Casual Labour for Farmers
Through the local War Agricultural Committee, arrangements have been made to have military personnel available on their rest days to…
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Farming & the land, 1944
1,406 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 61 of 71
Wool Report
Pitt, Son & Badgery, Ltd., report: At Newcastle on 19th inst. we submitted a catalogue of 1000 bales, drawn principally from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Production Goals in Dairying. Points by Senior Dairy Instructor
Mr. J. W. G. Smith, senior dairy instructor, addressed suppliers in the Singleton district recently in connection with the campaign to step up production…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →An Appeal to All District Farmers
Never before in the history of Australia has the value of her primary industries been recognised as they are to-day. The mobilisation of rural industries to serve the needs of a nation at war has demonstrated in no uncertain manner, many…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Heavy Frost Damages Crops
Dungog and district experienced an exceptionally heavy frost on Friday morning. Gurdeners aud farmers are bemoaning their sad fate. Everyone…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sudden Fall In Dairy Production
“The part week has been very unseasonable. In the Maitland arcs, two severe frosts occurred and much damage was done it…
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The New Zealand Loan ancl Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd., Newcastle, reports having brought forward foxfinal appraisement on Friday last,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Holland’s Dairy Position Deplorable
MELBOURNE: The Commonwealth Dairy Products Controller, Mr. C. Sheehy, addressing the annual meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sheep and Cattle Dearer
SYDNEY, Thursday.—Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report; 16,737 sheep penned with prince scarce and the market decidedly…
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Pitt, Son and Badgery. Ltd. reports that a representative catalogue was submitted in Sydney, the ninth of the season. Central…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Muswellbrook Cattle Market
Edward Higgens Parkinson and Co., report having held their usual fortnightly sale on Tuesday last. Prices realised were very satisfactory. Sales:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Two-thirds of Wheat Crop Fails
It is estimated that more than twothirds of the wheat crop in New South Wales has failed.and that the loss will amount to more than…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Extension of Wool Agreement
The Chairman of the Australian Woolgrowers' Council (Mr. H. R. Cowdery) has issued one following statement. He says:…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Transport of Wool by Lorry
At. a meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council letters were received from the Minister for Transport and others, stating that approval could not be…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cure Found Way To Keep Butter Fresh Useful in Export
A great advance has been made in overcoming a tendency for butter to go bad, known technically at "rabbeto," said the manager of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Supply of Lime to Dairy Farmers
SYDNEY, Friday.—The general secretary of the Milk Zone Dairymen’s Council, Mr. F. Sedgwick, is in receipt of the following…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tyres and Petrol. Singleton Farmers Want Supplies
Mr.J. MeKeachie, producers' repretentative on the Milk Board, told a meeting of farmers at Singleton that he had tried unsuccessfully on four…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Farm Home Home Preservation of Eggs a Seasonable Reminder
With egg production now at its peak, the backyard poultry keeper may be reminded of the advantage of preserving a proportion of the output…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Information for Members
In order to keep members informed of the present position, the Secretary of the above advises as follows:— A letter was received from the Hon…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Duke’s Message To Farmers
LONDON, Oct. 26.—The Duke of Gloucester has sent a message to the British farmers’ delegation, which is shortly to leave…
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