thursday next by Messrs. McDonnell and Wisdom, auctioneers. Particulars are advertised in this issue…

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Successful Butter Factory

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 3

Mr. J. Searl, manager of Singleton Central Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd., has received two silver medals gained by the factory for butter at islington Show…

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Wingham Cattle Sale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 4

Messrs. McDonell and Wisdom will hold a big sale of store cattle at Wingham yards, on Thursday, 18th instant, when over 400 head will be offered…

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Dungog Co-op. Butter Factory

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

The following report has been issued to suppliers. and shareholders:— The dry spell has been…

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Wheat Acquisition Act. Commission's Inquiry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 6

Mr. Justice Ferguson, the Royal Commissioner, unpointed to inquire into certain rumours in connection with the passing of the Wheat Acquisition Act, commenced the…

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Wool Trade. Large Orders Form Japan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

The Premier has received a despatch from the commercial Commissioner in the East, stating that contracts have been signed in Japan for the supply of over 3,000,000lb of…

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Wheat Acquisition Inquiry. Rumoured Corrution. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

Rumours are current of corruption in connection with the Wheat Acquisition Act. The inquiry was proceeded with this morning by Mr Justice Ferguson,…

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Disastrous Fire. Singleton Dairy Factory Destroyed. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred about, two o'clock this morning, when the large up-to-date premises of the Singleton Central Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd., were destroyed…

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Just a Note from the Bush Read Carefully! Daisy Flat Farm, Gu[?]ra

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

Mr. J.E. Howtand,—Dear Sir,—In answer to your memo of the 25th November, requesting me to give you results of treatment of your…

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Farming Inventions

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 1

Messrs. Griffith and Hasael, Patent Attorneys, of 77 Castlereagh-street, Sydney, report that the following applications for patents connected with the…

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