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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1926

2,506 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 67 of 126

Dairying. Cream Quality. As Affected by Carelessly Cleansed Utensils

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 3

"One finds in the majority of cases that the cause of low grade cream is general carelessness in the washing and scalding of dairy utensils (usually…

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Citrus Crops. Reduced Yields But Improved Quality

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 8

According to estimates made in the various citrus-producing Status, the orange crop this season will be probably better in quality…

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Farm Engineering. When Sinking a Tank. Selection of a S[?]e

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 9

Very careful consideration should be given to the selection of a site for a tank. The most important point is a good…

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Dairying. a Tasty Dairy Product. How to Prepare Clotted Cream

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 9

The manufacture of this luxury was originally confined to the counties of Devon and Cornwall (writes Mr. L. Verney in the…

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Agricultural. for Dry Times. Crops Suitable for Silage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 9

To make good silago, it is essential that the material used should contain the right amount of sap. If it is too dry, it is likely to mould or char—that…

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Apathetic Farmers

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 6

The apathy displayed by the farmers of this district in connection with the "better farming" conference at the Masonic Hall, Singleton, on Wednesday…

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"Better Farming" Conference Visit of Distinguished Scientists

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 8

The Conference convened by the Royal Agricultural Society, the Primary Producers' Union, and the Agricultural Bureau, in connection with Dr…

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Stocks in Victoria. Horses and Cattle Decrease

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 July 1926 · page 2

In a return showing the numbers of live stock in Victoria at the end of March, as compared with the figures for March, 1925 the…

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Butter Market. Reduction Decided Upon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 7

The New South Wales Butter Stabilisation Committee at a meeting on Monday decided not to reduce the price of butter in harmony with…

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Dungog Co-op. Butter Factory

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

The month of June was a record for the above factory for winter supply. A total of 21 tons 14 cwt of butter was manufactured, and…

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Wool Sales. the London Market. London, July 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 5

At the wool sales to-day only 5380 bales were offered which met with a good general demand and about 4000 were sold. Prices were steady except…

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Dairying. a Tasty Dairy Product. How to Prepare Clotted Cream

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 4

The manufacture of this luxury was originally confined to the counties of Devon and Cornwall (writes Mr. L. Verney in the Queensland…

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Pig Breeding. State Farm Results

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 4

A return of the Department of Agriculture's pig-breeding operations at the seven experiment farms where studs of Berkshires are…

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"Better Farming" Conference Continued From Last Issue, Address by Mr Max Henry

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 4

In introducing Mr Max Henry, the Chairman said the farmers could consider it an honor to have him, as the head of the Stock Department, to…

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Branxton Dairy Co., Ltd. Annual Meeting- of Shareholders

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

The eighth annual meeting of shareholders of the Branxton Dairy Co., Ltd., was held in the School of Arts hall, Branxton, on Saturday. Mr…

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Coastal Cattle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 4

Good to prime beef made 31/- to 38/- per 100 1bs on the hoor at Homebush last Monday. Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., sold steers from…

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Wheat Market. Position Unchanged in Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 3

The London wheat market was firm on Monday owing to unfavourale weather, reports from America Wheat options were up all round…

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Wool Sales. the London Market. London, July 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 5

At to-day's wool sales 8488 bales were offered, and about 7000 sold. A good selection which met with fairly good competition, chiefly for the best…

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Farm for Boys Angligan Church Project. Strong Committee Formed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 2

The problem agitating the minds of the heads of the Church of England in the diocese is the care of the boys of the Morpeth home after they…

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Farmers Markets. Alexandria Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 2

A keen demand was evinced for choice wheaten chaff at the Alexandria forage market, A large proportion of the yarding was comprised…

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