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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1952

1,661 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 84

Scone Market Report Sheep and Cattle

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 6

New Zealand Loan and M. A. Co. Ltd., Scone, report having conducted their fortnightly sale of Sheep and…

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Wool Manager Urges Greater Merino Wool Production

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 2

At a time when the main wool consuming countries of the Northern Hemisphere were more than ever dependent upon the surplus…

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To Encourage Wheat Growing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 1

On the suggestion of Ald. B. Endersby, Cessnock Council decided on Wednesday night to ask Kearsley Shire Council to…

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Butter Will Soon Be Luxury Food

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 5

LONDON: Britain’s meat ration will be increased by twopence in value from June 15, but the price will be raised,…

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Care Is Needed In Branding Cattle

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 8

Same cattle owners do not seem to realise the damage that can be done to hides by faulty methods of branding…

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Preparation Of Show Sheep Is Costly

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Fri.—Stud breeders with stock entered in this year's sheep show have spent more than £40,000 in…

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Sheep Breeders Seek Lifting Of Merino Export Ban

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—The combined effect of the sudden drop in the current wool cheque, and the continued decline in the Commonwealth's Merino sheep population, would have a depressing influence on the wool industry…

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Famed Santa Gertrudis Cattle Will Be Raised In Australia

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 1

NEW YORK, Friday.—The Santa Gertrudis cattle, the only breed ever developed on the American continents, will soon make their biggest move. They will be shipped to Australia to demonstrate the characteristics which have made them so popular in North, Central…

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More Meat But Less Butter for Britain Increased Shipments From New Zealand

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 1

LONDON: Britons are to get more most and tea but [?] butter, Food Minister Major Lloyd George has told the nation. He announced is the House of Commons that…

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Maitland Fat Stock Market. E. W. Sparke Pty. Ltd (associated with A.M.L. & F. Co. Ltd.,) reports: SHEEP

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 1

There was a heavy supply of approximately 2,200 sheep penned, all classes being represented, with lambs predominating. The…

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What The Soil Conservation Services Will Do For Valley Farmers with a List of Work Done on Farms in the Valley That May Be Inspected

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 5

The assistance of trained and experienced officers of the Soil Conservation Service is available freely to all farmers, and is…

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President Going Back To His Farm

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 1

WASHINGTON: President Turman said yesterday that the new deal and his own fair deal had proved that planned…

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State-Wide Search For Best Farmers

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 6

SYDNEY, Fri.—The Royal Agricultural Society hoped this year in its State-wide search for the best two…

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Tractor School for Junior Farmers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1952 · page 1

Mr. A. L. Nicod, District Supervisor of the Junior Farmers, said that arangements are being made to conduct a tractor school in the Dungog…

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New Milk Board Chairman Wants to Meet Farmers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1952 · page 1

New chairman of the NSW Milk Board (Mr. J. A. Ferguson) intends to get out into the country and meet as many sections of the dairy…

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Dearer Prices for Sheep and Cattle

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 3

Pitt Son and Badgery reports 17,173 sheen of mixed day there were yarded 16,173 sheep and lambs. Prime…

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Producer Bodies Seek Bigger Wheat Quota

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 4

A delegation comprising representatives of the Associated Poultry Farmers of Australia Primary Producers Union, Breeders' and Hatcheryme's Association of N.S.W., Egg Marketing Board for N.S.W., N.S.W Branch…

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Govt. Should Meet Wheat Freights Says State Minister

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 4

The Minister for Agriculture Mr. Graham said today that it was refreshing to find Mr. McEwen at last…

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Decline in Fine Wool Production in State Controls Should Be Lifted Says Sheepbreeder

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 4

The combined effect of the sudden drop in the current wool cheque, and the continued decline in the Commonwealth’s merino sheep population would have a depressing influence on the wool industry in…

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Farmers Not Satisfied

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 2

SYDNEY: In the past three years high wool prices which boosted Australia’s export. Income have masked the fall in…

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