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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1937

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The FARMER & His Markets

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, by direction of the Honourable the Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. Should any farmer desire information relevant to his work on the land not referred to in these Notes at the…

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Dairying Conditions As Reported by Senior Dairy Instructors

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 4

The prevailing conditions in coastal dairying districts dur-January have been recorded by the respective Instructors as…

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Poultry Farming Reminders for February

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 12

1. Land should now be prepared for the sowing of crops during this and next month for the supply of winter green feed. Berseem clover, rape,…

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Norco's Butter Production. Again Declines

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 1

Forty-five tons less butter was manufactured at Norco Co-op. Ltd's. 20 factories last week. The drop is attributed to the need for rain and…

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Three-day Sickness in Cattle

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 5

In view of the introduction of the above disease into New South Wales, particularly on the North Coast and also in the North West, the talk on…

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Marketing Surplus Butter. Difficulties to be Overcome

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 3

"Australians are prone to think that our produce is of such high quality that it should always obtain the highest price," writes Mr. T…

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Our Living Standards. Dependence on Rural Prosperity. Protection Essential to Farm Production

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 8

If the Australian standard of living is to be retained the goods produced in the country must be marketed at payable prices. The base of…

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Dehorning of Cattle. General Adoption Urged. Weaknesses of Beef Trade

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 2

The Australian Meat Board considers that the dehorning of cattle in Australia is neglected, and has prepared a pamphlet to bring before beef…

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Our Mail Bag. to the Dairymen of the District. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 4

Sir,--In connection with the forthcoming referendum we wish to impress on you the necessity of not only yourself voting "Yes" but maintaining an…

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What the Referendum Does Mean. Security for the Farmer

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 2

We are told that the Referendum means change, greater powers for the Commonwealth Government, dear food, and other dangerous innovations…

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Butter Pay

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 4

The Macleay River Co-op. Dairying Company, Ltd., lias fixed butter pay for January at 101/2d per lb., and cheese at 121/2d per lb. of butter fat content…

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Impounding Officer. Veracity Impugned By Cattle Owners. Inquiry At Council Meeting

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 4

At Kempsey Council Meeting of 22nd February a letter was received from Messrs. M. Perrin, C. Perrin, and A. A. Bowen alleging…

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The M.r. Co-op. Dairy Society, Ltd. Returns for January

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 2

630 suppliers were paid £17,305 9s 3d at the rate of lOd lb. for choicest and 9d lb. for second class. The output shows an increase of 92 per cent, on…

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Factory News. M.R. Co-op. Dairy Society

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 2

The M.R. Co-op. Dairy Society for the month of January paid 640 suppliers £17,305/9/3 at lOd for choicest and 9d for second-class butter. The…

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Dairying How to Make a Concrete Floor. Best Type for the Dairy Farm

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 4

For many purposes on the dairy farm impervious floors are required. Concrete--a mixture of Portland cement with sand, stone and water…

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How to Make a Concrete Floor. Best Type for the Dairy Farm

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 9

For many purposes on the dairy farm impervious floors are required. Concrete--a mixture of Portland cement with sand, stone and water--has been…

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"Yes" Vote Is Urged Chamber of Commerce Firmly Behind Farmers. City Is Thorn in Side of Affirmative Vote

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night, called expressly to discuss the question of the Referendum, members…

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The Farm Home Food Value of Honey

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 4

Only an understanding of the value of honey as a food should he necessary for it to be given a place in the diet, said the Senior Apiary…

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£11,000,000 Sugar Crop What of Future Surpluses?

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 5

With 30,000 tons of sugar produced in New South Wales, added to the record Queensland yield, the Australian total this…

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The FARMER & His Markets

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, by direction of the Honourable the Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. Should any farmer desire information relevant to his work on the land not referred to in these Notes at the…

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