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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

2,965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 46 of 149

Raymond Terrace Dairy and Produce Company, Limited

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

Following is the report of the Raymond Terrace Dairy and Produce company, Limited: - Factory report fore the month of March, 1928:-…

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Farmer's Sacrifice Saved Child From Falling Tree. But Himself Was Injured. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 5

Reginald Wrench, 39, a farmer, of Bathurst, died in the Parramatta Hospital last night. On April 13, he noticed a…

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Dairy Machinery Duties

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

A large proportion of dairy factory equipment in the way of pasteurisers, coolers and vats has been successfully made by…

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United Poultry Farmers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

The members of the United Poultry Farmers' Association, which it is hoped will be a factor in bringing together all interests in the…

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The Better Farming Train. Due at Scone on Saturday Next. Demonstrations and Lectures by Prominent Men. Ten Exhibition Cars Open From 10 a.m. DAILY

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

The Director of Agriculture (Mr. A. H. E. McDonald) in a message to producers within reach of the stopping places on the coming tour of the Better…

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Better Farming Train. Health Department's Contribution

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

The Health Department's contribution to the Better Farming Train, which will arrive in Scone on Saturday next, though comparatively small in…

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Income Tax. Deduction for Farmers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

The Income Tax Assessment Act Amendment Act, passed last year by the Commonwealth Parliament, and now law, contained provisions allowing…

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Better Farming Train Health Department's Contribution

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

The Health Department's contribution to the Better Farming Train, though comparatively small in extent, is full of interest. Nothing concerns…

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Butter Trade. Gradings for Export

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 6

During the week ended April 14 the Commonwealth graders examined for export at Sydney 10,294 boxes of butter, 10,091 being salted and 203…

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Wheat Markets London and Chicago Quotations. London. April 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 10

Wheat prices advanced 6d, but closed quiet; Liverpool futures were qunted; May 10/11¼ July 11/2¼, October 11/3¼…

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Killed by Car Farmer Charge with Manslaughter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 7

In the General Sessions, in Melbourne, the hearing, was commenced of the charge of manslaughter against John Oliver Sol[?], 43, farmer and…

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The Crops

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 4

In the Hunter River district at present, farmers arc busily engaged sowing onions. The showery weather has made conditions favourable for…

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An Ill Omen. Killed Sheep at Start

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 5

In an interview at Clarke City, Major Fitzmaurice said: "When we stared off from Baldonnel, there was an ill omen, for just as the…

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Wheat Market. Price of Flour Increased

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 6

The wheat market in Sydney yesterday was watching the slightly easier position of the North American markets. Buyers' limits for…

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Singleton Letter. Quarter Sessions. Alleged Sheep Stealing. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 9

The sittings of Singleton Quarter Sessions commented before his Honor Judge White. Reginal Clarence Alcorn and James…

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Thousand Farms. Numerous Applications in West Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 6

The West Australian Government has decided to appoint a special land board to hear the thousands of applications received by the Lands…

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Farmers' Tours. Visit to Australia. London, April 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 10

Mr. Canham, secretary of the British National Union, says that interest aroused by the tour Canadian farmers has already been responsible…

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The Better Farming Train

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture (the Hon. H. V.. C. Thorby) states that on its second Northern tour the Better Farming Train will be accompanied by…

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Farmer's Sacrifice Saved Child From Falling Tree

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 4

Reginald Wrench, aged 39, a farmer, of Bathurst, died in the Parrnmatta Hospital on Monday night. On April 13, he noticed a child in the…

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Alleged Sheep and Cattle Stealing. Singleton

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

The sittings of Singleton Quarter Sessions commenced before his Honor Judge White. Reginald Clarence Alcorn and James…

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