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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,842 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 93

Cattle Shortage in New England Market Stabilised by War

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 5

One of the soundest cattle markets for years was recorded in the Armidale and New England districts last year. A shortage of cattle and…

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Market Notes Tabulam Cattle Market. Another Excellent Offering.—1200 Head

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 1

Despite the acknowledged shortage of cattle in New South Wales generally, a further sale, at which 1200 head will be offered, is announced for…

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Wool Appraisement Pitt, Son and Badgery’s Catalogue

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 6

Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd., report that their catalogue in appraisement No. 10. which was finalised on January 11, and for which payment will…

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Wheat for Britain Average Price 3/8¾ Bushel Melbourne

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

The Minister for Commerce. Senator McLeay, announced to-day that the average price for half of the wheat sold to the United Kingdom—…

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Big Wheat Sale to Japan Must Use Own Ships. May Be More Foreign Orders Canberra

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 6

It is understood that negotiations have been completed between the Commonwealth Government and the Japanese Government for the sale of…

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An All-Electric Dairy. Milking and Sepabating Are But Two of a Dozen Jobs Done

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 7

Many people have all-electric homes. They know what, a joy electric power is and how it reduces work and costs. Mr. A. E. Liggins, of Turramurra…

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Dairy Calf Killing Deplored

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 6

"Country Life and Stock and Station Journal" hits out in this direction:— The ceaseless slaughter of poddy…

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Fierce Storm. Hail at Muswellbrook Crops Damaged Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 5

One of the heaviest storms in local history passed over Muswellbrook at one o’clock to-day, For twelve minutes rain poured…

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An All-electric Dairy Milking and Separating Are But Two of a Dozen Jobs Done

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 3

Many people have all-electric homes. They know what a joy electric power is and how it reduces work and costs…

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Steady Decrease Butter Production MELBOURNE, Saturday

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 3

In Its weekly review of letter production the Dairy Produce Board stinted that production was decreasing steadily in Victoria, where light…

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Butter Pay Wingham Rural Co-op. WINGHAM

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 9

Suppliers to the Wingham Rural Co op Society Ltd, During the month of December were paid 1/1¼ per 1b for choicest butter and 1/0½ per 1b for…

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Secret Routes Wool Shipped to England LONDON, January 10

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 1

The entire Australian notion wool clip, valued at £40,000,000 sterling, has reached England by secret route, as a result of which the wool control…

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Maize Crops. Review of Conditions Bad on Hunter

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 2

Although a considerable portion of the males growing area of the State is in need of rain the general [?]…

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Stock Sales Cattle Market Firm Sheep Dear

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 5

Little chance was [?] on the [?] cattle market at [?] [?] West Mainland. today, the quality being up…

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Canada’s Wheat Crop Ottawa, January [?]

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 6

The new official estimate of Canada’s wheat crop is [?] bushels the second largest on record…

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Wool Report

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 4

The Farmers and Graziers Cooperative Col Ltd. reports on the 18th instant:— Our appraisement Catalogue No…

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Grasshopper Pest Causes Losses of Poultry Destruction of Fodder Crops

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

A report from Warwick (Q.) states that at farmers have reported that fowls and turkeys have died after feeding for several days on…

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Pastoral Awards Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 1

The Executive Council of the Australia Workers’ Union has decided to apply for a variation, of the pastoral award The application will afferd…

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