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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

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Butter Pays. M.R. Co-op. Dairy Society

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 6

The M.R. Co-op. Dairy Society's returns for the month of February show that 781 suppliers were paid £28,311/11/1, at 11½d for choicest,…

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Current Topics Electricity for Local Farms

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 2

The first section of a scheme for rural electrification is now being put in hand by the Gloucester Electric Supply Company, and in this issue…

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Gloucester Co-op. Dairy Co.. Limited

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 6

For the month of February, the Gloucester Co-op. Dairy Co.. Ltd.. manufactured 335.662-lbs. of choicest butter and 12,488-lbs. second grade…

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Madeay River Co-op. Dairy Company, Limited

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 6

The Macleay River Co-op. Dairy Company, Ltd., has fixed butter pay for 11½d per lb.. cheese pay at l/3½ per lb. of butter fat…

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Hoper hastings Co-op. Dairy Society Limited

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 6

The pay for February supplies was fixed at 11½d per lb. for choicest, and 10½d for second grade plus ½d cartage allowance…

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Taree Inamond Jubilee Show. Glorious Weather Prevails. Wonderful Display of Dairy Cattle. Keen Competition Gives Judges Long Day. Ring Horses and Trotters in Great Numbers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 7

It is many years since the annual show of the Manning River A. and H. Association had such favorable conditions for the holding of their annual…

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Good News for Dairymen. No Compulsory Herd Testing

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 5

Last year, in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. C. E. Bennett, member for Gloucester, raised the question of the cost of compulsory herd-testing…

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Show Butter Fat Contest

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 3

A subscriber writes : "When looking over the results of the Home Milking Contest, in connectior with, the Show it is good to see Mr. H…

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Reconstruction of Dairy Premises. Many in Need of Remodelling

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 1

The need for the reconstruction or replacement of dairy premises presents itself to many dairymen every year--more so in recent years, as…

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Cleansing of Dairy Premises. an Ample Water Supply Essential

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 6

The provision of ample water supplies at all times for the washing of dairy utensils as well as the floors of the milking shed, dairy and inner or…

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Stratford Cattle

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 3

Sales at Winchcombe, Carson's Homebush auction last Monday included R. Grant, Stratford, 5 steers £9/7/, 8 cows to £7/16/, avg., £7. Prime…

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Butter Market. the Stabilisation Scheme. New Zealand Envious

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 3

"Farmers in every country have their problems and we are looking forward to the Empire Conference in Sydney for some helpful discussion…

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Bowman Farm. School Picnic

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 2

The Upper Bowman Parents and Citizens' Association held their annual school picnic and sports on Saturday last, when there was an…

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Pre-wedding Party at Bowman Farm

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

There was a good gathering of residents and children at the Bowman Farm school on Wednesday night, 9th March, to do honour to Miss…

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Farm Training for Youths. Facilities Provided by Department of Agriculture

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 3

An excellent demand exists for the employment of youths amongst farmers and graziers. It is required, however, that the youths shall have…

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On the Land. Parebred Dairy Cattle A.I.S.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 2

In the section for Senior 2-year-olds, Glencoe Myra 3rd. a member of the "Glencoe" herd owned by Mr. P. A. Heuston. Hambledon Hill. Singleton…

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Farm Advantages

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 7

Any boy should thank God for being so fortunate as to be born and raised on a farm. There is no place on this green, earth so well adapted to…

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Winter Dairying Importance of Continuity of Supply

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 7

If the dairy industry is to progress, greater effort must be made to obtain an even output throughout the year. That such continuity is possible, states…

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Seed Tomatoes. Efficient Growing Methods on Valla Farms. One of the Best Early Areas in the State

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 1

Valla, on the North Coast, is one of the best early tomato-growing districts in the State, being practically frost free and in a temperate climate…

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Dairy Farms. Coastal, Championship Attracts Interest

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

Several entries have been received already for the coastal dairy farm competition, organised by the "Farmer and Settler" in conjunction with…

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