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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

2,173 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 32 of 109

The Farmers' Plight

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 4

"Every farmer to-day," states Mr E. J. Garland, of Calgary, Canada, "has been told that he must reduce his cost of production. How can he…

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Farming in Germany "Do As You Are Told

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 1

When various economists and politicians talk of economic planning or of a planned economy it should be remembered that they have in mind…

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Farm and Station News Water for Dairy Cattle

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 6

For the best results from dairy cows the water supply should be of good quality, plentiful, and easy of access. Running water and troughs are much…

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Butter Exports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 6

During the week ended April 9, Commonwealth graders in New South Wales examined for export 7857 boxes o' butter, as follows—At Sydney,…

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Store Cattle Sale

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 2

E. W. Sparke Pty. Ltd. report having effected a total clearance of the store cattle offered by them in Maitland yards on 8th inst. The yarding…

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Special Cattle Sale

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 3

Tom Hicks reports a heavy yarding of cattle at the special cattle sale held on Wednesday last. There was a smaller attendance of buyers than…

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Wool Report

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 5

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 8th. instant:—We submitted at our sale on…

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Royal Show Dairy Cattle Judged Police Exhibit Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 7

Horses held pride of place at the Royal Agricultural Show to-day, and public interest centred particularly in the appearance of the…

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Sydney Show Northern Successes Beef Cattle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 2

Judging opened at the Sydney Show yesterday, when awards were made in the beef cattle and pig sections. Pigs were less…

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Cattle Brand Was Not Registered Sequel in Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 6

On February 22 the attention of Sergeant H. Collins was attracted to a mob of cattle taken to the Campbell's Hill saleyards by Joseph…

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Wool Sales Market in Melbourne MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 8

Nearly 10,000 bales were offered ai the wool sales in Melbourne, and a clearance of 90 per cent, was made. Competition was general. Bradford…

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Joy in the Land. Sunday's Rain... Relief for Farmers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 3

To-day there is joy in the land, and the gloom associated with the long dry spell has given way to a feeling of optimism that we are…

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Citrus Crops Effect of Dry Weather Official Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 2

The generally favourable outlook throughout coastal groves during early February was not maintained owing to the hot, dry weather which prevailed…

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Raymond Terrace Junior Farmers' Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 4

The Junior Farmers held a successful show at Raymond Terrace on Saturday 2nd inst., the attendance and interest in it being better and more…

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Singleton Cattle

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 4

The cattle market showed an upward trend at Homebush on Monday, quality lines being up to 10/- dearer. Winchcombe, Carson's sales included…

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Winter Wheat Crop Chicago, April 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 9

The Department of Agriculture forecast of the winter wheat crop is 707,000 bushels. A fine of £5, in default 12 days'…

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Local Successes. Cattle. Beef Section

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

Herefords: Bull, 12 and under 15 months, Fenwick Bros.' Myall Show Boat 1, Fenwick Bros.' Myall Watchman 3. Heifer, 18 months and…

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Wool Frieze Mural Decoration

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 8

In a London garage fitted out as a studio, seven men and six women, from Australia, a New Zealander, and an English and a Scottish girl are…

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Local Cattle Market To-day's Price

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

At the Shire yards to-day Messrs Grainger and Falkiner Pty. Ltd. resport having soldwfat cows to £7/}9/, heifers to £7/16/ vealers to £4/16/,…

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Stud Cattle Sales. Disposal by Local Breeders

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

The sales of stud beef cattle exhibited at the show included disposal of stock on behalf of local breeders. The name of the buyer and price paid…

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