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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1930

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Blended Butter Bill Before British Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 2

Mr Oswald Lewis's Blended Butter Bill passed the third reading in the House of Commons on Tuesday. The principal provision is the…

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The Awards Cattle. Durhams and Shorthorns

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 4

[?] three years, J. Merchant; cow, J. Merchant 1, W. Judd 2; helper 2 and under 8 years, W. Jupp 1 and 2; bull, one and under two, J…

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Pastoral. Pasture Improvement. the Cost of Top-dressing

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 8

The present is proving a busy time for the farmer who has decided that the outstanding results obtained from top-dressing the natural pastures are…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 8

These notes are issued every week, by direction of the Hon. the Minister a Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. Should any farmer desire information relevant to his work on the land not referred to in these notes at the time, a query addressed to the…

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Use More Wool Slogan Prize Awarded

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 1

A great number of slogan suggestions reached the committee of the "Use More Wool" appeal in response to the competition. The wide interest speaks…

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Latest Cables. London Wool Sales. Billiards. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 2

At the wool sales, there was a small offering of greasy merinos, but an excellent selection of crossbreds. The Home trade demand was predominant,…

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Wool Sales. the London Market. London, Match 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 6

At to-day's wool sales a catalogue comprising 9095 bales was submitted, including 630 bales New South Wales, [?] Western Australian, 1680…

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Government Wheat Pool Scheme Statement by Premier. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 8

The Premier (Mr Bavin) said to-day that Cabinet had decided not to enter the Commonwealth Government Wheat Pool Scheme under present conditions…

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London Wool Sales (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 9

There wore only small offerings of greasy merinos, but an excellent selection of crossbreds. Home trade demand was predominant, and prices fully…

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Share Farming Case. District Court Action

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 2

In the District Court on Tuesday, before his Honor Judge Sheridan, David P. O'Brien and Arthur G. Mills, of the Denman district, were the plaintiff and…

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The Farmer's Champion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of the 25th I noticed a letter from straight griffin H. G. Ralston, bringing to light the actions of our local…

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Sale of Farm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 4

Mr. J. P. Idsteln reports having sold, for Mr. B. Cant, his highly-improved farm at Mt. Dee, near West Maitland Railway Station, to Mr. W…

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Farmers' Markets Alexandria Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 6

Trade was practically at a standstill at Alexandria yesterday. The demand for most consignments was restricted, and buyers were again…

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Local Dairying

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 4

Mr. R. Lean who is the only dairyman in the Tea Gardens district, has proved what can be done in this district, and his example should give…

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Whitewash on the Farm. a Useful Formula

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 8

Whitewash has a wide application to faromue and deserves a much greater popularity than it at present enjoys. Its ingredients are inexpensive and…

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The Orchard Apple and Pear Crop. Harvesting Late Varieties

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 8

A factor that accounts for a good slice of the orchardist's profits is carelessness in the harvesting of his crop. As harvesting of late varieties of…

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Cattle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1930 · page 4

In the beef cattle, Durhams were the most numerous. Amongst them, the Devons, Hereford, and fats were some excellent types and the classes…

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District Cattle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1930 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: Our sales at [?]omobush on Thursday included E. C. Higgins, Gloucester, 2 bullocks at £16/4/: T. K. Higgins…

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Pastoral. Pasture Improvement. the Cost of Top-dressing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1930 · page 5

The present is proving a busy time for the farmer who has decided that the outstanding results obtained from top-dressing the natural pastures are…

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The Man on the Land Pastoral and Agricultural Advice. Notes by Experts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1930 · page 5

These notes are issued by the Department of Agriculture, under direction of the Minister, and based on experiments of the Department. Should any farmer desire information relevant to…

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