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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1919

1,589 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 66 of 80

Maitland Police Court. Monday, November 3. (Before Mr. A. O. Butter, D.s.m.) Prohibition Order

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 November 1919 · page 8

A prohibition order for twelve months was issued against Ernest Barry. INCOME TAX RETURNS. For failing to furnish Federal income tax…

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The Wheat Commission. Further Evidence

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 3

The Wheat Commission, presided over by Mr. Justice Prnig, continued its sittings at No. 1 July Court in Sydney yesterday. Richard Walter Cliff, a storekeeper of…

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The Wheat Enquiry Evidence of Buyers. Trafficking in Wheat. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 2

The Wheat Commission resumed its enquiry to-day. Mr Mack obtained leave to appear for T. Smith and Co. between whom and…

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Wool Sales. Some Records. London, Oct. 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 5

At the London wool sales to-day New South Wales greasy merinos sold at prices ranging from 30d to 71d per 1b. Pieces brought 46½d and 47¼d…

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Help for Distressed Farmers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 3

In the Assembly on Wednesday last Mr. Bennett asked the Chief Secretary if his attention had been drawn to a speech made in the…

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Help for Distressed Farmers £1,000,000 to Be Provided

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 5

On Wednesday last week, Hon Walter Bennett, Member for Durham, questioned the Acting-Premier regarding assistance to drought…

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English Farmers. Looking Towards Australia

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 5

"My object is to inspect land in New South Wales suitable for English farmers to settle upon," said Mr. Henry James Neale, of Southport…

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Irrigation Farmers. Providing for Returned Men at Yanco

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 4

"The Government's first care has been the provision of farms for returned soldiers," said Mr. Holman, referring to matters at the…

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Farming Inventions

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 4

The following applications for patents connected with the farming and pastoral industries have been lodged at the Commonwealth Patent Office:—…

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Loss of Cattle

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 2

Mr. Thos. Quinn, of Owen's Gap, on top of the drought, sustained a serious loss for a small holder a few-days back. Mr. Quinn was moving…

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The Wheat Commission. Careless Stacking

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 3

The Wheat Commission resumed its sitting at No. 1 Jury Court, Sydney yesterday. Henry Herbert Watson, railway…

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The Wheat Commission. Inferior Twine and Bags. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 5

The Grahame inquiry was continued to-day. James Brady, supervising agent for the wheat office, said he was stationed at…

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To Help Farmers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 2

In connection with the scheme for assisting farmers in necessitous circumstances to tide over the hard times they are now experiencing…

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British Farmers. Direct Dealing Campaign. London, Nov. 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 5

British farmers are inaugurating an imperial Farmers' Co-operation movement to arrange for direct dealing in maize with Rhodesian farmers, who at present are only…

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Fruit Crops

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 4

During the course of his inspection of his district, Mr. L. J. Smith, fruit, inspector for the Maitland and surrounding districts, found much evidence of the damage wrought…

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Keeping the Butter Firm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 4

You want to keep the butter from melting into an oily mess these summer days, Well if you ask your storekeeper to demonstrate what the "Clyde" cooler will, do you'll learn…

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Serious Loss of Cattle

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 2

Mr Thos. Quinn, of Owen's Gap, sustained a serious loss for a small holder a few days back, (says Scone cate"). Mr Quinn was moving for…

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The Wheat Enquiry Further Evidence

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 3

The Wheat Commission resumed its sittings on Tuesday. Henry Herbert Watson, railway investigation officer, deposed that when he…

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Assistance to Farmers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 7

In connection with the Government proposal to appoint boards in each shire, to assist farmers requiring aid owing to the adverse drought period it is stated the matter…

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Help to Farmers Question of Finance. Discussion in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 2

The members of the Legislative Assembly closely questioned the Minister for Lands on Tuesday night regarding the Government's proposed measures…

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