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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1950

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Pastoral Liming for Pasture Improvement

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 6

Lime cannot take the place of superphosphate in pasture improvement, but ground carbonate of lime (or some other…

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Modern Fashion in Wool Belgium

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 2

An afternoon dress from Belgium, designed by Maison Germaine Profete. Made in red wool, it is embroidered on the yoke with threads of the same fabric. Fabric from Romain de Jaine…

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Dairy Officers Monthly Report

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 5

The Kempsey Dairy Officer, Mr. J. S. Wilson, reports as follows:--The unbounded faith of the…

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Smaller Pay for January To Gloucester Dairymen

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 4

The payment received by district dairymen for January supply of cream and milk to the Gloucester Co-op. Dairy Company Ltd., and milk to the N.S.W…

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ON & Off the Farm Northern Tour Of District Agronomist

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Pitt, district agronomist, who was accompanied by Mrs. Pite, has just returned from a tour of Northern Tableland and North Coast districts…

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Weather Ideal for Dairying, Says Mr. Wilson

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 3

Mr. J. S. Wilson, Dairy Officer reports for February as follows:—During the month, from a dairying view point, the weather has been ideal…

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Next Week's Wingham Show. Secretary Reports Huge Cattle Entry. Trotting Contests Assured

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 2

Present at, the meeting of the Upper Manning A. & H. Association, held in the Protestant Hall, Wingham, on Saturday last, February 24, 1950, were…

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Farm Credit System in U.S.

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 3

Farmers and farmers' co-operatives in the United States are provided a constant, reliable source of funds at low interest through…

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Flood Fodder Bill Totalled £16,700--Farmers Seek Refund

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 1

The bills sent to Macleay farmers for the fodder supplied during the August flood, totalled £16,700, and now a move has been made, through the Primary Producers' Union, requesting that the respective Parliamentary body pay this amount…

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Milk Grading Provided for in the New Dairy Bill

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 4

Amendments of the Dairy Industry Act, approved by Stale Cabinet on Tuesday will provide for: (1): Grading of milk supplied to…

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New Amendment of Dairy Bill

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 1

Amendments of the Dairy Industry Act, approved by State Cabinet, on Tuesday, will provide for:…

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Town Youths Can Join Junior Farmers

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Kempsey Junior Farmers Club and their Advisory Committee, Mr. F. L. Wilmot, North Coast…

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Tribunal to Assess Production Costs for Farmers

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA.-- The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture, Mr. J. McEwen, announced last night that a tribunal…

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New Experiment Farm for Central West

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 2

Following representations by Mr. Charles Cutler, M.L.A., Country Party member for Orange, on behalf of various organisations, the…

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Huge Cattle Entry for Wingham's An'ual Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 1

Referring to Wingham's annual show which opens on Thursday, the secretary (Mr. A. C. Beal) said yesterday,…

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Full Compensation Ask'd for T.b. Infected Cattle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 1

"That the Department of Agriculture he urged to speed up the mailer of full compensation for cattle proved to have tuberculosis," was a resolution carried at the meeting cf the Manning River District Council of the…

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This Week's Wingham Show Secretary Reports Huge Cattle Entry Trotting Contests Assured

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 4

Reporting to the meeting of the committee of the U.M.A. and H. Association on the prospects for the Wingham Show to be held on Thursday and Friday of…

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Grading Will Be Fairer To Farmers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 4

Milk grading in butter factories should give the good dairy farmer a better deal than he sometimes gets, said Mr. C. A. Small, in Sydney…

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District Dairy Officer's Monthly Report

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 4

"Green manuring has gained popularity this summer and pastures sown on these areas will be watched with interest," states District Dairy…

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On & Off the Farm the Ford "Ten-five" Panel Van

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 4

A unique combination of load space, economy and performance for "light delivery" users is provided in the lately introduced Ford…

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