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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

2,711 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 22 of 136

Agricultural. the Wheat Crop. Correct Depth to Sow

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

If the maximum results are lo be obtained from the wheat crop tie seed must be sown at the correct depth. In the ideal seed-bed it should, be sown…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

'Schute, Bell & Co., Ltd., report, At our sale on Wednesday we offered an attractive catalogue, but at the same time cannot but comment on so many…

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Wool From Bow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

The Rosegrove clip from Mrs. M. A. Boyd, Bow, was among the offerings at Winchcombe Carson's Sydney auction last Tuesday. The ewes and…

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Newcastle Wool Sales

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

The New England, North and North-West Producers' Co., Ltd. (Neneo), announce that the clearing-up sale of the present wool-selling season will…

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Butter Awards at Newcastle Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

For the third year in succession Singleton has secured the honor of annexing the same three prizes in the butter sections at the Newcastle Show…

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More Canadian Butter EDMONTON (Alberta), Feb. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

In January thin year, the Alberta creamery butter manufacture increased 77 per cent., as compared with…

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Pastoral. Care of Lambing Ewes. The Question of reeding

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

The need for devoting special attention to pregnant ewes can scarcely be over-emphasised, and the cheep: owner should see that not only are…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

These notes are issued every week, by direction of the Hon. the Mini[?] of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. Should any farmer desire information relevant to his work on the land…

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Striped Wool Packs Dyeing Process Affected Discontinuance Urged

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

The special objection taken by foreign mills against the use of blue-striped woolpacks was recently brought under the notice of…

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Wheat May Be Withheld. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) Washington

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 7

A possibility that the Grain Stabilisation Committee might withhold 200,000,000 bushels of wheat until July 1 is foreseen by the Chairman of the…

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Wheat Conference Australia May Participate (Australian Press Assn. Message.) Ottawa

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 7

Representations have been made to the Canadian Government, it is stated, for a conference to be held in which Russia, Australia, the Argentine and…

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Wool Production Increased 200 Per Cent. in 10 Years Methods Adopted

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 8

Pasture improvement work, has been carried out by the manager of Warrangong Station, Koorawatha, Mr W. Pietriche, since 1920, with remarkable…

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The Farming Life

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

The trials and tribulations of the farmer are being plentifully portrayed of late. So much has been heard of the reverse conditions that a…

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Riverina Farmers. Something Wrong Somewhere" Albury, Thursday. [?]

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

Mr. William Ross, farmer, of Bucklesly commenting on the complaints of Riverina farmers to-day, said: In all previous years we have had good…

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Maize in the Dairy Ration. a Valuable Concentrate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4
Also in The Scone Advocate

A dairy cow can only produce satisfactorily when fed a balanced ration, and in sufficient amount to meet her requirements from the point of view of…

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HINTON Crops at Standstill Rain Wanted Hinton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

Recent rain storms have not been nearly sufficient for the farms. The ground is very dry, and the growth almost at a standstill…

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Fruit Fly. Protection of Late-ripening Crops

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

Application of foliage poison spray for control of fruit fly should commence about five weeks before the fruit it harvested, but growers of…

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Watering of Dairy Cows

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

If cows are to produce large quantities of milk and maintain health and condition a plentiful supply of pure water is necessary, and the system of…

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