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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1932

2,439 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 122

Pastoral. the Grasshopper. Methods of Control

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

For the control of grasshoppers it important to take early action, and combative measures should commence with the marking of the egg beds in…

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Australian Butter for England Hopeful Outlook

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 1

Addressing a conference of butter and cheese factory delegates in Sydney yesterday, Sir George Fuller, formerly New South Wales Agent-General in…

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Agricultural and Pastoral for the Man on the Land

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

These notes are issued every week, by direction of the Hon. the Minister 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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Cattle Ticks Presence Confirmed by Inspector Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

Following an examination of conditions in the area supposed to be affected, the Chief Veterinary Surgeon (Mr. Max Henry) said…

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Continental Wool Position. No Surplus Supplies

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

Recent wool marketing events certainly offer evidence of soundness in the selling position of the staple. Australian and London…

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Must Come Down. Primary Production Costs. Butter Position Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 10

Addressing a conference of butter and cheese factory delegates to-day, Sir George Fuller, formerly New South Wales…

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DEMAN—Town and District News Big Figures. Butter Factory's Output

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

Denman district has enjoyed one of the best seasons on record. THe following figures bear striking, testimony to the fertility of the district, and to the economic importance of the dairying industry to Denman. The following are for the six months ended December 31 last:—…

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Milk Inquiry Opens Dairy Farmers Give Evidence

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

The inquiry commenced yesterday in No. 3 Arbitration Court by the Milk Board into the minimum price to be paid to dairymen…

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Wool Cargo on Fire Vessel Reaches Wellington Harbour. Heat Too Intense for Salvage. Wellington (N.Z.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

The steamer Port Macquarie arrived here this morning from Wanganui with its wool cargo on fire. On the vessel's arrival attempts were…

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Wanton Destruction. Farm Produce Destroyed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

Mr. Bennett, share farmer on "Karoola," near Muswellbrook, suffered a considerable loss as a result of wanton destruction…

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For the Man on the Land Dairyig. The Advance in Dairying. Directions for Future Development

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

Big improvements have been made in the dairying industry in the last ten years, but they have been mainly on the manufacturing and marketing…

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Vegetable Crops. Ploughed in by Growers. High Railway Costs

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 5

Owing to the low prices received in the Sydney markets for peas and beans, some excellent crops at Burrawang and Wildes Moadow have been…

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The Yards, Bails, and Dairy

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

Trouble is sometimes caused by:—(1) leaning to wash down the bails. (2) Washing dairy or separating room floor with water the utensils…

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The Care of Cream on the Farm and in Transit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

Second-quality cream may be caused by:—(1) Failing to stir with a metal stirrer…

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The Causes of Second-grade Cream. E. O. DALGLEIGH, H.D.D., Senior Dairy Instructor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

The first inquiry a dairy-farmer, makes when his cream is classed as second quality is "What is the cause of it?" Very often the factory grader…

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Land for Poultry Farming. Most Suitable Types

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

It is the usual thing to consider any class of land suitable for poultry-keeping, observes a departmental publication, but as in the case of other…

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The Advance in Dairying. Directions for Future Development

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 5

Big improvements have been made in the dairying industry in the last ten years, but they have been mainly on the manufacturing and marketing…

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Ploughed In Vegetable Crops. Railway Costs

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 6

A message from Bowral states that owing to the low prices received in the Sydney markets for peas and beans, some excellent crops at Burrawang and…

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Dairying. the Advance in Dairying Directions for Future Development

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

Big improvements have been made in the dairying industry in the last ten years, but they have been mainly on the manufacturing and marketing side,…

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Help for Farmers Rural Reliefs Ltd. Considers Future

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 6

The manager of Rural Reliefs, Ltd., states that his directors are desirous of learning to what extent the company's services may be required for…

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