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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 January 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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Newcastle Wool Sales "On The. Air."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

The New England, North and NorthWest Producers' Co., Ltd. (Nenco) announce that for the first time in the history of woolselling in New South…

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Pastoral. During the Hot Weather. Avoid Unnecessary Handling of The Flock

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

During the hot weather (writes the Sheep and Wool Expert of the Department of Agriculture) the flock should be handled as little as possible…

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Sheep Blow-fly Control. Value of Trapping and Poisoning

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

Discussing in a recent report the prevalence and need for control of sheep blow-fly, the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of the Department of…

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Wool and Money Exchange. a Market Help

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4
Also in The Scone Advocate

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:— The increase in the money exchange, rate to £115/7/6 is the best development the wool trade has experienced…

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Wheat Position Important Move Forde's Message Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

The manager of the Government grain elevators (Mr. Harris) in response' to his urgent representations on the wheat…

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For the Man on the Land Pastoral Industry. Now for the Meetings. "Costs Must Be Reduced." a Lead From the Country

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

Commencing January 15, meetings will be held throughout the State, emphasising the national and vital necessity of getting costs of…

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Wheat Payment Farmers' Demand PERTH

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

At a conference of wheat growers held last night it was decided to demand from the Federal Government a guarantee of 4/ at the sidings for…

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Dearer Butter SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

The wholesale price or butter will be advanced another d. a Ib. on Monday, when the new wholesale rate will be…

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World's Wheat Estimate of Crop an Increase Washington, Jan. 4

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 8

The total 1930 wheat crop for 41 countries, exclusive of Russia and China, was estimated to-day by the United States Department of…

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Wool Man Dies SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 9

Mr. Duncan Carson, chairman of directors of Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., died this morning after several…

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Wheat Prices Government's Guarantee the Conditions

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 9

The conditions under which the Government's guaranteed price of 3/ a bushel for wheat of f.a.q will be paid this season are outlined in a statement…

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Dearer Butter Due to Exchange Rate MELBOURNE

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 11

Local dairy firms announced to-day an increase of 4/8 a swt in the mice of butter, which represents about a 1/2 d a lb. rise on…

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Silos Full Rationing Applied State Wheat Glut

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 9

Rationing is now being applied to the wheat industry. In the country 51 out of 99 silos are overflowing, and to relieve…

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Pastoral and Agriculture Advice for the Man on the Land Notes by Experts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

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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Pastoral and Agricultural Advice for the Man on the Land Notes by Experts

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 3

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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Russian Wheat Will Flood Market SAYS U.S. Expert Washington. Jan. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

Dr. Harbut, of the United States Agricultural Department who recently returned from an extended scientific journey…

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Year's Rain Meant Profit and Loss to Man on the Land Heavy Floods Wheat Damaged, Too Interesting Review

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 12

Rain can mean either prosperity or loss to the man on the land. It all depends on how and when, and in what…

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Huge Gift To Canadian Farmers VANCOUVER, Jan, 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 3

It is reported from Ottawa that a relief grant of at least 20,000,000 dollars will be made to pra[?]e farmers during the…

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