Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1951

1,730 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 34 of 87

Sheep and Cattle Sale at Scone

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 5

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd., Scone, report having conducted a fortnightly sale of sheep and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Had Cattle on Reserve

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 1

Allowing [?] a reserve brought the owner. Howard Rumbel, of Salisbury Dungog, a fine of £2, with £3/…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wool Dinner Gown

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 3

Inspired by the graceful lines of an arum lily, this sheath dinner dress designed by Michael Sherard is in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Planting Wheat Between Corn Rows

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 6

Corn growing has taken the place of wheat in many areas, particularly in the north-western districts of New South…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wool Report the Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Grain Insurance & Agency Company Limited

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 8

We submitted a catalogue of 6,284 bales on Tuesday, 15th instant. The offering included mainly autumn shorn clips…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Prices Soaring. Bacon, Milk Products, Soap, Butter, Flour. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 1

Increases in prices of miik products, soap and flour were announce[?] by the Prices Branch to-day. One brand of baby food has been increase[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Questions in the House. Dairy Industry: Dutch Immigrants

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 4

Mr. R. B. Nott: I ask the Minister for Agriculture whether an acute shortage of labour exists in the dairy industry. I it a fact that in the last…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

New York City Boys Learn How To Farm

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 6

Practical experience in operating a farm is being given to 400 boys attending Newton High School in New York City…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Record Entries Expected For Dairy Competition

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 6

A record number of entries was expected for this year's Dairy Farm Competitions, the Minister for Agriculture, the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Govt. Stupidity Crushing Farmer Scandal at Warkworth Demands Investigation

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 1

While the Nation's leaders clamour for more production, the lead-footed stupidity of a bungling State department has all but crushed the spirit of the farming community of Jerry's…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Junior Farmers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1951 · page 2

The Dungog district council of Junior Farmers is at present considering the holding of a combined field day towards the end of the year, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cattle Firmer, Lambs Cheaper

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 3

Pitt Son and Badgery’s report 24,778 sheet lambs, mostly trade quality, prime descriptions plentiful Sheep firm…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cattle Dearer at Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 3

There was a lighter yarding of 1000 bead of fat cattle forward at Maitland saleyards today. A good number at bullocks,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shipping belay Holds Up Stud Cattle

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 2

SYDNEY: One hundred and twelve head of beef cattle purchased for Australia are being held up in Britain because of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Week-end Rain Was Boon to Farmers Oat Crops In Danger

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 2

Week-end rain was welcomed by farmers who are having difficulty in raising their winter crops of oats…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dutch Migrants For Dairying

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. E. H. Graham) said he would suggest to the Federal Government that Dutch…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Adding to Farmers’ Problems

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 3

While farmers In the Branxton, Rothbury and Pokolbin areas are being worried by crows, which have caused crop devastation,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Farmers Forced Off the Land

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 4

Many rural Industries were losing members because they were net receiving enough-electric power, declared Mr. Blake…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Farmers feel Electricity

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 2

It is hard to reconcile the statements made by the Mayor, Aid. A. J. Dorsman, at the opening of the Agricultural Conference on Thursday and a decision made by the Municipal Council on Tuesday night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Expert Criticises Aast. Dairy Methods

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 2

Australia is backward in her methods of rearing dairy, cattle compared with America, according to the District Officer, Mr. J. W. G. Smith. He told delegates at the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →