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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,842 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 68 of 93

Sale of Wool

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:— 4945 bales of wool were appraised in Sydney yesterday. Results included: Estate A. Fouracre, Tambar…

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Pastoral Position Still Grave Report By the Stock Inspector

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 1

The Stock Inspector (Mr W. B. Harding) informed the Denman-Singleton Pastures (Protection Board yesterday that the…

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Beetroot Crop Excellent Sample

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 4

An excellent crop of beetroot particularly so in view of the fact that it was grown without irrigation and for the greater part of its growth had…

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Germany’s Wheat Harvest Estimate (“Mercury” Service) BERLIN, Sept. 11

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 2

The German Statistical Office estimates Germany’s wheal harvest at 14,000,000 tons, which is stated to be only [?] per cent. below the average…

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Pastoral Notes the Stock Markets. Fat Cattle and Sheep Prospects

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 6

The succession of sharp frosts that marked the close of the winter caused cattle in coastal areas to lose condition to such an extent that fats can…

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Estimate of German Wheat Crop

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 7

The German Statistical Office estimates Germany's wheat harvest at 24,000,000 tons, wrich is stated to be only 2 per cent, below the average…

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Choice Fat Cattle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

An exceptionally good line of fat bullocks was submitted to auction at Mr. Tom Carlton's yards, Dungog, on Friday last. Eight bullocks, account…

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Sheep Men Lose

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 6

The embargo has affected the woolgrower much more, as the export of ewes is entirely prohibited and plain sheep are practically…

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Wheat Guarantee

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 4

An unqualified assurance that the Government will not allow the wheat industry to be destroyed by war time difficulties in marketing…

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Ayrshire Cattle Progress In Scotland

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 3

At their annual meeting at Ayr this year Scottish breeders of Ayrshires had under considerations the best annual report ever placed before them…

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Wheat Quotations Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 1

Australian Wheat Board, quotes for export wheat unchanged. Bulk lots quoted 3/113, bagged parcels 4/21. Bran and pollard £5/10/…

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Maitland Stock Sales Cattle Market Firm

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 1

The fat cattle market at the Campbell's Hill saleyards, West Maitland, on Monday was generally firm at last day's rates, but, in places, had a…

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Wool Supplies and Stocks Queensland's Recovery

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: In Great Britain wool for use in Roods for the civilian trade is severely rationed. Government orders…

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City's Milk Delivery Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Milk Company Profit of £11,952 on £2,000,000 Turnover

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 6

Supplying 21,000,000 gallons of milk to over 3000 retailers and 60,000 consumers, the Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Milk Co. Ltd. controls…

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Rent of Farm Land

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 5

The rent of a farm leased by a member cannot be increased without the leave of a Court of summary jurisdiction if the rent does not…

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Interest in A.I.S. Shanghai Dairyman

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 5

The heavy milking qualities of Australian Illawarra Shorthorns are fast becoming world renowned. From time to time instances are being…

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Local Butter Quality

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 6

The Director of Dairying, Mr. O. C. Ballhansen, reports that during last week 39.8 per cent, of the hoses of butter examined by the New South…

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Value of Motor Transport Evacuation of Sheep in England

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 6

The evacuation of sheep front the coastal areas of England has provided a clear-cut demonstration of the value of motor transport for…

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Bright Outlook Dairying After The War ADELAIDE

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 6

A promising future for dairying in Australia is likely to result from the destruction of the Industry in the Low Countries now under…

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Dairy Produce Quotas for September

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 6

The Minister tor Agriculture, on the recommendation of the New South Wales Dairy Products Board, has determined the following quotes…

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