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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

1,575 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 79

Busy Day at Wharves Ceramic Takes 7916 Boxes Of Butter

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 9

To-day was a busy day at the Newcastle wharves. Nearly all the berths were occupied and labor required was not fully supplied. Observers state…

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Newcastle Wool Sales 2054 Bales for Sale To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 9

Nenco's ninth catalogue of the season, comprising 2054 boles, drawn mainly from the northern tablelands. slopes and plains, will be submitted…

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Pastoral Award 40-Hour Week Sought in New Log Will Affect Five States Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 14

A 40-hour week for all employees in the pastoral industry is claimed in a new log which was filed in the Arbitration Court to-day by the Australian Workers' Union…

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Poultry Farmer Remanded

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 8

Helmer Joseph Pedersen, 51, poultry farmer, on remand, appeared at Newcastle Police Court to-day on charges of having driven a lorry while under…

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Dairyman Shot Dead Strange Accident Near Taree Taree

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 7

Frederick Sewell. 35, a bachelor, was accidently shot dead to-day in an extraordinary manner while lighting a fire to boil his…

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Cattle on the Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 3

Sir,—Cattle continue to wander round The Hill For months past now, we residents of this part of the city have put up w.ith all sorts of inconveniences…

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Firm at Late Rates Sydney Wool Market SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 6

Satisfactory clearances were made [?] the wool sales to-day, when late rates were maintained. The Sydney Wool Selling Brokers'…

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Junior Farmers for Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 8

The following junior farmers have been selected to represent clubs in the Northern district at the Junior Farmers' camp at Sydney Royal Show—Richard Luxford…

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Testing Dairy Cattle Operations to Be Extended

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 7

The intention of extending operations to cover the testing of all dairy cattle throughout the State was expressed in a letter from the Chief…

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"Sheep Station at Bronte" American Asks for Photographs Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 6

Mr. Don H. Taylor, studio technician, of 12385 N. Sycamore Avenue, Hollywood, California, is going to be very disappointed in Bronte…

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Sydney Wool Sales Support from Japan SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 10

At the Sydney wool sales to-day a good selection comprising 9049 bales was offered. Sales at auction totalled 8242 bales, and 604 were disposed of privately…

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Wool Sales Average Offering at Newcastle Market Firm at Full Rates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

The New England North and Northwest Producers Co. Ltd. (Nenco) submitted a catalogue of 2020 bales at the ninth wool sale of the season, held in…

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Cowyard Quarrel Murder Charge Sequel Farmer Committed for Trial Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 15

In the Boonah Police Court to-day, John Henry Geiger, 60, a formers, was committed for trial on a charge of having murdered Alan Henry Dalrymple, near…

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Excellent Fields for Warwick Farm Moonray's Prospects Bright in Denham Court Handicap Kirrang Will Appreciated Light Weight in Middle Distance Race

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 1

With the more important Autumn racing next month, interest in the week-end Sydney racing is becoming intense and to-morrow at Warwick Farm excellent fields will participate. Some A.J.C. candidates are engaged. In the Denham Court Handicap Moonray is selected. He likes Warwick Farm. Best…

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Government to Sell Farm Lands Closer Settlement Scheme Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 6

Part of the Goonoo Goonoo Estate, near Tamworth. 17,530 acres, being acquired for settlement by the Government, will become available for…

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Canadian Wheat Men in Australia Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 3

"It is better for Australia and Canada to get together on questions on which they can agree than to remain separated over questions upon which…

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Profit of £2195 Bowthorne Butter Factory Successful Season Reviewed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 13

A profit of £2195, made by Bowthorne Cooperative Butter Factory Ltd. for the six months ended December 31, 1937, was reported to the half-yearly meeting of…

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More Wool for Japan Tokio, March 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 11

The Japanese Government has given permission to the Raw Wool Import Council to import an additional 45,000 bales, on condition that it will be used…

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Lowest This Season Sydney Wheat Prices SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 8

Bulk wheat was offered in Sydney to-day at 4/4¼ a bushel, the lowest quotation since the opening of the 1937-38 season. The cause of the drop in price was…

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Australian Wool Regulations Approval in Great Britain London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 5

"The association is to be congratulated on its thoroughness," says the "Yorkshire Observer" in approving of regulations by the Victorian and South…

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