Battle Baby. Rescue at Shelled Farm
The future of a beautiful girl-baby, whose;story is one of the.most romantic arid most mysterious of the war, has just been satisfactorily assured 'in…
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Farming & the land, 1915
1,923 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 76 of 97
Sheep Farmer's Death
William Henry Mugridge, 49, was found dead in a bathroom at the rear of a house at Newtown this morning. Deceased was a sheep farmer, and lived near Dalgety. He…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wheat Acquisition. Claims for Compensation
The Government acquisition of wheat to the extent of ten and a half million bushels, at 5/, has resulted in compensation claims by farmers which amount to more than half…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wool Storage at London Docks
The Port of London Authority is erecting storage for an additional 60,000 bales of wool before the end of the year…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Seasonable Dairy Utensils
This being the season when dairy utensils are in much demand, we have pleasure in intimating that we have ample stocks of Milk and Cream cans…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Season's Potato Crop
A fairly large acreage of potatoes has been sown this season by Hunter River formers, and it only requires an early fall of rain to ensure a good crop. The early sowing…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wheat Acquisition. Farmers' Claims
The Necessary Commodities Commission continued its inquiry yesterday into the numerous claims for compensation by farmers in respect to wheat acquired by the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Farmer's Suicide
Sydney, Wednesday:-Henry Mugridge, aged 49, a sheep farmer at Dalgety, was found dead this morning with his throat cut, a carving knife being…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sydney Wool Sales
The A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd., report under date 6th october:—During the past week a strong demand has been manifested for well grown…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wheat and Flour. Victoria's Supplies
A census of the quantities of wheat and flour held in Victoria on the evening of September 37 was recently undertaken by the Price of Goods Board. It showed that on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Argentine Wheat. Buenos Ayres, Oct. 6
General rains have completely changed the prospects for the wheat crops, which are now most favourable. The late Mr. Albert Miller, who died at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land
These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 231…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Schoolmaster Farm Workers
Some school teachers in this State have expressed their readiness to assist farmers who find it difficult to secure the labour required to harvest their crops. The following form the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Raymond Terrace Co-op. Dairy and Produce Company, Limited. Factory Report for the Month of September, 1915
There has been no further reduction in price of butter, and the output in the State is scarcely enough for requirements. The mouth closed with 1408, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dairying. Cool Your Cream. a Word In Season
"Three-fourths of the poor cream that is coming on to the market to-day is caused by carelessness in cooling." The statement is made by an officer…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Co-operative Farmers' Union
There are many who would deduce from the foregoing good reasons why the local farmers should stongly consider means of self…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Crops Injured by Lightning
While everybody is familiar with the damage done by lightning to trees, little attention has hitherto been paid to the effects of lightning stroke upon herbaceous plants. A…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Seized Wheat. Farmers Want Compensation
The Necessary Commodities Commission is hearing the claims from wheatgrowers whose wheat was acquired by the Government under the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pastoral. Crossbreeding for Lambs
Advocating crossbreeding for sheep for lamb and mutton production before one of the branches of the Agricultural Bureau, the Sheep and Wool Expert said the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Special Cattle Sale
Messrs. Higgins, Parkinson and Co. announce that their next special cattle sale will be held at Muswellbrook on Tuesday, 19th instant. Owner desirous of offering…
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