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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1915

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. George Black, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, N.S.W., and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 203…

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N.S.W. Wheat Acquisition Act Valid

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 3

Six Justices of the High Court gave judgment on the validity of the Wheat Acquisition Act of New South Wales on Tuesday…

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Just a Note from the Bush Read Carefully! Daisy Flat Farm, Guyra. Mr. J. E. Howland,—

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 8

Dear Sir,—In answer to your memo, of the 25th November, requesting me to give you results of treatment of your Bottles of Pills (Herbos). I wish I had…

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Just a Note from the Bush. Read Carefully. Daisy Flat Farm, Guyra

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 4

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

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PASTORAL. Cross-Breeding of Sheep. for Wool and Lamb

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 2

For the production of extra weight of fleece, said the Sheep and Wool Expert, in reply to a question, the Lincoln ram is recommended for mating…

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Wool and Wheat. Haulage on the Railways

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 7

The high price at which wool is selling is causing a rush of consignments by rail from the inland districts of the State to the seaboard. For the week ending on…

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Cross-breeding of Sheep. for Wool and Lamb

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 12

For the production of extra weight of fleece, said the Sheep and Wool Expert, in reply to a question, the Lincoln ram is recommended for mating with merino ewes, but if an early…

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Cattle

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

Cattle were a feature of the show, but fats were pot as plentiful as formerly. Naturally owners prefer to "turn them into money" instead of keeping…

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Sheep

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 5

P. Mullins, of Wingen, again swept the board with merinos, and J. Lonergan, jun. was similarly successful with coarse-woolled sheep. In the farmers'…

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Pastoral. an Objectionable Grass

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 12

"Under separate ever I am posting you a sample of grass. This is locally known a Love Grass, and I would be glad to have it identified." This gras grows well in our…

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Butter for Belgian Fund

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 6

Mr. H. Walker, manager for E. Raby Moore, Esq., Bayswater, Ravensworth, writes as follows to Mr. J. Searl, manager of the Singleton Central…

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Wheat Act. Mr. Cann's Statement

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 9

The Acting Premier, Mr. Cann, who was in charge of the business in Parliament on behalf of the Government when the Wheat Acquisition Bill was brought forward, stated…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes Foe the Man on the Land

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 2

These notes are issued every week under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the…

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Wheat in India. Government Intentions. Delhi

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 7

In the Imperial Legislative Council to-day Pundit Malaviya moved that the Government prohibit the export of wheat from India until the price fell to the equivalent of…

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Germany's Food. Troops Plant Wheat. Amsterdam. March 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 2

German troops at Sedan, aided by civilians, have planted 75,000 acres of wheat and potatoes. Similar extensive cultivation is proceeding in other parts of the…

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Wheat Act Me Griffith on the Federal Government

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 8

The decision of the Federal High Court in the Wheat Acquisition Act appeal has greatly pleased Mr Cann, who states that, he never had any doubt as to…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Woodville Branch

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the abovenamed body was held in the C.E. school hall, and a good number of members was in attendance The fact that eight new members…

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Dairying. Present Position of Herds. Advantages of Testing

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 9

I think it will be generally accepted by most practical men that successful dairying depends largely on the four fundamental principles—breeding, feeding, careful…

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Of Special Interest to Farmers. Labor and Money Saving Machinery

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 2

Undoubtedly one of the first articles of interest to farmers at the Royal Agricultural Society's Show to be opened at Sydney on Monday next is the new…

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