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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

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Pastoral Homebush Supplies. Equalisation of Yarding

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

It is the considered opinion of the Graziers' Association, the Homebush Agents and the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board that…

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Port Stephens Conference. Wheat

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 4

Mr. G. H. Dunn's address oil wheat was as follows:— When I received the invitation to read a paper at this conference. I…

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P.d.s. Column Butter Boxes

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 1
Also in The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer

With the rising packing costs those interested in cheapening production costs in the butter industry have during the past few years been…

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P.d.s. Column. Butter Boxes

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 10

With the rising packing costs those interested in cheapening production costs in the butter industry have, during, the past few years, been…

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The Australian Farms College, England

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 4

Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A., writes:— All Hawkesberyities. and Australians generally, who recollect Mr. H. W…

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For Healthy Maize Crops. Hints on Seed Selection in the Field

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 9

The following hints are given by officers of the Department of Agriculture on the subject of seed selection of maize in the field:--…

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Sale of Commonwealth Ships. Effect Upon Farmer

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 5

"Labor is trying to fashion the sale of the Commonwealth line to Lord Kylsant for £1,900,000 into a weapon of attack against the Country Party,"…

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Pastoral. Fat Lambs. a Profitable Branch of Sheep Fanning

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 2

Lamb-raising may be regarded as a special branch of sheep-farming, the object being to produce a lamb with exceptional early-maturing qualities, and…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week by direction of the Honorable the minister of Agriculture and are based on the experience of the Department. AGRICULTURAL SOIL FERTILITY…

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Some Points to Remember. In the Management of Dairy Cows

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 2

The following points are imphasised in a departmental pamphlet on the feeding and management of dairy cows:—Dairy cows should be fed and milked…

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For Healthy Maize Crops. Hints on Seed Selection in the Field

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 2

The following hints are given by officers of the Department of Agriculture on the subject of seed selection of maize in the field:—…

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Review of Wool & Cattle Industry

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

Messrs Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., Sydney, have issued their 39th Annual Wool Review, which gives a comprehensive survey of the industry,…

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More Sheep Country

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

Messrs T. A. Field and Co.'s success with wool at Giro is evidently stimulating other owners on the upper rivers to follow in their…

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Pastoral Drift to the City

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 1

A resolution carried by the Graziers' Annual Conference suggested that greater provision be mada for the teaching of "agricultural"…

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London Butter Market Prospects

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

A London report states that there are at least signs of a speedy recovery in the butter trade, and dealings in Australian and New Zealand sorts in…

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Hours for Labor on Dairy Farm

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

In reply to a correspondent's query as to the hours of labor for an employee on a dairy farm, the "Farmer and Settler" states: There is…

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Fur Farming. Master Furriers Attitude. Minister's Views

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. H.. V. C. Thorby), referred yesterday reported comments regarding the constitution of the committee…

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Dairying Outlook Action by Australian Stabilisation Committee

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

In view of the large quantities of butter now in cold store and the general outlook over Australia of a heavy Autumn and Winter production, the…

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Victorian Dairymen See the Light. Dr. Earle Page's Address Appreciated

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 3

Thus a recent issue of '"The Countryman," a Victorian publication with a rural policy: -- "Those engaged in the dairying…

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