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Northern Rivers · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1949

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Price Stability For Dairying

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 2

Prices for Australian exported dairy products will not fall sharply in the next six and a half years due to the terms of…

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Farmer Bitten By Snake

Northern Star · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 5

CASINO, Thursday. — A farmer who was bitten by a black snake this afternoon, was given first aid by the driver of a bus passing his…

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Some Farms Not Yet Registered

Tweed Daily · Saturday 8 January 1949 · page 2

A number of dairies in the Tweed district have not yet been registered. Mr J. L. Banner, District…

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Dairymen Urged To be on Alert

Northern Star · Saturday 8 January 1949 · page 5

"The dairying industry is now on a sound footing and it is essential that producers be on the alert to ensure those who represent them do not neglect their duties."…

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"Farmer Thought Death Near: Tried To Kill Family"

Northern Star · Saturday 8 January 1949 · page 5

GRAFTON, Friday.—A police constable said at Maclean Court to-day that a Clarence River farmer told him he tried to kill his wife and three sons because he thought he was going to die and he did net…

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Coroner's Advice. "Warn Children Against Danger Of Cattle Dips"

Northern Star · Monday 10 January 1949 · page 4

A warning to parents living on farms to take every precaution to keep their children away from cattle dips, was given by the Lismore…

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Wool Packs Criticised

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 4

The president of the British Wool Federation recently criticised the type of wool packs being used in South Africa…

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ON and Off the Farm Fruit Fly Control Is Required By Law

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 8

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WARNS ALL FRUITGROWERS THAT THEY ARE COMPELLED BY LAW (PENALTY UP TO £50) TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING MEASURES TO CONTROL FRUIT FLY:--…

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Falls Averaged Four Inches Farmers Jubilant

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 4

After falls of rain which generally averaged four inches in the coastal area of the Richmond district over the week-end, the weather yesterday was fine. Farmers were jubilant with the…

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Chick Sexers Needed for Small Farms

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 6

There are sufficient chick sexers at present to cope with most of the sexing in the main commercial poultry farming centres of this…

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Subdivision On Farms Should Be Encouraged

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 6

Effective grassland management can only be put into operation where grass growth and the movement of grazing animals can be adequately…

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Don't Burn Crop Stubble

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 6

The wasteful farming practice of burning cereal stubble and maize stover should be condemned, except…

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Increased Butter Production

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday: Butter production in Australia almost doubled between the winter lull and…

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Butter, Cheese May Be Dearer

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The review of dairy production costs to be made early this year may result in increases in the price of butter and…

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Butter and Cheese Prices May Rise

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday: "The review of dairy production costs to be made early this year may result in increases in the prices…

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Protection for Children at Cattle Dips

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 2

"We shall have to go very closely into the matter of protecting children from accidents at cattle dips,"…

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Lord Bruce Boosts Aust. Wool

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 4

Lord Bruce, of Melbourne, who when he was Prime Minister of Australia was noted for his satorial clegence, gave a fashion tip to men when he…

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Marriage Link Between Pastoral Families

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 1

BRISBANE, Wednesday:--Two well-known pastoral families were united by the marriage in St. John's Cathedral tonight of Mary…

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Glamorous Wool Fabrics

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 5

PARIS:--Glamorous wool fabrics, especially designed for evening wear, are featured by leading designers at mid-season…

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Labour Not Short for Millet Crop

Northern Star · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 6

CORAKI, Wednesday.—There appears to be no shortage of labour for the broom millet harvest now in progress in the Mid-Richmond…

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