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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1945

1,183 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 60

Some District Farmers Making "Hay"

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 June 1945 · page 2

During the past fortnight or so, approximately 240 tons of saccaline have been despatched from the Singleton district by rail to assist…

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Pastoral Outlook Improving

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 3

In his report to the Maitland Pastures Protection Board, Mr. E. A. Lucas, stock inspector, stated that the pastoral outlook…

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Control of Butter

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 1

At the P. P. U. meeting at Maitland on Tuesday, Mr. R. W. Alison, (Dungog branch) moved. "That we deplore the trend towards Government control of…

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Pastoral

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 2

The Collarenebrl "Gazette"" puts over the following:—'"Tis said that a certain country hospital board (name not given) devotes some time during its…

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Muswellbrook Cattle Market

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 5

Edward Higgens, Parkinson and Co. report having held their usual fortnightly sale on Tuesday last. A good attendance of buyers operated freely…

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Beer for Dairymen Quota Increased

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 1

The organiser of a petition for an increased quota of beer for Dungog has received the following letter from Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, M.L.A.:—…

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No Decision Yet On Dairymen’s Claims

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 2

CANBERRA. Friday. — It is learned that the Commonwealth Government has not yet reached any decision on requests made…

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Pastures, Crops Look Well Review of Conditions in May

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 2

Crops and pastures are looking well, and the latter are the best seen for many months, states Mr. J. W. G. Smith, senior…

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Serious Plight of Poultry Farmers Case Put to Acting Prime Minister

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 1

In order to point out the serious plight of the poultry industry, a deputation consisting of Messrs T. F. Williams M. P. J. Abbott, M.P., and…

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Fodder for Dairy Cattle

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 June 1945 · page 2

A meeting of milk suppliers held at the Hexham factory yesterday, was attended by producers from many parts of the district…

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Danish Butter For Britain

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 June 1945 · page 1

LONDON, June 9.—The Danish radio says that 11 Danish ships in the next few days will leave for Britain and…

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Cattle Cause Damage at Kurri School

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 June 1945 · page 3

KURRI, Sat—Much concern was expressed by members of Kurri Kurri Parents and Citizens’ Association at the Straying…

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Shortage of Wheat No Feed for Poultry Farmers

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 3

Wheat for stock feeding will have to be cut further if more wheat is required for flour milling in N.S. Wales. This was…

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£2,000,000 Increase in Dairy Subsidies Offset Reduced Output And Fodder Shortages

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday.—Including £280,000 which has already been announced for drought relief, the [?] Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) his stated that £2,000,000 in farther subsidies would be paid to the dairying industry…

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Children on the Farm Alleged Hardship Denied

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 1

A motion affirming that the dairy industry was not detrimental to the health or education of the children engaged in…

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2d Extra for Whole Milk Increased Subsidy for Dairying Industry

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 3

The Commonwealth Government has decided to increase the subsidy paid on dairy industry products during the current…

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Protest Against Wool Rationing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 June 1945 · page 4

The Cessnock A.L.P. have sponsored the move to have all knitting wool released from coupon value, and are not satisfied with the reduction just…

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Dispute Over Butter Coupon Insulting Words Charge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 June 1945 · page 3

At Cessnock Police Court this morning Lily Vivian Diplock charged Thomas Barrett with insulting words…

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Feeding Dairy Cows On Greed Crops

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 June 1945 · page 3

Some deaths have occurred in dairy cows after being fed on green crops. Owners are advised where possible at present, to feed…

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Dairymen Get More Subsidy £2 Million More in Grants

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 June 1945 · page 2

Increased subsidies and drought relief for the dairy industry involving £2 million were announced on Sunday by the Acting Prime Minister, Mr…

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