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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1919

1,589 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 71 of 80

Those Nice Farms

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1919 · page 2

In a last despairing endeavour to remove his obsession, I cried, "Surely you must admit that it's a shame to keep men waiting so long for the…

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The Farmers' Party

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1919 · page 2

Judging by their Vic. manifesto, the leaders of the Farmers' party, don't intend to be humbugged by party conventions, or by the specious…

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The Farmers' Candidate

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1919 · page 2

In the present case the situation is complicated by the fact that the Progressives have also a candidate in the field. The voting, therefore,…

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Farming Inventions

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 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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Wool

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 November 1919 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:— As stated in our report recently, the usual procedure of offering wool in its order of arrival Into store has…

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The Farmers' Candidate. F. B. S. Falkiner Fou the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1919 · page 2

Mr. F. B. S. Falkiner. M.P. for Hame has decided to accept the nomination of the Farmers and Settlers' Association as the Farmers' candidate for the Senate in New…

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Commercial. Farmers' Produce Markets. Sussex-street Sales. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1919 · page 4

In Sussex-street to-day maize sold at 8/9 to 9/ per bushel; potatoes, £25 to £30 per ton; millet, £30 to £70 per ton; onions, £12 per ton…

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The Wheat Enquiry Further Evidence

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 November 1919 · page 2

The inquiry was continued on Monday into the operations and administration of the State Wheat Office by the Royal Commission appointed for that…

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The Farmers' Candidate. F. B. S. Falkiner for the Senate

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 November 1919 · page 3

Mr F. B. S. Falkiner, M.P. for Hume; decided to accept the nomination of the Farmers and Settlers' Association as the Farmers' candidate for the Senate…

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The Wool Market

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 4

Australian, Mercantile, Land and Finance Co., Ltd., Sydney. 19th November, report:—We held a further appraisement last week of 3900 bales, results of…

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Wheat Inquiry. Affidavit by Senator Russell

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 2

The inquiry into operations of the State Wheat Office and other matters was continued in Sydney yesterday. Senator Russell, in the course of his…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department No. 445…

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The Wheat Inquiry. Manager's Evidence. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 5

Edward Harris, first manager of the State Wheat Office, continuing his evidence before the Grahame Commission, said he reported on May 7 after a visit to 39 stations that…

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Telegraphic News Wheat Commission. Silver 5S 10½d

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 2

Mr. Harris, first manager of the State Wheat Office, continuing his evidence before the Grahame Com­mission, said he reported on May…

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English Farmers for N.S. Wales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 4

Inverell was favoured with a visit this week from Mr. Neale, who is representing a group of English farmers, desirous of setting in New South Wales, a nd Mr. Chas,…

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Raymond Terrace Co-operative Dairy and Produce Company

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 4

We have received a copy of the thirty-third half-yearly report of the Raymond terrace Co-operative Dairy and produce Company, Limited, to be presented by the…

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A Timely Catch Crop. Sow Maize

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 4

In view of the failure of many wheat crops, the mutter of Bowing suitable catch crops during the next week or two to provide teed has lately been…

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Necessitous Farmers. Local Action. Supply of Fodder Sent

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 2

Last week, Mr. J. D. Stafford, who, as a man with an extensive business connection, is probably as well acquainted as anyone with the…

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Drying Wet Wheat. Cost to the Wheat Office

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 November 1919 · page 10

At the Wheat Commission Inquiry evidence was given by Mr. George Walker (recalled), regarding a charge of £19,000 under the heading of "Loan Labour," in…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 November 1919 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are baaed mainly on…

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