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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

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The Dairy Cattle

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 6

The A.I.S. cattle were judged by Mr. J. H. Havilah, of Richmond River, who expressed himself as very pleased with the quality of most of the…

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Beef Cattle

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 6

Beef cattle showed how quickly the Central North Coast responds to rain and how rapidly well-bred and well cared for stock build in…

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Maize and Farm Produce

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 6

Maize is always a strong section at Kempsey Show, and this year proved no exception. Prominent winners were A. C. Nelson, H. H. Booth…

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Dairying Conditions Middle Rivers

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 2

Mr. I. W. Scott (Dairying Inspector for the Middle Rivers) reports. Weather.— Little change has been experienced in the weater since may last…

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The Dairying Industry. Important Forward Move. Another Factory for Chatham

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 3

The M.R. Coop. Dairy Society has received the necessary permission to go ahead with the building and installation of plant for their proposed new…

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Cattle Section A.I.S.

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 2

The Australian Illawarra Shorthorn showing saw a falling off in numbers, but quality was very satisfactory amongst the prize-winners…

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Dehorning Dairy Cattle

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 7

The dehorning of pedigree dairy cattle and their recognition at shows was advocated recently by Mr. T. G. Hungerford, an Australian veterinary…

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Butter-making Faults Causes on the Farm

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 2

Butter factory machinery has improved considerably in recent years, and it is now possible to manufacture from mixed cream a better-keeping…

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Mondrook Junior Farmers. 7th Annual Show. a Splendid Exhibition

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 3

The 7th annual Mondrook J.F. Show was held on Saturday, 26th April, in weather conditions by no means enticing to the general public…

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For the Man on the Land Dairy Farmers' Problems. "Gravest in History." Little Margin of Profit

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 7

"No one deplores the shortage of supplies to the United Kingdom when shipping was available more than the dairy farmers, who have…

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Macksville Show Cattle Macleay Breeders' Success

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 3

Mr. H. V. Jameson, of Clybucca, scored numerous prizes in the Jersey section at Macksville Show, including firsts for bull 3 years and over, bull…

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Big Dairy Conference at Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 2

A big conference of people interested in the dairy industry is to be held at Taree to-morrow (Thursday), we learn from the Taree Town Clerk (Mr…

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Managing Director of Wool Firm Enlists

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

Mr. J. D. MacLeod, Managing Director of Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd., has enlisted to the A.I.F. An exacting wool season, which has now…

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Manning River Junior Farmers. Judging Championships

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

On Wednesday last there was quite a large gathering of Junior Farmers and others at Mr. W. J. Fotheringham's farm, "Glenyarra," Wingham. Judging Championships were…

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Proud of His Seven Years' Service MR. C. E. Bennett's Address to the Electors Welcomes Government Milk Scheme as Boon to Dairymen

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 6

During the past ten days Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., who is seeking re-election as State member for Gloucester electorate supporting the Government U.A.P.-U.C.P. parties, has been conducting a vigorous campaign of morning, afternoon and evening…

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Management of Soldiers' Farms. Threatened Labor Shortage

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

Mr. A. W. Ye[?] M.L.A., Minister for Lands, who is Chairman of the Soldiers' Farms Protection Committee, said recently that his Committee,…

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Producer Gas Essential in Dairying Districts

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

The Dairy Produce Petrol Rationing Committee on Tuesday adopted a plan to divide the State into 13 districts, and decided to advise each district…

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When Dipping Sheep

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 7

A convenient way of Ascertaining the capacity of the bath when dipping sheep is to measure water Into H from a. tank of known capacity. First run…

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Dairy Conference at Taree Butter and Bacon Export Restrictions Discussed by Delegates

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 3

On Thursday last there was a gathering of about 75 representatives of cooperative butter and meat factories at the Methodist School Hall. Taree, to…

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Milk, Butter and Pig Conference. Serious Situation Discussed at Taree. Coop Factory Delegates From Grafton to Gloucester

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 8

A meeting of representatives of the cooperative dairy factories from Grafton to Gloucester was held at the Methodist Hull, Taree, on…

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