Government and the Farmers. Mr. Ashford Replies to Criticism. Sydney
The Minister for Lands says it has been stated that the Government had done nothing for the farmer. He wished to point out that the Land Act had been…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1919
1,027 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 38 of 52
Wool Profiteers. London
The prices charged for wool of all categories have occupied the attention of Sir Auckland Geddes for some time. It is ascertained the average profit of vendors…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wheat Frauds. Charge of Conspiracy. Sydney
At the Criminal Court, Alfred Jones was charged with conspiring with Reginald Coles to defraud the Crown of large sums of money and merchandise…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Record Price for Queensland Wool. London
A feature of the wool sales was the record price of 84½ per pound obtained for 21 bales marked Rosevale, superior combing scoured, Queensland…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →General Cables. London Wool Sales. Good Competition. London
At the wool sales there was a good competition for all sorts. France and America continue to operate…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Queensland Sensation. Cattle Thieves Disturbed Shots Fired at Manager. Sydney
Mr. W. Crowe, manager of Merryvale Station, Quensland, while out on the run, saw three men, who, it is alleged, were attempting to cut out a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wool Trade's Huge Profits Action to Be Taken. London, Thursday Night
The Board of Trade's investigations revealed excessive profits in certain branches of the wool industry; amounting to as much as 400 per cent in some…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dairy Employees' Demands. Sydney
A meeting of dairy employees decided to ask for an immediate increase of 10 a week in wages. The men are at present receiving £310 for a 60-hour week…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Politics. an Early Election. Nationalists and Farmers. Question of Tariff Revision. Melbourne
Mr. Hughes' motion to alter the Constitution is regarded as indicating early elections or a referendum. It is reliably stated in Melbourne that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Single Farms and Closer Settlement Act
The Dorrigo Repatriation Committee on Wednesday received a letter from the South Grafton Repatriation Committee, in reply to former…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wheat Commission. Inquiry Resumed. Mr. Grahame's Transactions. Question of Bribery. Sydney
The Wheat Commission inquiry was resumed to-day. Mr. Blacked and Mr. Addison appeared for the State Wheat Office, Mr. Wait for the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Politics. Wooing the Farmers. Sydney
Mr. James, Minister for Education, told the Nationalists and Farmers at Manilla that the Nationalist party had carried out its pledges to the farmer, He hoped…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farmers in Politics. Position Regarding Parties. Discussion at Union Conference. Sydney
The Farmers' Union Conference at Melbourne discussed the position which it should take up in regard to other parties. A motion was moved that the Farmers'…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wheat Commission. Talbot in the Box. Strong Cross-examination. As to His Disposal of Funds. Sydney
The wheat inquiry was resumed this morning. Mr. Blacket tendered portion of Mr. Grahame's evidence given by him before…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dairying Industry
The directors of the Dorrigo Dairy Company have now been invested with the necessary authority to borrow or otherwise raise on behalf of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →DAIRYING. Value of Good Feeding
That final arbiter of the value of dairying cows to their owners—the individual milk and butter test—is increasingly convincing the dairy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →On the Land. Dairying. Value of Food Feeding. Interesting Cow Testing Figures
That final arbiter of the value of dairying cows to their owners -- the individual milk arid butter test -- is increasingly convincing the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cattle Dispute Waterloo Pastoral Co. v. Winstanley Verdict for Plaintiffs
An action was commenced on Monday before Sir William Cullen, C.J., and a jury in the Banco Court, in which the Waterloo Pastoral Co., Ltd., sued H. W…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wheat Inquiry. Talbot's Evidence. Money From Various Sources. Remarks by Commissioner. Sydney
At the wheat inquiry to-day, Talbot was further examined. He said he could not say whether he made £100 or £1000 last year. He said he expected to make…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wheat Inquiry. Minister Cross-Examined. Transactions on the Turf. Counsel Ordered to Sit Down. Sydney
At the wheat inquiry to-day, the cross-examination of Mr. Grahame, Minister for Agriculture, was continued. Witness, in reply to Mr. Curtis, said he…
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