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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

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Rumination - Review - Reminiscence Mr. D. R. M. Parker's Remarkable Letter-- a Self-appointed Champion of the Efficiency of Local Government Administration Seeks Information and Accords Generous Testimonial-- Fatherhood and Farming Ability as Qualifications for Civic Office-- A Considered Reply to an Inconsiderate Communication

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 3

By personal delivery yesterday there came to me the following remarkable communication: P.O. Box 35, Kempsey,…

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To Clarify Muddy Water. for Domestic and Farm Use

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 7

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…

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How to Make Whitewash. Many Uses on the Farm

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 7

Obtain, if possible, large pieces of fresh lump lime, place them in a very large bucket or other suitable container, and into this pour hot water…

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Surplus Butter

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 4

Ottawa, December, news says that Canada's butter surplus has reached such proportions that A. C. Fraser, Secretary of the National Dairy…

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Macleay Butter Pay

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 4

The "Macleay River Co-operative Dairying Company, Ltd., has fixed butter pay for December at Hid per lb., cheese at 1/2 1/2 per lb. of butter fat…

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North Coast Ideal for Developing Pig Industry Instructor's Hints to Farmers

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 1

Although an export market was waiting to be developed, local wants had not yet been fully supplied, said the senior piggery instructor (Mr. F…

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Upper Macleay Dairying

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 4

The Upper Macleay Dairy Company reports a butter turnover of £72,558 as at 30th December, 1938. Cream suppliers received 11d per lb. for…

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M.R. Co-op. Dairy Society. Pay to Suppliers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 2

775 suppliers to the above society were paid £25,008 6s 7d for the month of December, at 11ld for choicest, 10½d second-class and 1.0[?], for…

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Jersey Society's Show Prizes. Cattle Ages

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 2

When the New South Wales branch of the Australian Jersey Herd Society in future subsidises country shows, by donating special prizes, it…

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Wool Rates Maintained. London, 19139

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 5

At the wool sales to-day there was a moderate selection offered, but rates generally were well maintained. The demand was active, although…

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Junior Farmers' Clubs. 1400 New Members

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 6

The Junior Farmers' Club movement made progress in almost all its activities during 1938. At the quarterly meeting of the…

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Butter Contests

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 4

A complete re-arrangement has been made in the butter division of the dairy produce section of the schedule. Classes in this section are set out…

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Macleay Butter Pay

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 6

The Macleay River Co-operative Dairying Co., Ltd., has fixed butter pay, for December at 11½d per lb., cheese at 1/2½ per lb. of butter fat content, and…

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The Farmer: a Naturalist

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 2

Every farmer should be a naturalist because he is afforded that opportunity more than any other class. He has the whole of nature for his…

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Dairy Hygiene

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 2

It is only within comparatively recent years that the dairy industry has come to realise the important part that hygiene, plays in the production of…

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

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 6

775 suppliers to the above society were paid £25,008 6s 7d for the month of December,, at ll¼d for choicest,, l0¼d second class, and 10¼ for commercial…

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Junior Farmers. 1400 New Members

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 8

The Junior Farmers' Club movement made progress in almost all its activities during 1938. At the quarterly meeting, of the…

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Beneficial Rain. Fine Fallg in Valley of Manning. Dairymen Get Heart Again

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 5

Soaking rain fell in many parts of N.S.W. during the 24 hours prior to 9 a.m. Wednesday, giving relief to thousands of square miles of…

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Junior Farmers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 4

For the fourth year in succession John Fairfax and Sons Ltd. have sponsored the much-contested classes in the Junior Farmers' section, in…

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

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 1

775 suppliers to the above Society were paid £25,008 6s 7d for the month of December, at 11¼d for choicest, 10¼d second-class and 1/0¾ for…

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