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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1935

2,769 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 76 of 139

Local and General News Losses of Cattle for Year

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 July 1935 · page 2

The return showing losses of cattle throughout the State from tuberculosis, actinomycosis, and cancer, during the year ended June 30 last, shows that in…

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Values Fall Wool-Selling Season MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 July 1935 · page 7

In the 1934-35 wool-selling season a greater amount of wool was sold when compared with the previous year, but owing to the lower price…

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Wool Sales Advance in Prices LONDON, July 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 July 1935 · page 1

A strong firm tone ruled when the wool selling series opened to-day and prices advanced fully 10 per cent on closing rates on the series…

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London Wool Sales Reopening Shows Improvement. (Australian Press Assn. Message) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 July 1935 · page 1

The wool sales opened to-day to brisk competition. The prices for merino wool advanced 71 per cent., and crossbreds from 7½ per…

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Boys Wanted on Experimental Farms

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 July 1935 · page 2

According to the Under-Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (Mr Ross), farmers are vainly endeavouring to secure juvenile labour. He stated…

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BOWTHORNE Butter Factory Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 July 1935 · page 4

The monthly report of the Bow-thorne Co-operative Butter factory, Ltd., is as follows:—Total butter manufactured during month of June…

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London Wool Sales London, July 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 July 1935 · page 1

At the wool sales to-day 10,210, bales were offered, lncluding 837 from New South Wales. The approximate sales, of…

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First Settler Farm Near Windaor WINGHAM

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 July 1935 · page 10

A few weeks back Mr. Albert Hannabus, of Windsor, New South "Wales, with members of his fam-ily, paid a visit to Wingham. Mr…

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Bobs Farm

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1935 · page 1

A very pleasant evening was spent in the Bobs Farm Hall, on Saturday, 29th June, when Miss Jesse Cromarty, was given a gift evening on the eve of her…

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The Life History of the Liver Fluke of Sheep and Cattle

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 1

Adult fluke-live-in the bile ducts of sheep and cattle, more rarely in the goat, horse, pig, rabbit and occasionally in man. Eggs laid by females…

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Australian Butter

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 2

"It is obvious to anyone who studies the position of Australian butter overseas that there is room for improvement. We must not ease up until…

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Wool Report

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 4

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., reports:—Chief interest during the week has centred on the opening of the London Wool Sales…

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PASTORAL. Breeding Merinos. Aim at a Fixed Ideal

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 7

It has been said that rams have a 75 per cent, influence on a flock, and this is quite true provided that the ewes are reasonably well bred—and…

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Whittingham Agricultural Bureau "No Substitute for Butter."

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the above was held in the Whittingham hall lastnight, with the president (Mr H. C. Voss) in the chair…

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Sheep Dealer's Profit Sequel to Relief Rains

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 4

Owing to the recent rains and the sharp advance in sheep values, local dealers have made good profits (States a Dalby message)…

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The Wool Position. Outlook Promising

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 8

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:— The recent quotation of 30d. for average 64's Merino tops is the highest price recorded for a year, and the…

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Wheat Market Bran and Pollard SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 4

The city wheat market was steady but quiet yesterday. In the parcels section there was an occasional buyer at 2/11 for prompt bulk wheat, whilst…

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A Warning Deadly to Cattle Poison Plant Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 2

Timely warning is given to stock owners by Mr. N. H. Litchfield, district stock inspector, to be on their guard against a certain vine, known…

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London Wool Sales. Full Rates Maintained. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 2

At the wool sales 10,150 bales were offered to strong competition, especially from the Home trade, at full rates…

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The Wool Market Advance in Prices London, July 9

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 2

A strong, firm tone ruled when the wool selling series opened to-day, and prices advanced fully 10 per cent on closing rates on the last series…

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