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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1919

572 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 28 of 29

Commercial. the Week's Review Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 December 1919 · page 3

There is a quieter tone in the markets for farm produce, consequent upon the rain that has fallen. Country buyers have ceased operations for the time being,…

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Farm and Produce. Scientific Farming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 December 1919 · page 5

Mr. J. Ronnfeldt, a farmer, at Irongate, 15 miles from Pittsworth (Q.), has had remarkable success on his farm this year, despite the droughty conditions…

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Wheat Inquiry. Address by Counsel. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1919 · page 5

The Wheat Commission continued its inquiry at No. 1 Jury Court to-day. Mr. W. J. Johnstone, of the firm of Perry and Johnstone, accountants, was…

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Farmers' Chance

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 December 1919 · page 5

Reuben II. Jenner, of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, 7 O'Connell-street, Sydney, writes:— "I am very pleased with the result…

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Butter Scotch

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 December 1919 · page 6

[?] moist sugar. fez, butter. tablespoons vine- ½ teaspoon essence gar or water, of lemon. Method.—Place in a stewpan and…

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Wheat Inquiry. Mr. Grahame's Mistake. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 December 1919 · page 5

Mr. Curtis, who appeared before the Commission on behalf of the original advisors of the Wheat Board, commenced his address before the Royal…

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Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 December 1919 · page 5

At the wool sales on Tuesday scoured and faulty merinos were irregular, but crossbreds fetched slightly harder prices. There was wider and keener bidding for…

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Butter Export Newcastle Surplus

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 December 1919 · page 4

Particulars supplied by the manager of the butter pool were quoted at the Chamber of Commerce meeting this morning, setting out the quantity of…

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"Home and Dry' Farmers' Confidence SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 December 1919 · page 5

Mr. H. P. Williams, the Farmers' campaign director, said today that he expected at least 16 members of his party would be returned to the House…

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The Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 7

At the wool sales an Thursday prices for greasy and merinoes were less Irregular, and crossbreds were slightly dearer than a weeks ago. Slipes sold at full recent…

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Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 5

Business in farm produce has been of a steady character during the past week. As a result of the rains that have fallen chaff and lucern hay are easier. The…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 5

With the approach of Christmas, the volume of business in dairy produce is becoming even more extensive, but the shortage of bacon and hams, as well as…

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Farm and Produce. Seedless Fruit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 5

It is a commonplace of botany that Nature provides plants with flowers and fruit solely for the sake of the seeds. The flower is needed to get the seed…

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African Wheat Shortage

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 December 1919 · page 5

A Pretoria telegram states that the Government announces that in view of the wheat shortage, if freight is not obtainable, it proposes to employ its own ships…

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The Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 December 1919 · page 5

Competition was well maintained at the wool sales on Thursday, and the demand for the Continent was more active, owing to the improved exchange. All sorts were…

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Wheat Pool Mr. Grahame Defended SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 December 1919 · page 5

Mr. Watt, who appears for Mr. Grahame and the [?] Wheat Office today commenced [?] address before the Wheat Commission. Referring to the…

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The Sale of Wool

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 December 1919 · page 4

An interview took place in Sydney this week between representatives of the wool growers on the one hand and Sir John Higgins, chairman of the…

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The Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 December 1919 · page 5

The wool Sales yesterday were limited to a selection of merinoes, for which Yorkshiremen competed more keenly than buyers from the continent. There was…

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Aid to British Farmers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 December 1919 · page 5

The majority report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture proposes to continue the principle of guaranteeing a minimum price for cereals, based on a…

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Serious Food Shortage Butter Disappearing in England Tea and Sugar Supplies Decreased London, December 15

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 5

Mr. M'Curdy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry for Food), addressing a conference of Labor members and local food committees, [?]…

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