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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1934

2,897 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 32 of 145

Alleged Wool "Topping" Charge Against Sheep Farmer Wellington (N.Z.)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 3

John Simmons, of Canterbury, a sheep farmer, was committed for trial at the Supreme Court on a charge that, with intent to defraud, he represented…

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Armidale Cattle Sale

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 6

Walter J. Hawke and Co., announce in this issue a special cattle sale for Tuesday next, which will represent the best quality yarding offered in…

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Wool Report

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 4

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. reports as follows:— At the concluding sales last week in…

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Maitland Store Cattle Sale

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 4

J. Enright reports Tuesday's sale of store cattle at Campbell's Hill:— The best lot of cattle as regards quality and condition was forward and…

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Ground Improvements New Cattle Pens

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

During recent weeks considerable and much-needed improvements have been carried out on the ground, and, perhaps, the most important work…

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London Wool Sales London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day, 10,331 bales were offered, of which 4723 were sold. The offerings were chiefly crossbreds, which met with…

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Wool Was Good. Restricted Competition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

Mr. T. A. Vasey, judge of the wool fieeces was pleased with the quality of the, wool exhibits, but disappointed that the fleeces were so few in…

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Closed Firm Brisbane Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 4

Drisbane wool sales closed to-day, when 11,271 bales were offered. The wools, which were drawn from most parts of the State, contalned a big…

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MR. C. Derricott's Successes Cattle Take Honors at Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

Mr.C. Derricott was indeed pleased with his success at the Cessnock Show last week. He took triple honours in the male…

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Among the Cattle Polled Angus Breed "Best in Australia"

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 1

The large entry in the stud, beef, and f[?]t cattle proved the wisdom of the Committee in providing additional accommodation for these classes. This…

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Quieter Demand London Wool, Sales LONDON, March 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 1

At the wool sales to-day 10,331 bales were offered. Including 533 New South Wales, of which approximately 4723 were sold…

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American Wheat Sowing Close to 1933 Level Washington

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

It was officially announced to-day that American farmers intend planting 18,599,000 acres of wheat this season. This is 97.5 per cent…

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Splendid Parade in the Ring. Beef Cattle Excel. Ring Events Second Day Awards

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

The big day of the Exhibition was yesterday, when not only the more important and spectacular ring events were decided, but the big attraction…

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£55,000,000 Estimated Value of Wool Clip a Sound Position

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 3

Present indications are that Australia's wool cheque for the current season will be round about £55,000,000. Commonwealth wool sales to the end…

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London Wool Sales Price Levels Maintained (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 6

At the wool sales to-day 10,331 bales were offered, of "which approximately 4722 were sold. The offerings were chiefly crossbred, and met with a…

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American Spring Wheat Sowing 18,580;d00 Acres to Be Planted. (Australian Press Assn. Message;) Washington

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 1

It was officially announced to-day that American farmers intend planting 18,580,000 acres to the spring wheat. This is 97.5 per cent. of the 1933…

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To Farmers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

Steel Plow Shares, Mouldboards and Soleplates, for all makes, much cheaper than you can purchase elsewhere at W. Butler and Sons, Lorn, West…

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Dairy Judging Competition

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

Boys' open dairy cattle judging competition: W. Sleep 1, C. Studdart 2, J. Burrows 3, D. Varley 4, W. Anable 5. There was a fine exhibit in the…

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Poultry-farming Reminders for March

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

See that the birds are not overcrowded—particularly the young stock. Thoroughly clean up the brooder houses and weaning pens, and spell…

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British Farmers' Plight Protection Sought. London

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 1

Advocating, a clearly-thought out policy for agriculture, "The Times" says: "The British farmer has the same right to be protected against…

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