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Northern Rivers · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1951

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48 Settler Farms From 11 Holdings

Northern Star · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—State Cabinet today approved the acquisition of 11 country properties for subdivision for war service land…

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Farmer's Estate Provides Home For Ex-servicemen

Northern Star · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 5

The opening of the William Richards' Memorial Holiday Home at Ettalong by Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.H.R., has special interest for the…

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Farm Demonstrations Ruse Problem of Fodder Conservation

Northern Star · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 8

Demonstrations in the Richmond district undertaken under the Commonwealth Dairy Grant had reached the stage when some method of conserving surplus grasses would have to be devised…

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To the Editor Dairy Board Set-up

Northern Star · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 3

Sir,—With reference to Mr. Nardrs action in quoting from a speech by Mr. H. L. Anthony in which he attacked the setup of the Dairy…

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Auctioneer Sells Farm on Which He Was Born

Northern Star · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 4

GRAFTON, Sunday.—An 80-year-old auctioneer yesterday sold a farm on which he was born. He was Mr. J. B. Carlton, of…

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To the Editor Wife Labour on Dairy Farms

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 2

Sir,—Now the question of child labour on dairy farms has arisen, something can be said about wife labour there, too—for if women…

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State Manager Present For Discussion On Farm Home Protect Lismore District Branch U.P.A.

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 7

At a meeting of the Lismore District Council of the United Protestant Association, held on Thursday evening, Mr. T. Agst, Founder and General Manager of the Association was present and assisted in discussion on the future of the Farm Home Project at…

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High Standard of Guernsey Cattle In District

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1951 · page 4

"The progressive policy and competition between the breeders has resulted in the high standing of the breed in the district and this is…

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Cattle Rights in Cemetery

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 6

Sir,—Could somebody enlighten me on whether a cemetery is considered private property to those with someone dear to them buried…

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Wool Sales in London

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 10

Buyers examining the various types of wool before the opening of the wool sales in London Docks. Some of the highest prices ever…

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Wife Labour on Dairy Farms (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 3

Sir,—As a woman who has helped her husband on a dairy farm for 25 years, I think I am in a position to know what I'm…

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Dorroughby Junior Farmer For Royal Show Camp

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 7

Congratulations were extended to Miss E. King at the monthly meeting of the Dorroughby J.F. Club on her selection to represent…

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Farmer Charged With Theft Of 2 Heifers

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 4

KYOGLE, Wednesday.—David John Gordon, farmer, of Eden Creek, Kyogle, was charged in Kyogle Court of Petty Sessions with…

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Bangalow Concert Realises £40 For Boys' Farm Home

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 6

A very successful concert was held at the Regal Theatre, Bangalow, in aid of the United Protestant boys' farm home…

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Local Farmer Convicted on Cattle Stealing Charge £21 Fine And Heavy Expenses

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 1

After a lengthy hearing, taking most of Tuesday and all day Thursday, a local grazier, David John Gordon, aged 33. years, was convicted on a charge of stealing two Jersey heifers, valued at £36, and being the property of the estate of the late William C. Morrow…

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Letters To The Editor Wife Labour on Dairy Farms

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 7

Sir,—Three cheers to "Mabel" for her courage in decrying the use of women and children in the cowyard…

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ON and Off the Farm Raising Pigs Without Milk

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 4

It is quite practicable to raise pigs on rations containing little or no milk. A section of the comprehensive pamphlet on the feeding of pigs…

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Junior Farmer Visit to Tenterfield Club

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 5

Nine members of the Lismore Junior Farmer Club will leave for Tenterfield on Monday to be the guests of the Tenterfield Club for…

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Tweed's Prospects for Small Crops

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1951 · page 4

MURWILLUMBAH, Friday.—The Under Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (Dr. Noble) and five heads of divisions…

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Mullumbimby P.P.U. "Dairy Outlook Gloomy Unless Prices Improve"

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1951 · page 4

MULLUMBIMBY, Friday.—"Unless better conditions and better prices prevailed in the dairying industry in the future, the industry had a gloomy outlook," said Mr. C. W. Gibson, at the annual meeting of…

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