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Farming & the land, 1934

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Primary Producers' Weekly Notes. (Issued by authority of the Central Executive Council) The Dairy Products Act

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 5

An announcement made on Friday last by the Department of Commerce was to the effect that arrangements to hold a poll of the dairy farmers in…

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Wild and Woolly Wrestling "Whiskers" Blake Defeats "Farmer" Robinson. Strand Stadium Contest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 2

Although it must be just too bad for "Whiskers" Blake when he has to eat some, there is no denying the fact that his heard…

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Butter Export

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 4

During the week ended May 26 the commonwealth graders examined for export at Sydney 9310 boxes of butter of which 9279 were saited and 31…

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Coastal Cattle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 8

Cattle values were unchanged throughout the Homebush auctions on Monday, indications pointing to moderate offerings at the yards. A…

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RESTRICTION Butter Exports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 8

A conference was held at the Chamber of Manufactures, Sydney, of directors of butter factories to ascertain their views on the question of…

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Sheep Owners Harassed

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 2

Sheep owners of the Coonamble district, who are having an unenviable time through the ravages of flies and various ailments of their flocks, have…

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Butter Imports British Figures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 3

Reports from the Empire Marketing Board received by the Department of Commerce show that imports of butter into the United Kingdom…

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Buying Wheat Soviet Organisation Crop Failures London, May-29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 7

The "Daily Telegraph" declares that the Soviet organisation in London is buying Australian and Argentine wheat for shipment to Vladvostok…

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Soviet Buys Wheat Crops Spoiled by Severe Drought. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 1

The "Daily Telegraph" says that a Soviet organisation in London is buying Australian and Argentine wheat for shipment, to Vladivostock, owing to…

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Huge Wheat Surpluses Federal Ministry's Action

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 2

As a result of the huge wheat surpluses indicated the Federal Ministry will make as a basis for its proposed trade agreements with nine or 10…

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Butter Factory Directors Meet Important Conference in Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 3

A conference was held at the Chamber of Manufacturers yesterday of directors of butter factories to ascertain their views on the question of…

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Artificial Wool Japan Doubtful of Prospects

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 4

Dairen, Monday.—Runiors have possibly reached Australia that a factory in Tokio will shortly enter into production of artificial wool, but the…

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New Butter Box Invented Trial Shipment to Be Made

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 3

A butter box, embracing several new features, has been invented by Mr Thos. 0'Connor, of Alexandera Headlands, Brisbane. This is claimed by…

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Surplus Wheat Seeking an Outlet Ten Countries Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 10

Consequent on the huge indicated wheat surpluses in 1933-34 and 1934-85, the Federal Ministry will make as a basic for its proposed trade…

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Royal Society Fodder Competition District Farms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 7

For the first time in this district a conservation of fodder competition is being conducted under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural Society…

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Dairy Produce Quotas Prime Minister Replies to Statements

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 4

Replying to statements made by the Premier of Queensland (Mr Forgan Smith), regarding the prospect of the imposition of quotas on Australian…

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Selling Country Milk for Dairy Milk Comment by Judge Curlewis

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 2

Judge Curlewis, in the Quarter Sessions Court yesterday, said milk vendors who sold country (pastcurised) milk for dairy milk could be prosecuted…

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Wheat Killed The Grasshopper Pest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 4

According to a Department report, probably 63,000 acres of seedling wheat have been destroyed by grass. hoppers in western grain areas about…

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Hares Eat Crops

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 2

In a letter to the Baulkham Hills Shire Council, a woman resident stated that any crops she tried to grow on her farm at Maroota were destroyed by…

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Sheep for Japan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 4

Mr. Kino Shita, representing the Japanese Department of Agriculture, passed through Brisbane on the Kyckkoh Maru on route to Sydney, his…

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