Hosier System of Dairying Proves Highly Efficient
The Hosier system moves milking sheds into paddocks to boost pasture productivity. It uses movable, wheel‑towed sheds with a milking unit and feed stores to milk cows in situ, improving yields on poorer soils. Developed by Mr. Hosier in England, the plan faced initial legal and staffing challenges but gained traction by 1939 with expand as a practical, adaptable method for dairy farming.
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Australia
South Australia
Western Australia
England
Mr. Hasser
Wexcombe
Marlborough
Hosier
Lord Bledisloe
London
Australian Dairy Review
Butter and Cheese Price Demands Stir Dairy Zone
An Australian dairy article urges government action to raise prices for butter and cheese to fair levels. It argues producers, especially in the milk zone, have been undervalued while costs rise across goods and wages. A Hastings Macleay dairy delegate motion demands immediate redress or withdrawal of supplies if unmet.
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Australia
Hastings and
Macleay
Senator Urges Internment of Major de Groot in NSW
The Senate on Wednesday heard Senator Amour of the Labour party urge internment of Major de Groot. He described de Groot as a dangerous figure and cited bitter complaints from men at camps where he was stationed. Amour said de Groot runs transport in New South Wales and warned of grave discontent in Maitland Cessnock and Singleton unless action is taken.
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de Groot
Senate
Amour
Labour
N.S.W
New South Wales
Maitland
Cessnock
Singleton
Hospital chair renewed as Bennett urges nationwide health check
Mr C E Bennett was reelected chairman of the Dungog Hospital Board for the fifteenth year. In his minute he cites improvements in hospital services but calls for a national annual medical examination for all Australians funded by the government to prevent illness and boost national vitality, arguing it will reduce future hospital costs. The Board agreed to send the minute to the Minister for Health, Mr Kelly.
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C. E. Bennett
Dungog Hospital
Bennett
America
Australia
Kelly
Tragic Train Kills Fettler at Dungog
A special goods train fatally struck a fettler on a tricycle near Canyon Bridge south of Dungog on Monday at about 8:30 A.M. Joseph Evett Campbell, 42, native of Casino, died from severe head injuries. Albert Hannan survived with minor injuries after leaping clear. Campbell’s funeral is set for 2:30 P.M. today at the Presbyterian Church, Fry Bros. handling arrangements.
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Dungog
Fettlers
Joseph Evett Campbell
Albert Hannan
Hannan
Canyon Bridge
J. J. Gilchrist
Presbyterian Church
Messrs
Fry Bros
Visitors Told To Check With Ward Staff At Hospital
Visitors to the Dubbo District Hospital are too generous with gifts for child patients. The September board meeting approved that visitors to the children’s ward must first consult the sister or nurse in charge. The diet for children must be strictly conformed to, as fruits and foods brought by well wishers have caused harm and contradict medical officers’ wishes.
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Dubbo District Hospital
Board of Management
House Committee
Childrens
Holge
Destructive Sunday Wind Lifts Roofs Across District
A severe atmospheric disturbance on Sunday drove hurricane force winds through the district. Homes near Fos terton lost roofs, including the two story Fig Tree residence of Mr and Mrs W Lean at 9 20 pm, while Stroud Hill buildings also shed roofs. No rain fell. A motor shed in Dungog was hurled 50 yards. Residents recall a roaring wind like an approaching express train causing widespread damage.
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Fig Tree
Stroud Hill
Kearney
Dungog
Bob Kemp
Mysterious bushranger Hawthorne linked to past murders near Temora
The report recalls the 1870s crimes of Hawthorne, including the murder of William Baxter at Combaning and the throat-cutting of Slocum near Goulburn. Baxter’s body was hidden in scrub, Slocum escaped, and Mansfield fled with horses after a suspicious meeting. Thomas Harragon, 12, from Temora, witnessed Baxter’s crude grave as Baxter’s remains were exhumed.
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Thomas Harragon
Temora
William Baxter
Combaning
Hawthorne
Baxter
Slocum
Goulburn
Bathurst
Mansfield
Wagga
Harragon
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Ulti
Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
Gloucester
Effi
Clem Walsh King
TaWln Cash & Carry Store
Tyell
Peter Moutzouris
M. Wadham
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Melbourne
wwEw
Ejedt
Fettler Klled
Mre, J. E. Campbell
Thomas Cowan& CO
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
J. Bowen
Tare
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
M.P.S
Uutronngeett
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
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