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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

2,173 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 90 of 109

"Parklands" Wheat Fields

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 7

AT LEFT: Father Watson, of Scone, who also took part in the ceremony. ABOVE: Pall-bearers carry the late Monsignor McAuliffe from St. James Church to the graveside…

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Wheat Market Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 1

The local wheat market was ½d per bushel dearer. Bulk old parcels were! quoted at 2/6¾ (Sydney March basis), bagged lots 3/1. bushel…

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Wool Sales Brisbane Rates Firm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 3

The Brisbane wool sales concluded yesterday, when 10,143 bales were offered. The selection was very good and of higher standard than the…

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District Field Wheat Competition Win for "Parklands" Other Competitors Handy

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 4

A very successful wheat crop competition was organised by the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association this year. It is a pity that the…

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Wool and Handicraft Exhibition Big Annual Attraction of Country Women's Association Thursday, Friday, Saturday Next

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 2

The "President (Mrs. Jack Davies, M.B.E.) and Secretary (Mrs. Rella Keene), together with their co-members of the Scone and district branch…

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Recent RACE from and GUIDE to Winning Selections Rosante to Win Mile Nte 1 Warwick Farm Race Prospects

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 11

Although Rosante failed badly over a mile at Randwick last Saturday, the Rossendale horse is expected to make amends in the Macquarie Grove Handicap at Warwick Farm…

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Quality Dairy Products. Dependent on Good Buildings

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 5

Buildings used for the milking of cows and for the handling, treatment, and storage of milk and cream should be situated and constructed so as to…

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Feeding of Dairy Cows in Relation to Milk Production

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 4

It is generally known that the milk yields can be greatly increased with the same cows, if they are properly and sufficiently…

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Government Giving Hunter Valley A Raw Deal! Disgraceful Apathy Towards Water Conservation Farmers Facing Dread Prospect of Another Water Shortage Primary Producers Express Disgust and Resolve on Forceful Action

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 1

The rich and fertile Hunter Valley is again at the mercy of another dry summer—and a disgracefully apathetic Government. While the flow of the Hunter river every day dwindles further, and over £30,000 worth of pumping plant is likely to be lying idle in the course of a…

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Quality Dairy Products Dependent on Good Buildings

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 8

Buildings used for the milking of cows and for the handling, treatment, and storage of milk and cream should be…

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Louth Park Farmer's Death. Face Blown Away with Shotgun. Coroner's Inquest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 7

The Kurri Kurri District Cor­oner, Mr. A. W. Johns, conducted an inquest at West Maitland Courthouse yesterday afternoon…

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Rothbury-Pokolbin Dairymen. Position Under Milk Board Control

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 7

The position of dairymen under Milk Board control was discussed at a meeting of the Rothbury-Pokolbin branch of…

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Field, Farm and Dairy AGRICULTURAL Fertilisers For Vegetable Crops

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 4

It is generally agreed that correct manurial practice is almost essential for the profitable production of vegetables under most conditions in this…

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"Lesser Evil" Court Grants Shorter Hours Wool Workers Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 5

The Full Commonwealth Arbitration Court, in a reserved judgment, granted the application by the Wool and Basil Workers' Federation for a…

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Orange Crop Paterson's Busy Time Market Rates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 2

This week has been the busiest experienced by the Paterson Packing House in the handling of oranges since 1927, a total of…

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Concern Felt Dairy Produce Board Season's Prospects Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 9

Growing concern, was revealed in the Australian Dairy Produce Board's review of the seasonal conditions and production prospects, issued…

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DAIRYING Quality Dairy Products

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 4

Buildings used for the milking of cows and for the handling, treatment, and storage of milk and cream should be situated and constructed so as to…

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Wheat Market Easier Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 October 1938 · page 1

The Sydney wheat market was easier to-day. Bulk lots were quoted at 2/5½, Sydney March basis, bagged lots 2/7 per bushel…

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Gosford Prison Farm Escapee Preferred To Go To Gaol SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 October 1938 · page 1

Walter James Turner, 17, who recently escaped from the Gosford Prison Farm, charged at the Quarter Sessions to-day for…

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Dry Weather Affects Dairying Industry Weekly Review

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 October 1938 · page 3

Prescott, Pty., Ltd., in their weekly review state that dry weather in some districts is having its effect on production, but in other quarters, supplies…

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