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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

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Show Awards Beef Cattle

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 October 1941 · page 2

Herefords.—Bull, two years and under three, Penwick Bros. Myall Dreadhough land champion. Bull, over 12 nad under 18 months,…

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SHEEP Judge: Thomas Fleming

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 October 1941 · page 3

"A very nice lot of sheep, but it is a pity that seasonal conditions have been so severe, as this has restricted entries, and can be seen in…

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Dairy Supervision

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1941 · page 3

Supervision of all dairies in shires registered under the Dairies Supervision Act, should be vested in the councils concerned, it was decided at…

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Dairy Industry. Production Increase In Some Areas

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 October 1941 · page 8

Prescott Pty., Ltd. report that production continues to increase slightly in some dairying districts. Arrivals are [?] in excess of those of the…

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Dairy Cattle Additional Awards

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 2

Australian Illawarra Shorthorns.— Sire's produce group, P. A. Heuston 1, W. L. Heuston 2. Breeders' group, W. L. Heuston 1, P. A. Heuston 2…

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Wool Appraisement

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 3

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd., report that [?] outplogue No. 58 was finalised during the week [?] 2500 bales, embracing a…

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Wheat and Flour

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 4

Since the outbreak of war, 1,700,000 tons of wheat valued at £A.ll,492,000, and 200,000 tons of flour, valued at £A.1,931,000 (total value…

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Wheat Stabilisation Plan

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 4

Wheatgrowers are now operating under a wheat stabilisation plan. The principal features of this plan, which is being brought into operation by…

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Straw Pulp for Cattle New British Process

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 5

One million tons of straw can be given the feeding value of 500,000 tons of cereals by a new pulping process which is the latest…

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WOOL Judge : T. Fleming. District Classes

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 6

Superfine merino fleece, 74 count and over, W. H. Tanner 1, W. F. Richards 2. Fine wool merino fleece, not more than 70 count, W. H…

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The Farm Home Milk for Health a Taste That Country People Should Cultivate

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 4

It was sheer nonsense to say that country folk "could not drink milk," said Miss Joan Woodhill, chief dietitian of the Royal Prince Alfred…

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Rain Needed Position Becoming Acute. District Crops

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 4

Reporting on the condition of crops in the Hunter and central coastal areas during September, the District Agricultural…

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Farmers’ Relief Bill Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly [?] Party members voted with the Government and Independent members in favour of the Farmers…

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Farm Produce Judge: W. J. Leake

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 6

Judge's remarks: "Splendid exhibit of potatoes, also lettuce, under dry weather conditions." Maize, small variety (light), A. J…

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Further Wool Stores for Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 October 1941 · page 6

The big wool stores Recently erotised in Newcastle are to be supplemented in 1942. It is understood by other stores for the State Wool Committee…

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Cattle Dearer Sales At Maitland Sheep Decline

Maitland Mercury · Monday 6 October 1941 · page 3

There was only a light yarding of cattle at the Maitland saleyards to-day between 500 and 600 being disposed of Bullocks were 10/ dearer…

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Wool Report

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 October 1941 · page 4

The Farmers & Graziers' Cooperative Co. reports on the 3rd inst.:— We submitted our Appraisement…

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Butter Export to America Removal of Import Tax Urged

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 October 1941 · page 2

At a dairy meeting in Melbourne the following resolutions from the Butter and Cheese Factories' Association were carried:—…

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PREMIER McKELL Defends Dairy Farmers Refutes Statement of Uncleanliness

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 October 1941 · page 1

The Premier (Mr W. J. McKell) stated last week that he was surprised that at a conference of health inspectors, a representative of a…

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Hill View Poultry Farm

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 October 1941 · page 4

Mr George Morris, of Hillview Poultry Farm, Tenambit, reports a record hatching season for 1941 with big hatches. Sales have eclipsed all…

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