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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1914

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Fluctuations of the Wheat Market. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 2

The London wheat market was weakened by yesterday's decline in America, but local buyers are reserved…

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Preparing Wheat Increase. Fifty Per Cent More Expected. Toronto

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 2

The "Star" states that farmers in Ontario are preparing an exceptionally large acreage for autumn wheat. It is probable that the Ontario wheat…

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In Australia. the Price of Wheat. Two States, Two Prices. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 2

The State Government is determinedly pursuing the line of action adopted with regard to the seizure of wheat. Yesterday orders were [?]en for the…

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The Wheat Market. Demand Slow. London, Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 4

The wheat market is steadier, and prices remain unchanged. The demand is slow. Australian cargoes landed are quoted at 47/ per 4801b…

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Wheat Market Quiet. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 September 1914 · page 4

The wheat market continues very quiet. West Australian cargoes which have arrived are being held for 45/6 per 4801b…

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Fighting the Drought. Assisting Victorian Farmers. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 September 1914 · page 6

The Victorian Minister for Public Works announces that arrangements are being made for giving fifteen months' credit to struggling farmers…

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Seized Wheat in Sydney. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 3

Several pareeis of wheat seized by the State Government were disposed of to millers and others' yesterday at the schedule price of 4/2 per bushel…

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The Wheat Market. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 September 1914 · page 2

The wheat market continues quiet. West Australian cargoes just arrived are offering at 45/ per 480lb. The Chicago wheat market, however, is firm,…

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The Wheat Supply. Some Exports to South Africa. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 September 1914 · page 2

The New South Wales State Cabinet had under discussion yesterday a scheme for the distribution of the wheat already seized by the authorities…

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Wheat for South Africa. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 October 1914 · page 2

The State Government has arranged to allow certain shipments of wheat from New South Wales for South Africa as required for military…

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The Seized Wheat. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 October 1914 · page 5

The State Attorney-General stated yesterday that the Government had not yet exercised its authority under the recently-issued proclamation to…

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The Wheat Market. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 October 1914 · page 4

The wheat market is dull, and the downward tendency continues…

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Wheat May Be Commandeered London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 October 1914 · page 2

Mr. Matthews, the secretary of the Central Chamber of Agriculture, states that it is an open secret that if the price of wheat rises seriously the…

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German Company Formed. Wool Seizures. Zurich

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 October 1914 · page 2

A non-profit-making company has been formed, with a capital of £215,000, under the control of the German War Office, to take over all stocks of wool…

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The Unemployed. Opening Up New Wheat [?]Py. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 October 1914 · page 2

Mr. G. C. Wade yesterday suggested that the State Government night at once take steps to throw open large areas of wheat land in the Pilliga…

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Export of Wool Prohibited. Wool Sales Firm. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 October 1914 · page 4

The British Government has prohibited the exportation of wool to European countries other than Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, and…

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London Wheat Market. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 October 1914 · page 2

The wheat market is firm but inactive. Sellers occasionally ask 3d. more…

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Export of Wool Prohibited. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 October 1914 · page 2

The exportation of wool has been totally prohibited…

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Cattle Mutilation. Cow Cut in Two Near Silverton-road

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 October 1914 · page 1

A case of cattle slaying, probably for the purpose of obtaining food, has been reported to the local police. A cow, the property of Mr. Fotherby,…

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The Wheat Supply. Intentions of the Government. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 October 1914 · page 2

At the sittings of the Necessary Commodities Control Commission yesterday it was made clear that the standard price of wheat fixed should not…

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