Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

1,644 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 71 of 83

DAIRYING Cleansing Of Milking Machines Effective Method

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 6

During recent years there has been a steady swing-over to mechanical means of milking, and where the milking sheds have…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wool Reports

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 4

The Country Producers' Selling Co., Ltd., report on 23rd inst.:— We offered a good to average selection of wools in our last…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Fell Into Sheep Dip

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 2

Recently the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Blake, of Cassilis, had a fortunate escape from drowning when he fell into a sheep dip full of liquid…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sheep Dearer at Flemington

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 8

Schute, Bell, Badgery, Lumby Limited, report-that sheep values were 1/ to 1/6 better at Flemington. yesterday than on Thursday. Prime wethers…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Wheat Harvest Manilla

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 2

Harvesting has begin in Manilla district and a sample from the [?] of Mr. A. W. Stanley, of Ne Mexico is yielding seven begs to the [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

QUIRINDI £312 From Sheep Drive Hospital Board Quirindi

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 7

The Hospital Board has decided to act upon the suggestion placed before if by the Werris Creek Committee and will urge the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Dairy Farmers to Keep Pegging for Justice Mt. Olive Bureau Meeting

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of Mt. Olive branch of the Agricultural Bureau was held recently at the residence of Mr and Mrs T. O'Bryan, Greenlands…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

More Need for Dairy Industry

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 2

In a review of the dairy industry Prescott Pty. Ltd. report that some districts have had a little rain, but much more is needed in almost all…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Farmers’ Relief Bill

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 2

The Legislative Council passed through its second reading and committee stages the Farmers’ Relief (Amendment) Bill, which provides…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cattle Dearer at Homebush Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 1

Winchcombe Carson, Ltd report: [?] sheep penned. The market was irregular to 1/ lower. Best ewes to 2d wethers 2½d hoggers 3¼d grown…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Farmers’ Protect Lower Egg Price

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 6

At a meeting of the executive of the Poultry Farmers’ Association grent dissatisfaction was expressed at the reduction in the price of local eggs…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Sheep and Cattle. Yesterday's Sales

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 8

Messrs Pitt, Son and Badgery report that 55,308 sheep and lambs were penned yesterday. The market was unchanged for grown sheep and prime…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Wool Sale

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: 3743 bales of wool were appraised at our Newcastle catalogue on Wednesday. Results included: F. L…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wool Values

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 7

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd. Newcastle report having submitted to appraisement a representative, catalogue of approximately 3500 bales, drawn…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wool Appraisements

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 5

Nenco on Wednesday finalised a catalogue of 3880 bales. The selection was representative of most of the North and included some attractive…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Bread and Butter Natures Perfect Combination

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 3

In the September issue the "Australian Milk and Dairy Products Journal" published two paragraphs on the subject of Margarine v. Butter…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bleak Outlook for Mudgee Sheep Men

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 1

It was disclosed at a public meeting of graziers at Wollar, on the 18th inst., by Mr. F. H. Harvey, who was representing Mr. Dunn, the Minister…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Newcastle Wool Appraisements. District Clips

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 8

Messrs Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report that 3743 bales of wool were appraised at their Newcastle catalogue on Wednesday. Results included…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Maitland Stock Sales Cattle Values Improve Light Supply of Pigs

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 1

A yarding of 825 fat cattle and 45 bulls and crackers was forward at the Campbell's Hill saleyards, West Maitland, on Monday. The quality of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Dairying Conditions

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 2

Mr. I W. Scott, senior dairying instructor for the Middle Rivers district, with headquarters at West Kempsey, reports as follows: Very…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →