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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

1,644 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 34 of 83

Dairy Future Sound Experts Optimistic Greater Production Needed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 5

"The future of the dairying industry in Australia is very sound in spite of war conditions," said the Commonwealth Supervisor of Dairy…

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Warning to Dairy Industry Prepare For Petrol Cuts SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 5

The secretary of the Liquid Fuel Control Board, Mr. F. J. Brennan, warned the conference of the Institute of Dairy Factory…

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Petrol Rations Primary Production Farmers’ Supply

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 6

The Lower Hunter and Gloucester district council of the Primary Producers’ Union, at its quarterly meeting at Dungog,…

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Trial Shipment of Butter Fat Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 6

A trial shipment of three tons of butter-fat in concentrated form, which has been prepared under the direction of the Council for…

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Plight of Dairy Farmers On South Coast. SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 7

According to Mr. Rupert Beale new Independent Member for the South Coast in the State Parliament, dairy farmers in his…

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Shooting Charge Farmer For Trial MURWILLUMBAH

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 3

On a charge of Having shot at Tom Reynolds, Allan Swan, farmer, was committed for trial on August 11 at Murwillumbah…

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Substitute for Export Butter Trial Shipment of Concentrated Butter Fat

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 2

A trial shipment of three tons of concentrated butter fat, with all the nutriment of butter, will be sent to Britain soon, the…

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Saved His Sheep From Bombs King's Medal for Shepherd

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 3

The King's Medal has been awarded to a Somerset shepherd who protected his sheep and lambs during a heavy…

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Woman Posed As a Man Worked As Dairy Hand and Farm Labourer

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 2

A woman, aged 34, who has posed as a man in the Kurrajong-Richmond district for about 18 years, was arrested by…

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Dairy Industry Seasonal Decline In Production

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 6

Prescott Pty., Ltd, report that the seasonal decline in butter production is much more noticeable in some areas than in others . Arrivals are…

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Denman Cattle Market

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 6

Edwrad Higgens, Parkinson and Co., Denman, report that at the fortnightly sale the yarding was a small one, and comprised of mixed cattle…

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Good Sheep Dearer at Flemington

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 6

Schute, Bell, Badgery, Lumby Limited report that 31,623 sheep were penned at Flemington, including 14,200 lambs. Due to reports of…

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War - Time Wool Influences Australia's Part Clothing for the Forces

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 3

The announcement that the whole production of wool yarn in Australia will now be required for the manufacture of clothing for the…

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Better Distribution the Farmer's Problem. "Challenge to Common Sense."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 6

"It is a matter of national concern that a prosperous country life shall be built up and preserved," said Mr. J. Cavanagh, General President of the…

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Wheatgrowers' Relief Grant Season's Crops

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 2

The Rural Bank of New South Wales, which is the distributing authority in this State under the Wheatgrowers' Relief Act, 1941, advises…

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Dairy Industry Sir Earle Page's Warning Changes Necessary

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 5

"Britain wants more cheese and less butter and the dairy industry in Australia will have to plan accordingly." The Minister for…

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Fodder Crops Instructor’s Report Rain Needed

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 4

The district agricultural Instructor (Mr. G. T. Dawson), in his report on the condition of crops in the Hunter Valley and…

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War Savings Farm Workers’ Effort

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 4

The 145 members of the war savings group of Camden Park Estate Pty. Ltd. are all farm workers, and their purchases of certificates to…

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Daily Farmers Plight Minister Of Health To Be Informed SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1941 · page 4

Members of parliament represent milk producing areas who met at Parliament House this morning decided to seek an interview with the…

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Sheep Easier Sales At Homebush SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report 1482 cattle yarded. The market was unaltered Vealers 47/ hundred 1b., steers [?] fers 3s/. bullocks 37/…

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