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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1926

2,506 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 13 of 126

Butter Markets

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 16

In their review of the butter markets of last week, Messrs. Prescott, Ltd., state:— Sydney: Production is well…

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Butter for Export. Commonwealth' Gradings

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 13

During the week ended January 28 the Commonwealth graders examined for export at Sydney 25,190 boxes of butter of which 22,630 were salted and…

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Wool Sales. London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 6

At the wool sales 10,069 bales were of fered and about 9000 were sold. There was a good selection, with a steady sale at full current rates…

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Wheat Market. an Improved Tone

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 14

Private cables received from London on Saturday characterise the wheat market as firmer with good inquiry Several parcels have sold at 59/ per…

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Wheat Harvest. a Reduced Yield

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 5

According to a preliminary estimate issued by the Acting Government Statistician (Mr. T. Waites) the production of wheat this season is very…

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Tocal Estate. Sale of Land and Cattle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 9

In order to wind up the estate of the late Mr. Frank Reynolds, the famous Tocul properties and cattle are to be submitted to auction by…

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Miles of Flames. Great Area Swept. Sheep Losses

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 3

The bushfires have swept over 100,000 acres of grass and timber country in the localities of Wymah, Woomarama. Lankey's Crek, Jingellic, Rosewood…

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A Good Clearance. Adelaide Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 6

There was a good clearance of wool at the sixth series of Adelaide auctions. Superior and good wools were firm. at late rates, but average…

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Wheat Market. Chicago Options. New York, Feb. 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 2

Chicago wheat options are quoted: May, new 175 1/2 cents, old 173 5-8 cents; July 153 cents; September 144 1-8 cents…

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Wool Sales. Good Demand in London. London, February 2

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day 9000 bales were offered and about the full quantity sold. A good demand continues chiefly…

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Wool Market. Best Qualities in Demand. London, Jan. 28

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 15

At the wool sales 10,295 bales were [?]ered, and about three parts sold. [?] was a good home and Continen[?]demand for best greasy merinos…

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British Trade Bankers' Optimism. The Wool Outlook. LONDON, Jan. 30

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 14

The optimistic note regarding the outlook of British trade struck by Mr. Reginald MeKenna in his speech at a meeting of the Joint City and Midland…

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Wool Sales. the London Market. Greasy Merinos Better. London, Feb. 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day 9329 bales were offered an about 8000 sold. The small supply met with god home and Continental demand…

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Farm Labours Minister's Views

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 2

On his visit of inspection to the Bathurst experiment farm, Mr. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, said too many farmers failed to realise the…

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Dairying. Bacteria in the Dairy. How Milk May Be Contaminated

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 9

Milk is a very suitable food for bacteria, and furnishes an excellent medium for their growth and development. It contains all the…

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Agricultural. This Basis of Prosperity. Botany in Relationship to Farming

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 9

"It has been said by some that Now South Wales is climbing to prosperity on the sheep's back; others think that it is climbing…

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Dairy Industry. Prolific North Coast. Dry in the South

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 10

Judging from the reports submitted by the senior instructors attached to the dairy branch of the Department of Agriculture, a very satisfactory…

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Body Found. Farm Labourer's Death

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 13

William Eagles 65 a farm labourer was found dead at Goonoo Goonoo near Tamworth after being reported missing by his mate Patrick…

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Queensland Farmers "Not Getting a Fair Deal."

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 16

Dissatisfaction with the Council of Agriculture. which organisation was brought about by the Government on the eve of the last State…

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London Markets. Dairy Produce Values

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 15

Butter is steady at an advance A fair trade is passing New Zealand choicest salted is selling at 176/, unsalted 180-/ Australian salted 168/…

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