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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1937

2,193 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 54 of 110

Wool Stocks Low. Favourable Position

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report 28th June: As a result of the good demand which has prevailed for wool during…

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Eradicating the Sheep Fly. Mr. Grogan's Scheme. "Payment by Results."

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 2

"I have decided to reveal to you gentlemen my plan for eradicating the blowfly. I have put it in writing, and I ask that the statement be read…

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SINGLETON Death of Dairy Cow Plant Poisoning Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 2

Referring to the death of Mr. W. L. Heuston's valuable Illawarra Shorthorn cow, which occurred last week, Mr. W. K. Goodsir, who…

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The Maize Crop Field Selection of Seed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 1

There are several reasons why selection of maize for seed should commence with selection in the field. By this means large cars which have…

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Brave Dairyman. 1937 Ford V-8 Utilities. Angry Bull Driven Off. Greater Economy; New Easy-action Brakes

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 2

Mr. Bernard W. Mullane a dairyman, of Pymble, showed considerable courage on Friday in subduing a Jersey bull which had attacked a Commercial operators will be interested in the new 1937 range of Ford V-8 utilities now on display in the showrooms of all Ford dealers…

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Butter Export

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 8

During the week ended June 26 the Commonwealth graders examined for export at Sydney 600 boxes of butter of which 573 boxes were suited and…

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Wool Report

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 4

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 25th inst.: The closing series of auctions in the Brisbane market has been continued…

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Canadian Wheat Crop an Alarming Prospect (Australian Press Assn. Message.) OTTAWA

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 2

The alarming condition of the Canadian wheat crop is revealed in a report of the Bureau of Statistics. The report shows that much of the…

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"Not Justifiable" Higher Butter Prices SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 4

Mr. O. Schreiber, President of the Union Secretaries Association commenting on the increase in the price of butter said it was iniquitons and…

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Bright Tone at To-day's Cattle Sales

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 3

As a result of the change in weather conditions, there was a brighter tone at the Shire saleyards to-day. Fat Cattle.—A fairly heavy yarding,…

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Penny Rise in Butter Price Defended "JUSTIFIED" Recoup Farmer For Recent Losses Answer to Criticism Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 7

Replying to criticisms voiced by industrialists and a section of the metropolitan press against the increase in the price of butter, the secretary of the Commonwealth Dairy…

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Strong Market Brisbane Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 5

The wool sales were continued yesterday when 13,613 bales were offered The selection comprised average sorts in good proportion A strong market prevailed…

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Dearer Butter and Cheese Basic Wage the Factor

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 1

The price of butter was increased by 1d a 1b yesterday. The price of cheddar cheese was also increased by a 1b…

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Primary Producers Welcome Increase In Butter Prices "More Than Justified"

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 3

In contrast to the statements in the metropolitan press that housewives would be forced to fall back on butter substitutes, and general opposition to the increase in butter from 1/5 to 1/6 per 1b. retail,…

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Junior Farmers Advisory Committee Singleton Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 2

The annual meeting of the committee was held in tho library of the High School, York-street, Singleton. There was a fairly good attendance…

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Farmer Getting Back What He Lost Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 3

The Secretary of the Dairy Produce Equalisation Committee (Mr Geo. Twohill) said to-day that the rise of 1d a 1b. in the price of butter was…

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Progress of Junior Farmers Annual Meeting of Advisory Committee

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 3

The annual meeting of the above committee was held in the library of the Intermediate High School, Yorkstreet, on Monday night. There was…

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Butter Markets

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 4

N. S. Wales:—More rain has fallen on [?]ill coastal dairying centres. That the decline in production is now more pronounced is evident from the arrivals…

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Price of Butter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 6

While the recent rise in the price of butter is being adversely commented upon in the metropolitan press, and has been criticised by…

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Cattle by Air (To the Editor)

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 1

Even a child knows that the stork has traditional duties to perform; but the most airminded adult will be a little surprised to learn that the aeroplane may…

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