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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

1,644 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 46 of 83

Strong Stand by Dairymen Ultimatum To Government SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1941 · page 1

The general secretary of the Primary Producers’ Union, Mr. J. L. Bhute, has given the Government until 11 o’clock…

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Dairy Industry Sydney Labour Council Comment SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1941 · page 5

The secretary of the Sydney Labour Council, Mr. R. King, M.L.C., said to-day that dairy farmers, being workers, were entitled to remedy…

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Market Notes "Turee" Stock Clearance Sale Tuesday, 5th August: 11,000 Sheep, Cattle and Horses

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 5

The whole of the "Turee" stock will be sold at the station (between Coolah and Cassilis) on Tuesday, 5th August. The sale is under…

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Muswellbrook Cattle Market Report

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 7

Edward Higgens, Parkinson & Co. hold their usual fortnightly sale on Tuesday, 15th inst. The yarding comprised fat and beefy cattle. The…

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Cheques for Wool Growers

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 6

Cheques will go out to growers next week covering the reteution money and the equalisation dividend in connection with the 1940-41 season, says…

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123,000,000 Sheep in Australia

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 5

Australia is easily the greatest sheep raising country in the world, the number of sheep now being 123,000,060, the highest on record…

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Maitland Stock Sales Cattle and Pigs Dearer

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 5

Advances were shown in fat cattle and pig values at the Campbell's Hill saleyards, West Maitland, on Monday. Bidding was especially brisk in the…

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New Season’s Wool Clip

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 6

The official estimate of the season’s clip, which has been accepted and announced by the Central Wool Committee, puts the producation at 3,590…

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Empire Use of Wool Russian Mill Output

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 3

The war has produced contrasting experiences in the activity of woollen mills and the consumption of wool in various…

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Dairy Farmer's Protest Couldn't Trust the Wife!

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 6

Mac, of the Coraki "Herald," has this to say: The military officer in a certain dairying district—no name is given, but we feel sure that it…

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Live Stock Mineral Deficiency a Serious Cause of Wastag in Cattle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 3

It is from the apparently minor complaints of cattle, neglected until their consequences can no longer be ignored, that the most serious…

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Nyngan Special Sheep Sale. 20,000 Head for Tuesday, 5th August

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 5

Nyngan will be the centre of another important sale of store sheep on Tuesday, 5th August, and for which 20,000 head are already…

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Agricultural Rural Tenancy Conditions Influence on Farming Practice

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 8

The most, thoughtful farmer recognises that the prodigal methods of the pioneering era are no longer practicable, and that he is more and more being,…

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Dehorns Dairy Herd "Essential for Stall Feeding"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 3

Practically the whole dairy herd of Mr. D. A. Lean, "Horseshoe," Fosterton, has been dehorned. Adult cattle were done scientifically and calves are…

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Dairying in Ireland Its Interesting History

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 4

Although there are two distinct departments of agriculture operating in Ireland, one in Northern Ireland and the other in the Free State, the…

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DAIRYING Albuminous Flavour in Cream How to Avoid It

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 4

This is one of the most objectionable flavours found in cream. It is most repugnant to the taste and the odour is very offensive. It is fairly…

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Junior Farmers’ Club

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 4

The following officers, were elected at the annual-meeting of the Raymond Terrace Junior Farmers' Club: Patron, Mr. J. G. Noble; president…

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Milk Hold-up Dairy Farmers Defer Decision SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1941 · page 4

The suggestion of the Minister for Health Mr, Kelly not to decide about withholding milk for one week was agreed to yesterday afternoon…

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On the Land Rural Tenancy Influence On Farming Practices

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1941 · page 7

The more thoughtful farmer realises that the prodigal methods of the pioneering era are noouger practicable, and that he Is…

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The Farm Home Renovation of Old Lawns Method of Treatment

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1941 · page 8

An old-established lawn with a thin stand of grass is usually an Indication that the grass is in need of plant food and proper…

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