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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,842 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 82 of 93

19 Dairy Cows Die. After Eating Thistle

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 1

Mr. Alex. McLeod, of Aberdeen, sustained a very heavy loss on Tuesday last, when 19 of his dairy cows—almost the total herd—died…

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Once a Farm Boy, Now National Leader Ernest Bevin a Masterly Organiser. Intimate Knowledge of Industry

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 5

Britain's War Government has tapped a new source of public spirit, energy and experience by drawing upon the Trade Union leadership to assist in organising the country's Industry and man-power for war production. Mr. Ernest Bevin's qualities of intellect and cliaracter, which…

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Greater Dairy Production. Views of Mr.budd, M.l.a

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 3

Mr. A. E. Budd, M.L.A., discussing the need for greater dairly production in Australia, said that he disagreed with the contention of Mr. J…

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Advances to Farmers. Minister's Announcement

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture has announced the terms under which advances would be made to wheatgrowers, dairy farmer and those engaged in…

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Dry Farming at Singleton

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 1

Experimenting in dry farming on a small plot of ground, Mr. Edward Bird, of Boundary-street, Singleton, has achieved good results. At the…

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Dairy Output Plea for Greater Production Mr. Budds Views

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 1

Discussing the need for greater dairy production in Australia, Mr. A. E. Budd, M.L.A., said that he disagreed with the contention of Mr. J…

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DAIRYING Bloat in Dairy Cows Method of Treatment

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 4

Bloat, or hoven, in cows is due to succulent foods eaten under certain conditions, which cause the formation of large quantities of gas in the…

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Help For Farmers SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier (Mr. Mair) stated that the full amount made available by the Federal…

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Dairy Factory Aid for War Victims. a Correction

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 3

In last Wednesday's 'issue the name of Mr W. Freer was published under the list of those suppliers who have contributed the value of 5 lbs. of…

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Butter Market

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 4

Prescott Ltd. report under date 2nd November, 1940. N. S. Wales: Extremely dry conditions continue to prevail in all dairying…

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Sheep Killed in Rail Smash Junee

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 7

When six trucks attached to a goods train became detailed [?]ear Old Junee last slight 70 sheep were killed. Only slight damage was done to the…

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Wheat Crop Reduction of 59 Per cent CAMBERRA

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 2

Australia's coming wheat barvest it is expected will he only about £5,000,000 [?] compared with the last barvest of [?] more than…

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Maitland Stock Sales Cattle Market Firm

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 4

The quality of the fat cattle at Campbell's Hill saleyards, West Maitland on Monday was better than recent yardings. Competition was keen…

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Wool and Uniforms Greece's Requirements

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 4

Recently some comment has appeared regarding the number of women now wearing uniforms and its possible effect on retail trade (writes…

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Wool for U.S.A. Australia Should Share (A.a.p. Service) WASHINGTON. November 7

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 2

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Treated in a Most Discourteous Manner!" Echo of Departmental Officers' Visit. Inspection of Pig Farm. Kearsley Council Protest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 1

"I want to lodge an emphatic protest against the attitude of the departmental officers. The Minister had given…

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Dairy Pastures Improvement Work Coastal Lands

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 1

Pasture improvement work of great value to the dairying industry is being carried on by a special committee of the Dairy Produce Board…

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Crop Conditions Hunter Valley And Central Coast Instructions Report

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 6

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Interest Rates to Farmers Premier To Investigate SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier Mr. Mair said he would investigate the charges mode by private banking companies…

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