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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1930

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P. D. S. Column South African Farmers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

Reference has previously been made in this column to the visit of a group of 18 South Africans to Australia and New Zealand on an…

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Dairying in the West

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

With lower wool and sheep values, many engaged in sheep farming as a part occupation are naturally looking for a more profitable employment…

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Unclean Dairy Premises

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

Dairy Inspector Lacey proceeded against a dairyman at the Gloucester Court on Monday for failing to keep his dairy premises clean. Mr. W. W…

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Australian Wheat Pool

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 4

The outstanding event of the week, so far as the primary producers of the Commonwealth are concerned, is the Canberra conference of Ministers for…

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American Wheat. Chicago, Feb. 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 3

The wheat market broke sharply at noon to-day, and then recovered partially just before the close, Short covering was the main factor in…

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Sydney Wool Sales Good Clearances

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 4

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Coy., reports:— On the 17th February we offered 6045 bales, representative of a wide…

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Wool Sales. Sydney Market Firm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 3

At the Sydney wool sales an average selection of 8138 holos was offered at auction. Of these 7030 were sold, an additional 248 balos being…

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Brighter Outlook for the Wool Industry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 6

During a holiday in Great Britain, Sir John Vicars, who was closely associated with the organisation of the British-Australian Wool…

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Wheat Market. Winnipeg Collapse. Winnipeg, Feb. 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 3

Wheat prices tumbled to the lowest level since last summer to-day, dropping 5¾ cents on the closing rates of Saturday. The break was a…

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Wheat Industry. Proposed Compulsory Pool. Favourably Considered

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 2

At the afternoon session of the wheat conference at Canberra, nil the State representatives present agreed in the main with the proposals of…

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Wheat. "Values Must Rise." London Dealer's Opinion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 2

Good news for Australian wheat farmers was brought from London by Mr. Phillip H. Bushell, chairman of directors of Bushells, Ltd., who…

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Farmers' Markets Alexandria Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 6

The market was quiet at Alexandria yesterday, but values showed little alteration. Prices did not quite reach Monday's level for eaten and wheat…

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Dairy Industry on Sound Footing , Interesting Figures by Director MacInnes

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 1

"Dairying has greater possibilities than any other industry," said the director of dairying (Mr.L. T. Maclnnes), addressing a large gathering of dairymen in the Mudgee Town Hall. AVERAGE CONSUMPTION PER UNIT…

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Butter Report

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 1

Messrs. Prescott Ltd. report under date l5th February, 1930:— Sydney:—The recent increase in production is scarcely being maintained this…

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Co-operative Wheat Trading

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 1

The Canadian Wheat Pool oilers a very fine example of the success of co-operation when backed by the solid support of producers. During the season just ended…

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Cattle Drafting Thrills for Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 6

Thrills aplenty are promised at the forthcoming Newcastle Show, when the cattle drafting events come on. Nearly a score of expert horsemen…

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New Era. Australian Wheat. Pool Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 2

A series of resolutions containing suggestions for the successful operation of a ceompulsory Commonwealth wheat pool, should a bailot of…

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Wool Sales. Keen Competition in Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 3

Wool sales were held yesterday at the Sydney Wool Exchange, [?]ridge-street, when the quantity catalogued totalled 8294 bales, and the sales…

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P. D. S. Column South African Dairy Farmers

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 1

Reference has previously been made in this column to the visit of a group of 18 South Africans to Australia and New Zealand on an investigation tour. The party…

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Farmers' Markets

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 3

A slightly easier tendency was in evidence in the forage section at Alexandria yesterday, and many lines sold at lower prices. Wheaten chaff…

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