Maitland Vale Estate. Keen Demand for Farms
The vendor's of the Maitland Vale estate, Mr. Philip H. Morton and Dr. Foreman, have sub-divided this magnificent property for closer…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Hunter Valley · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1929
3,186 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 160
Butter Market
Messrs. Prescott Ltd, report under date 23rd February, 1929, as follows:— Sydney:—While some districts are still affected by floods, the outlook has improved…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Beef Cattle
The Harben Vale stud at Blandford of John Morrlssey, Ltd., paraded a number of the beautiful Herefords, and they were fine specimens of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Stud Hereford Cattle
Messrs. Morrlssey and Reynolds, of St. Leonard's Stud, Harben Vale, have recently sold eight Hereford heifers to Messrs. McDonald and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Butter Price Reduction of Halepenny
The price of butter was reduced to-day [?]0½ per lb. The new wholesale rate for choicest is 200/8 per cwt, plus cartage and 2/6 boxes. Increased…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Buffalo Fly Problem Serious Cattle Pest
The Vice-President of the Federal Executive Council (Senator Sir George Pearce) states that the Council for Scientific and Industrial…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maitland's 68Th Exhibition. Dairy Cattle a Feature Horse Section Shows Improvement Attractive Pavilions Mitchell's Flat Wins District Exhibit Additional Awards
The parade of horses at Maitland Show, which opened yesterday, was the best for several years. This was particularly the me in the ponies. Draughts were also much ahead of recent shows, and competition was keen. Dairy cattle were splendidly represented and made a strong section. Jerseys, Guernseys, Ayrshires, Illawarras and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The One-man Farm
Messrs, G. Ernst and Sons, of Mitchell's Flat, demonstrate in no uncertain manner what can be produced from one farm. Their display in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sale of Dairy Herd and Plant
Mr. J. P. Idstein reports a very successful sale by auction of Mr, George Martin's dairy herd and farm implements, at Bolwarra, Cows…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Farmers' Markets Alexandria Sales
Business was steady at Alexandria at late rates supplies moving out slowly. No oaten hay was sold, and other lines of forage remained…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Victorian Farmers Arrangements for Tour
Arrangements have been completed in connection with the visit to the Hunter River of a party of 60 dairy farmers from Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ferodale Farm Sagar v Closer Settlement Ltd., and ANOTHER
This action, in which William Thomas Sagar was the plaintiff and Closer Settlement, Ltd. and Henry Ferdinand Halloran the defendants was heard, pursuant to a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pastoral Wages
Press reports to the effect that a reduction in the wages of pastoral workers under the Federal Pastoral Award had been declared may lead to some…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pastoral Outlook Improved Results of the Rain. Much More Is Wanted
In a number of districts the dry spell is definitely broken, in others useful first falls are reported, while somo extensive areas are still awaiting relief…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sale of Show Cattle
Mr. J. Enright conducted a sale of show cattle on the West Maitland Show Ground to-day. Sales were as follows: Account Martin Bros.,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Brisbane Wool Sales
Winehcombe, Carson, Ltd., received the following advice from their Brisbane office:— "Brisbane wool sales opened to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Agricultural and Pastoral Notes (Issued by the Department of Agriculture.) Pastoral the Cochineal Insect. Establishment for Pricklypear Control
As agents for the destruction and control of prickly-pear three species of insects have been proved effective by the Department of Agriculture, namely,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Pastoral. the Cochineal Insect. Establishment for Prickly Pear Control
As agents for the destruction and control of prickly pear three species of insects have been proved effective by the Department of Agriculture, name [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Dungog Co-op. Butter factory Half-yearly Meeting
The 46th half-yearly meeting of shareholders of Dungog Co-operative Butter Factory, Ltd., was held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday morning…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dungog Co-op. Butter Factory. Successful Half-year
The 46th half-yearly meeting of shareholders of Dungog Co.-operative Butter Factory was held on Saturday last when the directors' report and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →