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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

2,173 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 78 of 109

Electricity to Gloucester Farmers. Official Opening of Bucketts Road Extension

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 3

"In switching on this extension of electricity into the rural area I hope it will switch in further prosperity and happiness to the people of…

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Agricultural for Better Maize Crops Points in Seed Selection

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

The importance of seed selection in maize production cannot be too strongly stressed. Provided selection is carried out on the right lines, it is often…

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Ravensworth Cattle

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 3

At Homebush on Thursday, J. & W. Reynolds, Ravensworth, secured to £14/3/-, avg. £12/13/-, for 11 bullocks and steers sold by Winchcombe,…

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singleton Opens Its 69th Show Horse and Cattle Classes Outstanding Fine Entries in Sheep and Pigs

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 3

Although seasonal conditions experienced during the year by agriculturalists and pastoralists have left much to be desired, the 69th annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association, which opened to-day, is a fine advertisement for the district and…

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Wheat Market Steady Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 1

Sydney wheat market was steady to-day. Bulk parcels were quoted at 2/6¾ Sydney March basis, and bagged lots 2, 11½…

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Wool Sa[?] Values Firm at Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 8

Values were fully firm at the Brisbane wool sales on previous day's opening rates. Very satisfactory clearances were made. Greasy wool sold to…

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Improved Conditions Reflected at Singleton 69th SHOW High Quality of Exhibits Increase in Sheep Singleton, Wednesday. I s.) High of Exhibits Increase in Sheep Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 5

Perfect weather prevailed for the opening of the 69th annual show at Singleton to-day. The high quality of the exhibits displayed in Singleton's "Shop Window" are a true reflection of the improved…

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Dairy Produce Limited Imports to Britain BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 8

Addressing the Queensland Co-operative Dairy Companies' Association, the Chairman of the Commonwealth Dairy Produce Export Control Board…

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Good Record Wyong Dairy Society

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 8

In the half year ended June 30, the Wyong Co-operative Dairy Society manufactured 156,413lb of butter compared with 144,458lb for the…

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Development of Dairying

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 6

THE importance of the dairying industry throughout the Hunter Valley and its environs is so vital to the prosperity and economic…

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Cleaning Dairy Utensils

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 3

Boiling water is absolutely necessary in dairy work to ensure cleanliness, and there should be no sparing of it. It is well,…

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Wheat Dearer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 1

Sydney wheat market was very firm to-day, and values advanced about 2d a bushel. Bulk parcels were quoted at 2/9½, Sydney. March basis, with…

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Wool of Superb Quality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

Mr. Vasey, of Newcastle, who judged the wool section of Singleton show, was pleased with the superb quality of…

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Wool Sales Demand in Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 12

The wool sales were continued in Brisbane when 14,856 bales were offered. The selection was generally up to…

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Stock Exhibit Saddle Horses Outstanding Falling-off in Cattle Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 6

The Northern Agricultural Association opened its 69th show yesterday, and although, generally, a high standard was maintained in the exhibits, and some sections showed an…

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GLOUCESTER Dairy Company Pay Water Supply Debt Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 13

The Gloucester Dairy Company distributed £17,600 for the month of August. The company manufactured 107,865lbs of choicest…

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Dairy Cattle

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

Jerseys.—Cow in milk, three years and over, P. McTackett's Kelvinside Mayflower 1. Cow, dry, three years and over, P. McTackett's Avon Valley…

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Cattle

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 5

Hereford.—Bull, three years and over, H. A. Bassingthwaighte's Glengarry Gold Dust 1. Bull, 18 months and under two years, Fenwick Bros…

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Sheep

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 2

Pine Wool Merinos.—Milton Ritter 1, A. J. Noble 2. Pine wool Merino ram, not over 4-tooth, Prank Crane 1 and 2. Pine wool Merino ewe,…

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Fat Cattle

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 5

Shorthorn bullock, Walter A. Bowman 1, C. and A. Stacy 2. Hereford bullock, Norman Ball 1, C. and A. Stacy 2. Steer, Richard Binnie 1,…

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