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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

2,711 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 51 of 136

Wool Week

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 3

Next week is wool week, from the 10th. inst. to the 15th. An intensive campaign has been organised throughout the State, the slogan being…

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Wheat Market Slightly Easier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 6

Wheat was slightly easier in Sydney yesterday. Bulk was offered in fair-sized parcels at 2/10 1/2, but no business could be traced at this…

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Wool Week Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 5

The principal softgoods houses in Newcastle are making displays in connection with wool week which will commence on Monday and…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 May 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 fanner desire information relevant to his work on the land…

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Correspondence. Wool Week. (To the Editor)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 2

Sir,—The week, from 10th to 16th May, has been allocated as a week in which every action will be taken by the churches, primary producers'…

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Control of Sheep-Fly. Science and Oil of Eucalyptus

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 3

That eucalyptus oil will, at no distant date, play an effective part in the protection of sheep against the attacks of the blow-fly pest is an opinion…

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Wool-australia's Bodyguard a Truly National "Week"

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 8

From May 10th to 16th is Wool Week throughout New South Wales. Mr F. H. Tout, President of the Graziers' Association suggested it, and…

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A Menace! Russian Wheat Expert's View Junee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. W. S. Clayton, an officer of the Department of Agriculture, addressing the Marinna Agricultural Bureau…

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Trees on the Dairy Farm. a Seasonable Reminder

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

Trees have a very definite value on the daily, farm, and the fact should be made a note, of now that plantng time is approaching…

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Economy on the Dairy Farm Mr C. A. Moffitt's Address at Bureau Conference

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 2

Mr C. A. Moflitt, of Moruya, and formerly of Singleton, read a comprehensive paper at last week's Conference of the Hunter River and Lower North…

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Good Competition At the Wool Sales Prices Hold London, May 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

At the London wool sales, which were continued to-day, 10,940 bales were offered, of which, approximately, 9600 were…

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Wool—Australia's Bodyguard. a Truly National Week Country Will Be There

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

Next week, from May 10th. to 16th., is Wool Week throughout New South Wales. Mr. F. H. Tout, President of the Graziers'…

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For the Man on the Land The Wool Position. the Pavor of Meeinos

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

Winehcombe, Carson Ltd. report:— Selling experiences of late supply further evidence of the relatively strong' position of merinos compared…

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Pickering Farms. Capital Values. Reduction Sought

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

The Under-Secretary for Lands advises with reference to representations made by the late Mr. W. Cameron, to the Minister, on behalf of Mr. R…

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Useful About the Dairy a Handy Home-made Dipper

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

A handy little dipper which will be found very useful for many purposes about the dairy may be made from a two-pound preserved fruit can. The lid…

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Dairying. Useful About the Dairy. a Handy Home-made Dipper

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 3

A handy little dipper which will be found very useful for many purposes about the dairy may be made from a 2lb. preserved fruit can. The lid should…

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Dairying Industry Address at Agricultural Bureau Conference. Early History and Progress Traced

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 3

One of the most interesting addresses at the Hunter River and Lower North Coast Agricultural Bureau Conference in Singleton…

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Angry Farmers at Tullamore Rural Bank Attacked

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

A monster meeting of farmers and graziers of Tullamore and districts was held at Tullamore to protest against the Rural Bank selling local property…

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Relief for Hunter Farmers Announcement by Minister

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 8

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr W. F. Dunn) announced in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that relief would be given to…

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