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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

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Long-Range Cattle Breeding

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 4

Half a dozen Shorthorn calves born recently in Argentina were sired by a bull 8000 miles away. The The spermatozoa from the bull were…

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Wingham Police Court. Friday, December 23, 1938. Before Mr. R. Soiling, P.M. Alleged Detention of Cattle. Charles Cameron v. R. Hicks

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 1

This was a case in which Charles Cameron, of Mount George, charged Rex Hicks, of the Upper Manning, with detaining the following cattle:…

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R.A.S. Stud Cattle Notes. JERSEYS

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 January 1939 · page 10

Mr. A. G. Miller, the enthusiastic and progressive owner of the "Rockymount Farm" Jersey Stud, situated at Nambucca Heads, advises that…

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Shire Council Sued. Verdict for Plaintiff for Loss of Cattle

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 1

On December 22nd the reserved decision was given in the case in which Walter Francis Buffier, of West Maitland, claimed £400…

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Shire Council Sued. Loss of Cattle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 1

On December 22 the reserved decision of Judge Nield was given in the case of which Walter Francis Buffer. of West Maitland. claimed…

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Jerseys Again Lead. Outstanding in Tests. Butter-fat Yields

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 1

Jerseys were again outstanding in, official butter-fat tests completed during November. A Government-owned cow…

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Wingham Police Court Friday, December 23. Before Mr. R. Solling, P.M. Alleged Detention of Cattle Charles Cameron v R. HICKS

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 4

This was a case in which Charles Cameron, of Mount George, charged Rex Hicks, of the Upper Manning, with detaining the following cattle: One…

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Junior Farmers Building the Future of Farming Mr. Dunlop's Message

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 2

A little more than 10 years ago the Junior Farmers' Club movement was founded in this State. To-day it is one of the most influential factors for…

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Dairying Conditions Middle Rivers

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 2

Mr. E. O. Dalgleish, senior dairy instructor, in charge of the dairy branch district, Middle Rivers, with headquarters at West Kempsey, reports:—…

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Jerseys Again Lead. Outstanding in Tests. Butter-fat Yields

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 7

Jerseys were again outstanding in official butter-fat tests completed during November. A Government-owned cow…

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Inquiry on Death of Taree Farmer. Wife and Man Charged With Murder

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

"I poisoned Will. Joe Smith gave me the poison,' set out a statement, alleged to have been made by Mrs. Matilda Anne Edwards, which was…

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Current Topics. Gloucester Dairy Company

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

For the month of December the Gloucester Dairy Co. Ltd. manufactured 258,104 lbs. choicest butter and 7,541 lbs. seconds, for which suppliers…

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Water Lily Lures Farmer to His Death

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 4

Edward Patrick Clarence Moloney, a share-farmer on the property of Mr. Tom James, at Carr's Creek, met his death in sudden tragic…

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Our Mail Bag. Co-operation and the Dairying Industry. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

Sir,--Before dealing with the subject of co-operation and dairying, may I ask readers to review an article written over 14 years back and…

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State's Dairy Herds. Hawkesbury Jerseys Lead Production Tests

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 5

An average production of 6664lb. milk and 326.45lb. butter-fat, in 273 days' lactation was recorded during last test year by 167 cows of various…

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Stampeding a Herd of 2000 Cattle

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 2

Stampeding a herd of 2000 for the benefit of movie cameras is one thing. And an actual stampede is quite another. James Hogan, whilst directing…

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The Dairy Breeds

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 10

The dairy section is being kept well abreast of modern requirements, although there was little occasion for revision of this part of the schedule…

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Water at Butter Factory Deputation to Council

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

Representing the Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Company Ltd. Messrs. J. G. Wilson and W. P. Reichert attended the Council meeting on…

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Destruction of Soil. Scientist Emphasises Danger to Australian Agriculture of One-crop Farming

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 7

Danger of the production of one class of crop leading to the permanent destruction of the soil was emphasised this week by Sir John…

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To Clarify Muddy Water For Domestic and Farm Use

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

Clayey matter which is too fine to settle, and which causes water to appear muddy, can be removed by adding to the water small amounts of…

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