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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

1,644 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 73 of 83

Hunter Valley Crops Condition During October

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 4

Mr. G- T. Dawson, Agricultural Instructor for the Hunter and Central Coastal Areas, reporting on the the condition of crops during…

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Soaking Rains Wanted in Dairy Districts

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 8

In their weekly review of the dairy industry, Prescott, Pty., Ltd., report that a slight increase in output is noticeable in some quarters, but…

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Stock Values and Seasons Japan and Wool

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 November 1941 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: If seasonal conditions were as assured as the sale of Australian wool, the sheep industry would be safely…

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More Problems for Dairy Farmers Primary Producers' [?]Tary Hits Out Over Petrol Rationing

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 November 1941 · page 2

"The proposal of the authorities to make larger supplies of petrol available to pleasure seekers during the holidays is in sharp…

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Mr. Howarth’s Plea for Farmers Assembly Motion SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1941 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Arthur Howarth. M.L.A.. moved: That it is a matter of urgent necessity that…

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Wheat For Poultry Farmers CANBERRA

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 6

Sir Charles Marr (U. A. P., N.S.W.) asked the Minister for Commerce in the House of representatives to give consideration to [?]ltry farmers…

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Petrol Rations for Farmers Canberra

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 9

In the House of Representatives the Minister for Supply Mr. Beasley outlined the special provisions for country residents and primary producers…

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Big Cattle Drive

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 2

Do not forget that the sale of stock from Mr. Wally Irwin's cattle drive on behalf of prisoners of war, will be held at Dungog on Thursday…

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Muswellbrook Cattle Market

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 8

Edward Higgens, Parkinson & Co. report their usual fortnightly sale on Tuesday last. Dairy cattle comprised the bulk of the yarding, the demand…

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Cheese From Sheep's Milk Made by British Farmers

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 8

Czechoslovak refugees are helping Britain to get cheese from sheep's milk. They have had experience of owe milking in Czechoslovakia which…

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Wool Sales

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 4

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., report that in their last catalogue the highest price was 21¾d for AAA branded "Box Forest,"…

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Tinned Butter Kept Well

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 2

A thrilled Digger in Tobruk has written the Downs co-operative factory at Toowoomba, stating that 1lb. of butter packed in a billy can with…

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Higher Wool Price Canberra

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 8

The Commonwealth Government The shortly announce the result negotiations with the British Government secure an Increased price for…

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Cheese Instead of Butter Needs of United Kingdom Canberra

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 8

The Common Wealth Government has arrange to purchase all choicest and first grade butter submitted for export and contract…

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Hundreds Leave Farms. Trials of Dairymen. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 2

Two hundred dairymen who were supplying milk to Sydney have left their farms in the last two years, and an equal number are on the verge of…

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"Farmer Fighting Farmer" Allegations at Dairymen's Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 4

Strong criticism of the sectional committee of the Primary Producers' Union was voiced by members of the Delegate Board of the Federated…

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Dairymen Leave Farms Effects of the Drought. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 2

Two hundred dairymen who were supplying milk to Sydney have left their farms in the last two years and an equal number are on the verge…

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Ewe: £10 One Sheep Too Many in the Mob. Drover Convicted at Murrurundi Police Court

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 6

At the Murrurundi Police Court the Police Magistrate (Mr. McElroy) adjudicated on one of those cases of frequent occurrence in which a…

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Mr. Howarth's Plea for Farmers Assembly Motion

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday afternoon Mr. Arthur Howarth, M.L.A., moved: That it is a matter of urgent necessity that…

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Petrol for Farmers Cream Cartage Plea

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 4

Easing of petrol restrictions for the transport of milk and cream in summer is being urged upon the Federal Government by the Primary…

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