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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1947

1,593 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 66 of 80

Higher Wool Average U.S.A.'s Position

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 2

There is no slackening in demand for wool in Australia, which continues to sell at highly remunerative figures…

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Attempt to Sell Diseased Stock Proved Costly £10 Fine for Offering Tickinfested Sheep

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 2

N. Dennis (a male), who is no stranger to Singleton stockmen, but who does not reside here, was fined £10 yesterday when he…

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Wheat Harvest and Storage Facilities Question in House by Local Member

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 2

Mr. Nott: I ask the Minister for Agriculture to consider the advisability of directing that all silos and bulkheads be open for…

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Export Targets of Britain's Wool Industry Should Nearly Double Pre-war Figures

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 1

Under Britain's new export programme the woollen industry will ultimately be sending overseas about half its total…

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Result of Finalists in Progressive Farmer Competition Awatted Only Two Local Entrants Competing

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 1

The results indicating the finalists in the Rural maw, Progressive farmer compenion are being eagerly awaited by two…

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Wild Pigs Worrying Kurri Poultry Farmers

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 6

Poultry fanners at Soldier Settlement, Kurri, are being troubled by wild pigs. The pigs are coming in from the swamp lands adjacent to…

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Cleanliness Vitally Important In Dairying Industry Points Which Should Be Observed by Producers

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 6

In the management of a dairy farm the first and main virtue is cleanliness: it is impossible to put too much emphasis on the need for absolute cleanliness In the dairying industry, especially on the farm, says Mr. Peter Hansen, in the course…

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Gloucester Butter Output

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 6

GLOUCESTER: The Glouster Dairy Co. disbursed £14.993[?] 7/ to suppliers for September Choicest butter was paid…

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Tick Infested Sheep

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 3

SINGLETON: H. Dennis, dealer, Tamworth, was fined £10 with costs at Singleton court by Mr. H. Thompson, S.M., for…

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Stem Rust in Wheat

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday—The much feared wheat killer, stem rust, has attacked some crops in north-western areas where bumper yields are…

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Heavy Sheep Weaker at Homebush

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 3

Winchcombe Carton Ltd. report 23,374 sheep penned, of good quality. The market opened firm. Best ewes to 6d., wethers 6½., hoggets 3d.,…

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Australian Research Student Reverses Breeding Season For Sheep

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 1

With the aid of controlled electric light at Cambridge School of Agriculture (Eng.), Neil Yeates a research student of Toowoomba, is…

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Wool Report Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited. 23rd October, 1947

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 3

We submitted a catalogue of 7057 bales on Wednesday, 22nd instant, drawn largely from the Northern Slopes, North-Western Plains, West…

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The Wool Market

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 1

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-Operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company, Limited, reports 23rd October, 1947:—…

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Fine Wool Dearer In America

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 4

WASHINGTON, October 26— The Agricultural Department announced higher selling prices for Government-owned flue…

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FARMERS & Graziers' Co-operative Grain Insurance & Agency Company Limited. 23rd October, 1947. Wool Report

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 3

We submitted a catalague of 7,057 bales on Wednesday, 22nd instant, drawn largely from the Northern Slopes, North-Western Plains, Western…

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Saving the Wheat Harvest. Bags From India

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 3

In an effort to cope with the State's record wheat harvest, seven million more, corn sacks are to be…

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Dairying Costs Report Asked For

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 2

Sir Earle Page, in the House of Representatives, asked:— "Has the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture yet received the…

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Dairy Experts From N.z

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 5

CANBERRA, Tuesday. — Two: New Zealand dairy specialist will arrive in Sydney on Wednesday. The visit is part of, the first…

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Outlook Grim For Stone Fruit Lack Of Rain Cuts Crop Prospects

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 October 1947 · page 2

Unless rain falls in abundance within the next couple of weeks, the outlook for stone fruit in this district is indeed…

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