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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,842 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 93

Record Wool Turnover Control Advantages

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:—The appraisement of 2,750,000 bales of wool in Australia during the five months ending March 15 constitutes a…

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Stud Cattle Sales. Northern Purchases. Shorthorn Bull Tor Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 8

Although there was a large attendance at the stud cuttle sales at the Show on Tuesday, and prices realised were higher than last year, they were…

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War Profiteering by Wheat Merchants West Australian Allegations

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

Evidence of excessive war profiteering by wheat merchants was given before the Royal Commissioner, Mr Justice Wolff, who is inquiring into…

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Market Notes Tabulam Cattle Market. Another 2500 Head. Friday, 29th inst

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

Cattlemen in many parts of the State will turn their eyes to Tabulam on Friday of next week, when 2500 head of New South Wales-bred lines…

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Cattle Awards at Royal Show. District Breeders Among Winners. Gundibri Estate's Shorthorns

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 6

Upper Hunter exhibitors were prominent among the prize-winners in the cattle section at the Royal Show. The awards' included:—…

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Wool Purchase Agreement Dr. Clunies Ross's Review Price Reasonable and Fair

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

Factors in the wool agreement between Australia and Great Britain were discussed by Dr. Clunies Ross, of the International Wool…

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"The Muswellbrook Thronicle" THURSDAY, 21st MARCH, 1940. Hunter Valley. Must Have Water Conservation. (From the "Farmer and Settler")

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

When the editor of the "Farmer and Settier" was in the Hunter Valley a few weeks ago he saw something of the effects of the prolonged drought…

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Food Relief for Farmers. Social Services Inspector Visits Denman

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 6

Mr. W. J. Crichton, inspector, of the Department of Social Services, visited Denuman on Wednesday and to-day for the purpose of enquiring…

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Junior Farmers and Shire Council (To the Editor)

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

Sir.—Most readers have heard the expression "choking at a guat and swallowing a camel" the significance of its meaning could hardly be better…

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Bobs Farm

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

Bobs Farm hall was the scene of a in st happy and enjoyable party on the evening of Monday, 18th inst, when some 60 friends in the surrounding district…

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Food Relief for Farmers Special Services Inspector Visits District

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Crichton, Inspector of the Department of Social Services visited Denman on Wednesday ana Thursday for the purpose of…

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Dairy Board Nominees Unopposed CANBERRA

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

An election will be unnecessary to fill the majority of offices on the Australian Dairy Produce Board. Nominations in excess of the ‘…

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Gloucester Dairy Co

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

The Gloucester Dairy Co., manufactured 171,606Ibs of choicest butter and 6616Ibs second grade during February. Supplies were paid at the rate…

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Dairy Science Schools in the Country

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

Mr. O. C. Ballhousen, Director of Dairying, writes to say that dairy science schools will be held at country centres during the winter months…

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Farmers' Wives in Revolt British Land Girls Too Glamorous

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

Are Britain's Land Army girls too glamdrous? According to Mr T. Brooks, member of the shire branch of the National…

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SUSPENDED Wool Appraisement

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 March 1940 · page 1

Pit, Son and Badgery report; Wool appraisements were suspended Sydney this n-eek for the Easter recess They will be resumed on…

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For The Man On die Land Agriculture and Pastoral Notes

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 March 1940 · page 6

(Those n[?] are [?] for Agricultural and are based [?] on the [?] of the [?] any [?] on the best [?]…

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Wool Levy American Co-operation

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 6

It is expected that the decision of the United States woolgrowers to to pose a voluntary levy on wool to promote sales In America will yield…

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Bad Bargain Wool for Britain MELBOURNE

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 1

Sir Hal. Colebatch, former Agent General for Western Australia, claimed, that Australia had made a bad bargain in its wool negotiations with…

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Stock Sales Cattle and sheep Dearer Small Yarding

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 5

Although the fat cattle market was lighter in numbers at the Campbell’s Hill saleyards, West Maitland to-day, it Included a…

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