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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1947

1,593 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 54 of 80

Low Butter Fat Test Problems

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 8

“Now, that spring weather is with us, much thought should be given to butter-fat content of milk being supplied to the…

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Water on Dairy Farms

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 5

The annual meeting of shareholders to the Hunter Valley Dairy Co. was informed that there had been fifty two applications for a geological engineer to visit properties…

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Bob's Farm

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 3

The concert, held on August 22nd proved a great success and the large audience thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. The items included a one act play, dialogues…

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Readjusting Dairy Industry Prices

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thurs.—A further readjustment of the price structure in the dairy industry would be needed from January 1 to…

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Record Wheat Crop Expected

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.—Australia’s wheat exports during the current season may be worth over £80,000,000 but official reports received by…

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£80 Million Wheat Crop. Australia's Record) Harvest. Canberra

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 2

Australia's wheat exports during the current season may be worth over £80,000,000. Official reports received by the Department of Commerce…

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Dungog Co-op. Butter Factory (Continued)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 6

Mr. C. J. Yates thanked those who voted for him. His age and health had failed him. He congratulated Mr. Smith and said that if he co-operated…

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Keen Demand for Wool

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday. — Greasy merino [?] sold to 55d for eight bales of Kiga/Pastoral Co. (Moree) and 14 bales The…

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Wool Report. 10th. September, 1917

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 2

The Farmers and Grazier's Co-operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited report:— We submitted a catalogue of 5884…

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Dungog Co-op. Butter Factory, Ltd. Annual Meeting Declaration of Poll

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 1

The 42nd annual meeting of share-holders of Dungog Co-op. Butter Factory Ltd. was held in the Globe Cafe on Saturday, 6th September, at 10…

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Agricultural Association Junior Farmer Movement. Address by Mr. V. L. NICOD

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 1

At the recent meeting of the Cessnock and District Agricultural Association, Mr. A. L. Nicod addressed members on the Junior Farmer Movement…

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Higher Prices for Dairy Products. Effect of 40-Hour Week. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 2

As a result of the 40-hour ween there would have to be an increase in the prices of all dairy produce or higher Government subsidies, the…

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Effect on Dairying Industry

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 4

There was something ironical in the fact that the introduction of the 40-hour week was announced almost at the same time…

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Farm Home Garden Raising Seedlings

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 8

With the advent of spring, renewed interest will be taken in the garden and its possibilities. The following [?] on the raising of…

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Thirteen Farms For Servicemen

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday. — Thirteen farms on Waterloo Estate, between Glen Innes and Inverell, had been made available for…

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Junior Farmers at Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 4

CESSNOCK : At the recent meeting of the Cessnock and District Agricultural Ass[?]ation Mr. A. L. Nicod addressed members…

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Effect of 40-Hour Week on Dairying "Prices Will Have To Increase Or More Subsidy"

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 4

As a result of the 40-hour week there would have to be an increase In prices of all dairy produce or higher Government…

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Shorn Sheep Cheaper

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.— Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: 25,062 sheep penned. Shorn sheep were 2/- cheaper. others unchanged. Best…

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The Butter Price Level

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 2

DESPITE the fact that the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Pollard) said at Canberra on Wednesday that the…

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Lamb Shortage Sends Sheep Values Higher

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 3

Good trade quality medium weight bullocks comprised the majority of a yarding of 750 fat cattle at Campbell’s Hill…

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