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Northern Rivers · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

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The Farmer's Column for Milking Yards Some Important Requirements

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 6

Hygienic, and well-planned dairy premises are an important factor in successful dairying, and certain standards are…

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English Farm Labour Costs "Too High" (From a Correspondent). OXFORD (By Mail)

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 9

The seriousness of the farm labour problem in England, and how it might be alleviated, were the main themes of the fourth Oxford Farming Conference. It was epitomised by Dr. K. A. H. Murray, who brought forward…

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The Northern Star Published Daily at Lismore. N.S.W. Tuesday, January 31, 1939. Junior Farmer Tours

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 6

THE junior farmer movement, which has grown from a few units at inception in 1928 to more than 300 clubs, with over 8000…

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Junior Farmers' Show Fixtures

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 12

T. C. BEIRNE (Pty.) Ltd. OFFER WOMEN'S SMART SHOES At Summer Sale Prices…

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Butter Gradings Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 6

The state butter grading staff of the Department of Agriculture examined at Sydney and Newcastle during the week ended January 27, 14,191…

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Butter Substitute Menace P.P.U. Action

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Rosebank branch of the Primary Producers' Union the following officers were elected: President, Mr. P. G. Northam…

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Butter Output Increasing Greater Tonnage at M'bah Factory

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 4

The beneficial effect of the mid January rains is already being' reflected in the increased butter production at Far North Coast…

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Keen Inquiry for Eggs Dairy Produce Sales SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

Business was keen for light supplies of eggs availalble in the Sussex-street markets to-day at Saturday's advanced rates. For other lines there was good inquiry at…

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Butter Quality

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

The State Butter Grading Staff of the Department of Agriculture examined at Sydney and Newcastle, during the week ended January 27, 14,…

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Butter Steadier London

Northern Star · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 6

The butter market is steadier. Quotations: New Zealand choicest salted 122s to 123s, unsalted 125s; Australian salted 118s to 119s,…

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Butter Gradings Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 6

During the week ended January 28, the Commonwealth graders examined for export the following quantities of butter: Sydney 3330 boxes and salted…

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No World Wheat Talks Before April?

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 8

LONDON, Tuesday:— American circles learn that, despite the United States' urgings, there is little likelihood of a world wheat conference…

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Satisfactory Demand Dairy Produce Sales SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

All lines of dairy produce met a satisfactory demand in Sussex-street to-day. Late rates were maintained. Marketing Bureau's quotations: Butter…

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Lismore Cattle Sales

Northern Star · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

About 320 head of all classes was on offer for the weekly sales yesterday at Lismore Municipal Yards. Springing and calved heifers were lightly yarded and…

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Control of Butter Substitutes

Tweed Daily · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

Motions aiming at the control of competition from butter substitutes were carried at the monthly meeting of the Burringbar Branch of the…

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Australia's Wool Production Illuminating Figures

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

Mr. John Hooton, of Mosman, an expert in the compilation of statistics, supplies us with a tabulated statement touching Australia 's wool production…

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"World Wheat Conference in May or June"

Tweed Daily · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 10

LONDON, Wednesday:—The political correspondent of the Australian Associated Press says that although the deliberations of…

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Advance of Penny January Butter Pay Fixed at 10¼ LB

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

Suppliers of butter to North Coast factories during January will receive 10¼ a 1b. for their supplies. That is the…

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Scientific Farming How Leeton and Griffith Do It. Young Towns with Modern Amenities

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 3

Mr. F. Autrey-Hall, H.D.A., formerly of the Tweed district, but now a member of the Agricultural Department staff stationed at…

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Rains Welcomed by Pastures Dairy Instructors' Reports

Tweed Daily · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

Mr. I. W. Scott, Senior Dairy Instructor in charge of the Dairy Branch District, Tweed to Bangalow, with headquarters at Byron Bay,…

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