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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1927

3,013 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 87 of 151

Agricultural. Grow More Maize. and Use It on the Farm

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 6

Maize is one of the easiest crops to grow on good land, and both the grain and fodder produced are among the most valuable feeding stuffs for…

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The Dairying Industry Altering Present Conditions. Prime' Minister's Comment

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 5

In the course of an address at Gympie, Mr. Bruce (Prime Minister), said he, was confident, that, the dairying industry was going to be one of the most…

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Dairying. a Note on Milking. How Many Times Per Day ?

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 6

In a recently-written article on cattlebreeding, the late manager of the Darbalara Estate and Milking Shorthorn Stud Herd drew attention to the…

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London Butter Market

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 9
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Although each season brings its own developments which usually vary considerably from those of previous years, no abnormal conditions are…

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Pastoral Science Research Notable Endorsement

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 3

Professor Woodruff, of the Melbourne University, one of Australia's leading scientists, addressed the General Council of the Graziers' Association on…

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Butter Production Continues to Decline

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 13

Butter arrivals for the week show a decline. Very cold weather is still being experienced, and on the far North Coast the output has declined…

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Pure-bred Dairy Cattle. New Prize at the R.a.s. Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 6

The United Pure-bred Dairy Cattle Breeders' Association having been notified that the Peters' American Delicacy Company intends to donate…

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U.S.A. Wheat Crops. Department's Reports. Washington, Aus. 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 2

The Department of Agriculture announces that a big wheat crop is being harvested in the North-West States; also that the spring wheat…

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wheat Prospects. Dry in the West

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 6

Reports from agricultural instructors located in the wheat belt emphasise the dry [?] and coldness of July, and the [?]ssity for generous…

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F. and S. Conference Cost of Wheat Production

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 8

Resolutions affecting the amendment of the constitution of the Farmers and Settlers' Association of New South Wales, particularly in?…

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Drought in the Hunter. Dairy Farmers Feeling the Pinch. Flood Aftermath

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 6

Hunter River formers and dairymen are feeling the effects of the dry weather and the innumerable frosts, and a good fall of rain would…

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Kearsley Farmers Wish to Join Bolwarra. Meeting's Decisions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 2

A meeting of A and B ridings of Kearsley Shire was held in the School of Arts., Lochinvar, on Thursday. Mr. McKeachie occupied the chair…

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Three 3 Three Agricultural. Grow More Maize. and Use It on the Farm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 8

Maize is one of the easiest crops to grow on good land, and both the grain and fodder produced are among the most valuable feeding…

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Irish Blight. Ruins Queensland Tomato Crop

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 8

Tomatoes are expected to be almost unprocurable during the next month or two, owing to the devastating effect of "Irish Blight" on…

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Dairying. a Note on Milking. How Many Times Per Day?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 8

In a recently-written article on cattle-breeding the late manager of the Darbalara Estate and Milking Shorthorn Stud Herd drew attention…

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Sugar Crop. Increase on Last Year's Total

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 9

It is officially estimated that Queensland's ouput of raw sugar this year will total 440,000 tons. while New South Wales is expected to…

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Sugar Crop. Harvest in Queensland. Strike Delays Crushing. Brisbane

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 14

According to the manager of the South Johnstone mill, the Queensland sugar crop available this Reason totals 190,000 tons of cane, equal to about…

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Agricultural Award. Farmers and Settlers Ask For Suspension. Causing Unemployment SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 5

When the Farmers and Settlors' Conference resumed to-day, a motion was submitted urging the Government to abolish agricultural…

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Country Party. Farmers Give Support. Alliance Reaffirmed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1927 · page 5

A proposal was submitted to the annual conference of the Farmers and Settlors' Association of New South Wales, that the association…

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