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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1914

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Desperate Fight. a Farmhouse Battle. Only Twenty Out of Eight Hundred Unhurt. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 October 1914 · page 2

A wounded private of the Warwickshires tells how 800 Franco-British infantry on September 10, while occupying a farm and outbuildings on the…

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The Export of Wool. London, Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 October 1914 · page 2

The Board of Trade announces that it is prepared to grant licenses for the export of wools, especially merinos, provided the shipments can be proved…

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London Wool Sales

Western Grazier · Saturday 10 October 1914 · page 2

The London wool sales opened with a great attendance of buyers. Crossbreds advanced from 10 to 20 per cent, while meriner declined 10 per…

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The Seizure of Wheat. Considering the New Crop. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 October 1914 · page 4

Owing to the fall of wheat prices in London, the position in New South Wales has been considerably relaxed, more particularly with regard to the…

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American Wheat Harvest. New York

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 October 1914 · page 8

The United States Government in its annual crop report forecasts a production of 892,000,000 bushels of wheat, exceeding the previous maximum…

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Seed Wheat for Farmers. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 October 1914 · page 2

In view of the unsatisfactory prospects for next season, the State Minister for Agriculture is making inquiries as to whether wheat suitable…

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Crops Fail in Victoria. Both Wheat and Oats. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 October 1914 · page 2

In victoria, oat crops are a total failure everywhere. In many parts also the only use for such wheat crops as there are is to provide a litte green…

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New Season's Wheat

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 October 1914 · page 2

The first load of this season's wheat in South Australia was delivered at Arno Bay on Friday. The delivery consisted of 100 bags, the purchasers…

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Adelaide Wool Sales. Opened To-day. Adelaide Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 1

The results of to-day's wool sales cannot but greatly surprise all concerned, for despite the turmoil in Europe, prices ranged much higher than was…

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Necessary Commodities Commisson. the Price of Wheat and Flour. Rise Recommended in Gas Rates. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 2

A report ot the Necessary Commodities Control Commission was yesterday forwarded to the Government. The report recommended, so far as the…

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Queensland Wheat Yield. Decreased Production. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 2

The wheat crop of Queensland this season is officially estimated at 1,486,419 bushels, a decrease of 283,013 bushels, compared with the previous year…

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Sydney Wool Sales. No Bids From the Enemy. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 2

Sydney wool brokers have announced that at the auction sales which commence to-morrow they will accept bids only on the express condition that the…

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Wheat Market Steady. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 2

Despite the weaker American advices, the wheat market remains steady, and prices are unchanged…

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Federal Affairs. Helping the Farmers. Labor Party's New Executive. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 4

The Senate was the only[?] Federal House in session yesterday. Questions elicited, the fact that a new tenshilling bank note is to be issued…

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Wheat Stocks in Victoria. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 October 1914 · page 4

The flour millers in Victoria are being forced into a position of considerable difficulty by the refusal of wheat holders to sell the raw material for gristing. So…

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Export of Wool and Meat. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 October 1914 · page 4

A proclamation was issued yesterday prohibiting the exportation of wool without the consent of the Minister for Customs…

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Federal Affairs. Helping the Farmers. Labor Party's New Executive. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 October 1914 · page 8

The Senate was the only Federal House in session yesterday. Questions elicited the fact that a new tenshilling bank note is to be issued…

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Wheat Market Firm. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 October 1914 · page 2

The wheat market is very firm. Sixpence advance is asked, and very little is offering…

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The Wheat Supply. Proposals of State Government. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 October 1914 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture says that it is the duty of the Commonwealth to provide as much foodstuffs as possible. In the first place, he…

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Belgium Refugees for Australia. Farm Girls Willing to Go. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 October 1914 · page 1

The "Daily Chronicle's" Flushing correspondent states that he believes many of the Belgian girls among the refugees, who are used to fa[?]work are…

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