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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

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The Cattle

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 3

The cattle for the drafting were lent by Mr. J. P. Hartney, "Sheila Vale," Gundy. They were in excellent condition, and were a tough…

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The Wool Market

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 1

In the appraisement of the wool clip of R. T. Williams, of Nimmitabel, the price for the sup come and we should have read 17¾d, and not…

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Pastoral Outlook Has Deteriorated. Report By the Stock Inspector

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 6

"The pastoral outlook has, unfortunately, deteriorated since the previous report was made," said the Inspector of Stock at the…

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Value of Wool Contract. The Carcase Position

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report In view of the, lamb and mutton export position, the value of the British wool contract with Australia is…

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Atorna Best Wager at Moonee Valley Wheat Sheaf May Score Fifth Success

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 7

The West Australian sprinter, Atorna, is given as the best wager of the day at Moonee Valley tomorrow. His Me[?]tone win…

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Best Wagers Ken Wheat Sheaf Atorna Tote Wagers Gold Strand Laveur Windrobe. Newcastle Entries for Next

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 7

Newcastle entries for next Thursday are:— Improvers’ Handicap, [?]-Santa Rosa, Sparkle, Wanaka, Western…

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New Dairy Buildings Time to Stay Hand Says Member

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 5

Mr. Bennett (Gloucester) spoke in the Legislative Assembly last week as follows: I desire to bring before the Minister for Health a matter of…

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Butter Supply Production Falling Good Demand

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 3

Prescott Pty. Ltd. reports: New South Wales: Owing to the Easter holidays, arrivals have been irregular, the quantity received this…

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Wool Deliveries an Insight Into Transport Details

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 4

After loading his wool into trucks at a country railway station the average grazier has very little idea as to what becomes of it until it is…

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Member's Plea for Dairy Farmers Milk Board's Policy Criticised

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 3

Mr Bennett, M.L.A., Gloucester, made the following plea on behalf of the dairy-farmer when speaking in the State House recently :—…

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Potato Crop Marketing Bureau's Review Inland Areas

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 2

In a review of potato crop conditions, the State Marketing Bureau reports that most, of the inland potato-growing areas have…

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Farm Output Shortage Of Labour

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 2

Reports of a shortage of labour to some dairying districts, caused by enlistments and miltia[?] call ups, have been received, by the Minister for…

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Quality Cattle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 3

There was a splendid showing in quality beef cattle. Fine teams of Herefords were shown by Messrs. C. T. and W. T. Abbott and Messrs. S…

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Wool Deliveries Railway Facilities at Darling Harbour

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 6

After loading his wool into trucks at a country railway station the average grazier has very little idea as to what becomes of it until it is…

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High Butter-fat Yield Gloucester Jersey Third Pure-bred Tests

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 1

Avon Valley Favourite, owned fry Mr. J. G. Wilson, of Gloucester, gave the third highest butter-fat yield for Jersey mature cows, which were…

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STROUD'S 20th SHOW Record Second Day Gate Takings Splendid Display of Horses and Cattle Official Opening by Mayor of Newcastle and Member for Gloucester

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 3

Two days of perfect weather for its 20th annual show, held on Friday and Saturday last, was unique for Stroud A.H. and I. Association, and…

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Soldier Farmers. Labor Shortage Problem. Employment of Women Suggested

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 1

The possibility of women being employed on farms owned by men who have joined the fighting forces was mentioned by the…

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Management of Soldiers' Farms Threatened Labour Shortage

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 5

Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.L.A., Minister for Lands, who is Chairman of the Soldiers' Farms Protection Committee, said last week that his…

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A.j.c. Autumn Carnival Concludes Amiable in Top Form. Wins C. W. Cropper Plate

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 4

Bristling with many interesting incidents and exciting finishes, this year's A.J.C. Autumn Carnval came to a conclusion on Saturday last…

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Farmers' Debts Rural Reconstruction

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1941 · page 6

The director of the Rural Construction Board Mr. C. R, Lambert stated to-day that there appear to be a [?][?][?][?] Conception, in the minds of some…

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