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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

2,173 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 53 of 109

Travelling Sheep. Partial Elimination of T. BRAND

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

It was resolved at the last annual conference of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales, to ask for the abolition of the "T" branding of…

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Wool Exports Decline to May

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 6

For the eleven months ended May 31, exports of wool from the Commonwealth totalled 2,496,820 bales, which realised £44,460,089, as compared with…

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Strong Market Brisbane Wool Sales BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 7

An average selection of 10,600 bales, with some well-grown, high yielding and superfine wools was submitted at the concluding session of the Brisbane…

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Better Demand Brisbane Wool Sales BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

The Queensland Soccer Association is incensed at the treatment meted out to it by New South Wales, and, by a resolution yesterday, decided that…

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Widespread Bains. Wheat and Grazing Areas Benefit. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

Further rains were reported this morning in the country districts, especially in the western areas, and are likely to continue for the…

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Farmers Not Clerks

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Manilla branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association it was decided to forward a motion protesting against…

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Work Ahead Stability of Dairying in Future

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 6

"Haphazard farming must go When it is superseded by a type of business run by skilled men, dairying will offer a career equal to that of any other…

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Closure Approved Tuncurry Prison Farm

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 5

The action of the Minister of Justice in closing down the Tuncurry Prison Farm was approved by the State Cabinet on Tuesday…

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Stored Fodder Judging of District Farms Society's Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 June 1938 · page 4

Judging was concluded yesterday of district entries in the fodder conservation competition organised by the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural association, in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural Society. There were nine competitors…

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Wife's Story "Saw Him Cut Throat" Farmer's Death

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 June 1938 · page 4

"I struggled with him to take the razor from him. I saw him draw the razor across his throat," said Mrs. Mary Imelda Lawler, giving…

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Wool Substitutes Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 7

The president of the Sheopbreedcrs' Association, Mr. E. I. Body, at a dinner which was attended by Parliamentary representatives and breeders…

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Dairy Farm Not Able to Pay Basic Wage Richmond President on Position

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 1

"I wish that conditions in the dairy industry were such that employees could be paid the basic wife."…

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Synthetic Fibres Competition with Austra Lian Wool. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 2

Mr A. E. Heath, former Agent General for New South Wales in London, commenting on the competition of synthetic fibres with the…

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Wool Industry Use of Synthetic Fibres German Trials Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 4

The former New South Wales Agent-General in London, Mr. A. E. Heath, suggested to-day that a trade agreement should be negotiated between…

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Incorrect Feeding Methods on Farm Heavy Economic Losses

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 4

Heavy economic losses in primary industries could be overcome largely by men trained in veterinary science, said the Queensland…

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Wool Report

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 5

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Ltd., report under date 24th June:— The final series of sales for the Commonwealth is still in progress in…

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Feeding of Dairy Cows How to Utilise Farm Crops to Best Advantage

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 3

Most farm crops grown in New South Wales will, with the addition of a small amount of concentrates, form excellent balanced rations, and…

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Gift of £1000 Pastoral Research SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 7

The gift of £1000 by Mrs. A. M. White towards the funds of the Australian Pastoral Research Trust is announced. The funds have now reached a total…

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Values Firm Brisbane Wool Sales BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 4

Values continued firm at the final session of wool Bales, which began yesterday. A total of 13,573 bales was offered. The selection was only…

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Fire on Merriwa Train. Workmen's Van Destroyed. Train Stopped by Farmer

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 1

The Merriwa mixed train provided a sensation for passengers yesterday afternoon, when a workmen's van, which was located in…

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