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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1918

1,370 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 69

Allies Must Win Farmers' Help to Victory

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 6

President Wilson said in his statement: The Allies must, and shall, win the war. The co-operation of the farmers will materially hasten a triumphant…

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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. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 352. the Orchard. Fruit Pbeserving. Canning and Bottling

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 4

The excellent quality of much of the home-bottled fruit that is seen at many of our country shows, is evidence that there is nothing essentially difficult…

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Sheep and Cattle Dips

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 2

In pursuance of the War Precautions (Prices) Regulations, an order has been issued calling upon all persons, firms or companies who or which at midnight on…

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The Wheat Yield. Statistician's Figures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 4

The reports received by the Government Statistician from a large number of the principal wheat growing districts indicate that harvesting operations in this State have…

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Special sale Dairy Cattle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 4

At Campbell's Hill yards,yesterday (Monday), Mr .J. Euright conducted a special sale of dairy cows. There was a big attendance of dairymen and milk vendors from all parts…

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BACON v. BUTTER

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 2

In view of the projected starting of the bacon industry in this district, some interesting comparisons between butter and bacon are to be found in the last…

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Guessing Weight of Sheep

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 2

The sheep exhibited at the showground on Saturday, in connection with a guessing competition for a prize of 10/, was killed and dressed…

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Cost of Knltting Wool

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 4

Owing to the Increasing: cost of knitting wool in Australia, patriotic workers are endeavouring to effect economies by obtaining wool direct from English manufacturers…

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Wheat or Meat? Mr. Ashford's Remarks and Attitude

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 2

We have received from Mr. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Lands, an official report of his remarks made before the recent important…

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Mammoth Wheat Stacks at Orange and Spring Hill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 2

Mr. A. Humphries is at present [?]gaged in surveying the sites for the ma[?]eth wheat stacks at oranges and spring Hill. Members of the wheat Board inspected the…

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Sydney Wool Market Regutlar Supporters Sidetracked! Emphatic Protest from "John Bridge."

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 4

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., write:— "We have never failed; when the true interests of wool growers have been assailed, to utter timely warning…

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Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporters Sidetracked ! Emphatic Protest From "John Bridge."

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 4

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., write : We have never failed, when the true interests of wool growers have been assailed, to utter timely…

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Quirindi Cattle Sale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 4

On Tuesday next at Quirindi yards, Moore Brothers will offer at auction 1000 head of cattle, comprising a number of fats, store bullocks, and steers, and good quality cows, heifers, and calves…

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Denman Cattle Sale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

Messrs. Higgens, Parkinson, & Co. are offering in their saleyards, at Denman, on Saturday next, 400 head of store cattle, including a number of very fine cows and calves,…

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The Wheat Crop. Official Estimate of Yield

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 4

The Government Statistician, Mr John B. Trivett, reports that the wheat harvest for the current season is much later than usual, due mainly to the excessive…

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Farming Inventions

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 1

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

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Store Cattle Sale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

A sale of 700 head of well-bred, store cattle will be conducted at the Dungog yards on Friday next, 15th inst., by Messrs. D. A. Abbott and Co. On the same day Messrs…

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Tamworth Cattle Sale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

As will bo seen in our advertising columns of this issue, Garvin and Cousens, Ltd., Tamworth, are holding a special cattle sale at Tamworth, on Friday, 15th inst., when over…

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Raymond Terrace Cattle Sale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

Messrs. Elkin and Eales will hold a special cattle sale at their yards, Raymond Terrace on Tuesday next, when 400 head of cattle, comprising flats, stores and springers,…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

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. 353…

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