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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1954

1,443 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 65 of 73

Farmers' Field Day

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 November 1954 · page 1

Mr. Geddes. Manager of Sydney University Farm at Bakery's Creek, has issued an Invitation to all local farmers to…

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Water Storage Plan Can Help Dairying

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 November 1954 · page 2

The application of wafer harvesting principles could and would revolutionise dairy production in the Hunter area, Mr. F. D. Mackenzie, the district agronomist, told…

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Waterfront chaos hits wool market

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 November 1954 · page 4

In a week of dramatic events, the monthold tie-up of ships and wharves throughout U.K. ended, while in Australia, wool was caught up in a new maelstrom of waterfront chaos…

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Star Junior Farmer Seven Finalists

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 10 November 1954 · page 1

There are seven finalists in the Star Junior Farmer competition and amongst them is Tom Boyton, of…

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Young farmers at leaders' school

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 November 1954 · page 4

Six junior fanner officers from clubs in the Central Hunter area attended a recent school of instruction at Slack Head, arranged by the Oxley Regional Council…

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None Apply For Junior Farmer Plan

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 November 1954 · page 2

District Junior Farmer supervisor (Mr. A. L. Nlcoll) said this morning that he had not yet received any applications…

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Employment Service Recruiting Labour For Potato Crop

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 November 1954 · page 1

The Maitland employment office would recruit and organise labour to dig the Maitland potato crop this year, Mr. W. Harvey said to-day. The employment service would start an…

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The Week in Wool

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 13

In a week of dramatic events, the month-old tie-up of ships and wharves throughout U.K. ended, while in…

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City Schools Adopt a Farm

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 8

Three secondary schools in Birmingham, England, have reported great success for their venture in creating better…

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Dean of Faculty of Agriculture to Be Invited to Junior Farmer Club Dinner

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 8

At a meeting of the Muswellbrook Junior Farmer Advisory Committee and club, held at the High School on Tuesday, it was decided to invite Professor McMillan,…

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Star Junior Farmer Finalist

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 6

Mr. L. J. Johnstone, President of the Junior Farmers Clubs' Movement, congratulates Tom Boyton, of Wallarobba, on his selection as a finalist in the Rural Bank "Star" Junior Farmer…

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Turf Warwick Farm Selections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 1

Maiden Stakes: Queen Nilo, Schottische, Tranquil Lass. First Birrong Stakes: Avanti, Blue Tavern, Whirlwood…

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Aberdeen and District News Junior Farmers

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 6

At a meeting, to be held in the Public School at 8 o'clock on Monday night, the first step will be taken in the…

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Congratulations to "Star" Junior Farmer

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 13

MR. L. J. JOHNSTONE, President of the Junior Farmers' Clubs Movement, congratulates TOM BOYTON, of Wallarobba, on his selection as a finalist in the Rural Bank "Star" Junior Farmer…

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Warwick Farm Betting

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 3

SYDNEY: Following is the latest order of favouritism for Warwick Farm to-morrow:— Maltine Stakes: Queen Nilo ;…

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NZ Farmers Slow To Accept New Methods (By a Reuter Correspondent)

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 7

AUCKLAND, N.Z.: An eminent agricultural scientist has given New Zealand city and town dwellers a sharps shock. The dominion’s farmers who, folk have believed, are the most progressive in…

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Light Apple Crop Forecast

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 7

It is expected that apple crops will be light in mos. districts in the coming season. Production at 25 per rent,…

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Junior Farmer congratulated

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 1

Mr. L. J. Johntone President of the Junior Farmers' Clubs' Movement, congratulates Tom Boyton of Wallarcbba on his selection as a finalist in the Rural Bank "Star" Junior Farmer Competition. Tom will…

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Potato crops blight threat

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 3

Maitland district potato growers fear blight may mar their prospects of a record crop…

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Junior Farmers for England

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1954 · page 4

The District Supervisor of the Junior Farmer Movement (Mr. A. L. Nicod) said this week that any member…

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