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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1947

1,593 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 80

Dairymen Getting 14 Milkings Away Weekly Intake Steady at 15,500 Gallons Daily

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 2

Following the good rain that recently fell throughout the whole of the district, the milk intake at the Central…

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Boring Affects Cattle At Stanhope

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 4

SINGLETON, Thurs.—At the Mining Warden’s Court yesterday permission to enter 140 acres of Mr. E. G. Sylvester’s property at…

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Reduction in Wool Levy

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday.— The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Pollard) announced in Parliament to-day that the 6 per cent…

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German Farm Labourers

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 1

LONDON, March 20.—The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Williams) announced in the House of Commons that the Government was…

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Record Jersey Cattle Sale

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 1

At a sale held on Wednesday last at Baerami Creek on account Mr. F. W. Johnstone, 140 Jersey cows, heifers, and bulls were sold…

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That Infamous Wheat Deal

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 5

Liberals in New South Wales will be very disappointed if Minister for Commerce and Agriculture, R. T. Pollard, isn't co-opted to help McGirr in a few…

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Cattle Stabbing When Did It Start?

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 3

Mr. S Cox, of Cory Vale, Vacy, writes stating that he had a cow stabbed at Brookfield nearly 30 years ago. A bunch of hair was cut off the…

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The Soil Conservation (Amendment) Bill. Practical Assistance to Farmers in Soil Erosion Control

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 5

As a further and important step in the implementation of its policy of conservation of our natural resources, the State Labour Government has now…

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14 Farms From "Wallabadah" Station Acquired for Soldier Settlement

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 2

Approximately 23,000 acres of Wallabadah Station, acquired by the Government for the settlement of ex-Servicemen under…

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Control of Soil Erosion Assistance to Farmers

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday.—As a further and important step in the Implementation of its policy of conservation of our natural…

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British Cattle, Sheep Losses £12,000,000 Britain's Biggest Farming Disaster

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 2

The British National Farmers Union believes it will be necessary to have discussions at cabinet level to consider the biggest…

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Newcastle Wool Sales on Higher Price Level Than Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report offering 2898 bales at the Newcastle wool sales last week, when the market generally was on a higher level…

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Biggest Disaster The History Of British Farming In the History Of British Farming

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 1

LONDON, March 24. — Cattle and sheep lost as the result of blizzards and floods in Great Britain are estimated at £12,000,000. The National Union of Farmers believes it will be…

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Wool Coarser

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 3

Wool generally was not of the standard seen in Australia, being much coarser. Commenting on the food in New…

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Wool Prices Hold Firm

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—Greasy merino fleece sold to 56d for six bales of HGL/Yass (Gunning) at Sydney wool, sales to-day…

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Pastoral Paspalum As a Milk Producer Benefit Ofv Autumn Renovation

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 1

Some farmers complain that puspalum is course and unsuitable as a milk producer, but the fault does not He with the grass, points out Mr. J…

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Dairy Farmers' Drought Relief Scheme. Method of Payment Announced

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 5

The Hon. E. H. Graham. M.L.A. Minister for Agriculture, has announced the method by which payments would be made under the joint Commonwealth…

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Dairy Farmers’ Relief Scheme Method Of Payment

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Mr. E. H. Graham, MLA (Minister for Agriculture) announced the method by which payments would be…

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"Who Is Australia's Champion Junior Farmer?" A.B.C.'s Stimulating Quest of Youth

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 5

ENTHUSIASM runs high among the Junior Farmers' Clubs throughout Australia with the approach of the finals of a big radio contest inspired by the Rural Department of the A.B.C. Elimination broadcasts have been held over the National Network network to…

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The Hunter Valley Co-operative Dairy Co. Ltd. The Largest and Most Progressive Organisation Of Its Kind In Australia

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 2

THE HISTORY of the Hunter Valley Co-operative Dairy Co. Ltd. (New South Wales) is a long one of progress and expansion. To the handling of milk and milk products it has brought a vision unusual in scope. Although the district in which it operates covers practically the whole of the Hunter…

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