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Farming & the land, 1954

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Mr. N. Wright Retires as Sheep Judge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 7

A new judge has been appointed to judge strong wool merino classes in the open section at the Sydney sheep snow…

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The Week in the Wool Market

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 6

Russia's dramatic exit from the wool market this week was consistent with her sudden and unexpected entry last September, but the impact of the walk-out on the market was that…

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U.S. Surplus Butter To Sell At World Price

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 1

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Agriculture Deportment announced yesterday it would sell its surplus butter stocks fop commercial export at prices comparable to world butter prices…

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This Week in Wool Russia's Walk-out a "Damp Squib"

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 5

Russia's dramatic exit from the wool market this week was consistent with her sudden and unexpected entry last September, but the impact of the walk-out on the market was that of a damp squib…

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Winter Protection of Dairy Cows Pays Off

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 7

Proper winter protection of dairy cows plays an important part in increasing their resistance to disease, the principal…

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Winter Prospects Not Bright For Many District Dairymen

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 2

Prospects for a good winter are not very bright for many dairy farmers in the district, as milk production continues to fall, says the district dairy officer (Mr. E. G. McLaren)…

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Opinions Vary on Show Cattle Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 1

The most controversial subject at last weekend's Dungog Show was What would be the best day for cattle display?"…

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Farmers Will Be Rewarded for Increased Production Milk Board Chairman Opens Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 4

When officially opening last Saturday's annual Dungog Show, Mr. J. A. Ferguson, Chairman of the Milk Board, said, "Dungog suppliers are to he commended on their efforts to increase winter…

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Dairy cattle numbers still increasing

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 4

The dairy cow population of Australia continues to increase according to the latest statistics issued by…

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Australia in "butter war"

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 4

LONDON.—Australia New Zealand and Denmark fired their first shot in Britain's "butter war" on…

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Values for Cattle Unaltered

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 3

There was a yarding of 1100 fat cattle at Maitland saleyards to-day, the general quality of which was again…

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London Wool Sales

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 3

LONDON: The committee London wool brokers expects Australia to offer 6,700 bales at the sixth…

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Junior Farmers' Home Science Contest Results

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 4

State championship winners in the Junior Farmers Club Home Science competition are: Divsion 1…

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Young Farmer School Of Instruction

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 3

The next junior farmer school of instruction to be held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College from June to 27 to 28…

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Striped Wool Jersey

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 4

From Milan comes Marucellis' dress in brightly striped soft wool jersey with buttons and hip treatment…

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"Glenridge Attraction" 1044Lb Com. Butter

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 2

"Glenridge Attraction," 21-968, a pure bred Jersey cow owned by Mr. P. W. Landers, Barrington, Gloucester, has…

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Butter at 10/ Per Lb

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 1

LONDON: Devonshire farmhouse butter sold at 10/ per 1b. stg., at Barnstaple Market yesterday…

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Dungog Co-op. Butter Factory Honours Departing Chairman

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 4

A very happy function was recently held at the Bank Hotel, the occasion being a farewell luncheon and…

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Success at Royal Stroud Road Junior Farmer

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 8

A Stroud Road Junior Farmer, Peter Moylan, judging at the Royal, obtained one first, one second and tied for a third…

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Junior Farmer Lecturer Miss Schofield

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 4

An interesting lecture will be given by Miss Schofield, who has just returned from a tour of England and the…

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