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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

1,644 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 53 of 83

Lack of Fodder Reserves on Dairy Farms Most Common Cause of Waste

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 August 1941 · page 4

The most common cause of waste in the dairying, industry was lack of suitable and adequate feed for stock, said Mr. A.C. Small, special dairy…

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What The Brought Means To Singleton District Dairy Farmers, Losses

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 August 1941 · page 1

During the past 10 years more than 300 dairy farmers and graziers in Singleton district have been waging a stern war against unfavourable seasonal conditions. A butter production in 1934 of 1203 tons fell to 552 tons in 1940, with a consequent…

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Farmers' Debts Relief Bill in State House SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 August 1941 · page 5

A bill to give effect to the Government's policy in regard to farmers’ debts, as outlined in the country election speeches of the…

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Poultry Farmers' Association Advocates "Yes" Vote

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 August 1941 · page 3

The N.S.W. Poultry Farmers' Association is an organisation which has criticised the Egg Board on several occasions, but on the occasion of the…

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Big Wool Train 35 Waggons For Newcastle NEWCASTLE Thurs[?]

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 5

This morning a wool train of 85 waggons arrived as Newcastle—the largest quantity that has arrived in one l[?]d at the port…

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Wyoming Wool Gift To Britain (A.A.P. Service) New York, August 20

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 2

Buyers from the eastern States at the wool sales at Casper, Wyoming, paid 2000 dollars (£A625) for 1000 pounds of Wyoming wool donated i…

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Sheep and Cattle. Yesterday's Market

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 7

Messrs Pit, Son and Badgery, Ltd., report a yarding of 28,180 sheep and lambs yesterday. Prices on the average were unchanged. Wethers sold to…

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Wheat in N.S.W.

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Dunn, told the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that wheat purchased by the British Government and stored…

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Wool Scheme Pitt Son and Badgery’s Cataloue

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 6

Pitt. Son and Badgery. Ltd. report that their second catalogue of guowers’ wools in the Sydney marked was submitted for appraisement on…

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DAIRYING. "Most Common Cause Of Waste." Lack of Fodder Reserves on Dairy Farms

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 4

The most common cause of waste in the dairying industry was lack of suitabe and adequate feed for stock, said Mr. A. C. Small, special dairy…

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The Drought What It Means to Singleton District. Dairy Farmers' Losses

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 1

During the past 10 years more than 300 dairy farmers and graziers in Singleton district have been waging a stern war against unfavourable…

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Farmers' Debt Relief Bill Introduced

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 3

A bill to give effect to the Government's policy in regard to farmers' debts, as outlined in the country election speeches of the Premier,…

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Coastal Cattle

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 5

L. S. Cooper, Bund[?], secured 25 cows and helpers to £12, avg, £[?] [?]ers to £7/14/, avg. £[?] Winchcombe Carson’s Home[?]…

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Sheep Lost in Bush Fire Goondiwindi

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 5

A number of sheep are feared to have been lost and a large area of [?]ture has been destroyed by a bushfire which has been raging in the…

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Wool for Japan Brisbane

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 5

Carrying a large cargo, including more than 8000 bales of wool, the Japanese liner Kasima Maru left for Japan yesterday. The passengers…

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Farm Home Control of Silverfish Poison Bait

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 7

A poison bait which has been found effective in controlling silverfish may be prepared with the following substances:…

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Wool Report

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 4

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 21st instant:— We submitted our Appraisement…

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Cattle Cheaper Sales At Homebush SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report —29,824 sheep penned. The market was strong. Best ewes to 2[?]d, wethers 2½d, hoggets 2d, heavy lambs 4d…

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“UNDERPAID” Threat By Flemington Sheep Men SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 1

Trouble is threatened at the Flemington saleyards unless the minimum shift rate of 25/- is granted by September 1…

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GOLD — DRY Weather In Dairying Districts Weekly Review

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 6

Prescoit Pty., Ltd., In a review of the dairy industry, report that in most centres the weather has been cold and dry, and that where there…

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