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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1915

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The Wheat Act. Mr. Griffith and the Federal Government. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 March 1915 · page 3

Mr. Arthur Griffith yesterday attacked the Federal Government for its attitude over the Wheat Acquisition Act. He says it was a pity that the…

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New South Wales. the Increased Cost of Butter. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 2

It was stated at yesterday's sitting of the Necessary Commodities Control Commission that the causes for the recent increase in the price of butter…

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Bread and Wheat Prices. in "New South Wales."

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 2

The following is from the "Advertiser," of yesterdays:— Mr. D. R. Hall, the Attorney-General for New South Wales, speaking…

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The Wheat Act. Mr. Cann and the State's Position. Action Taken in Interests of Community. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 2

In reference to the decision of the Federal High Court in the matter of the Wheat Acquisition Act appeal, Mr. J. H. Cann (Acting Premier) stated…

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New South Wales. Dairy Bill Condemned. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 4

At a large and representative conference held in Sydney yesterday of those connected with the dairying industry, the State Dairy Bill was…

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Aboriginal Kills a Sheep. Sentenced to Three Months' Imprisonment

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 4

A sentence of three months' imprisonment was imposed by Mr. Justice Murray in the Port Augusta Circuit Court on Monday of last week (says…

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Commonwealth Bank. Suggested Advances to Farmers. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 3

The Governor of the Commonwealth Bank is considering a suggested introduction of a system of advances to the farming community…

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Amending the Constitution. Mr Hughes and the Wheat Act. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 4

Referring to Mr. W. M. Hughes (Federal Attorney-General) criticism of the New South Wales Wheat Acquisition Act, Mr. Holman (the New South…

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In Australia. Butter to Be Cheaper. Reduction in Price Ordered by Proclamation. Wholesale and Retail Rates. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 4 April 1915 · page 1

At a meeting of the Executive Council yesterday a proclamation was issued in accordance with the recommendations of the Necessary Commodities…

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In Australia. Butter to Be Cheaper. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 April 1915 · page 1

At a meeting of the Executive Council yesterday a proclamation was issued in accordance with the recommendations of the Necessary Commodities…

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Wheat Supplies. Mr. Hall's Statement. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 April 1915 · page 3

The State Attorney-General (Mr. D. R. Hall) said yesterday that while there were ample wheat supplies in the State to supply the needs of the…

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The Farmer Attacked. Sentiments of West Australian Labor Party. Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 April 1915 · page 2

Speaking at a Mayoral reception to a Ministerial party at Norseman yesterday. Mr. Cornell, M.L.C., gave utterance to sentiments respecting farmers…

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Butter Prices. Mr. D. R. Hall's Pooling Scheme. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 April 1915 · page 6

A large number of people interested in the butter trade yesterday discussed with the State Attorney-General (Mr. D. R. Hall) the question of butter…

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Helping the Farmers. Government Spends £300,000. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 April 1915 · page 6

Mr. W. G. Ashford (Minister of Lands and Agriculture) stated yesterday that 5321 applications had been received from necessitous farmers for 578,460…

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In Australia. Butter Prices. the Exportable Surplus. Commodities Commission Inquiry. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 April 1915 · page 2

Mr. D. R. Hall's (State Attorney-General) suggestions dealing with the exportable surplus of butter have been adopted by those interested in the…

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Sheep Realises £701

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

One of the features of the opening of the State abattoirs at Homebush, Sydney, last Thursday, was the sale of the first carcase of mutton…

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The Wheat Market. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 4

The wheat market is firmer, following an advance in America and Canada…

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South Australian Wheat. Product and Requirements. Official Estimates. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 4

Official returns show that for the season just past, the wheat production was 3,527,428 bushels, an average of 1.41 bushels to the acre. The total…

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Wheat Act Profits. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 2

According to Mr. D. R. Hall (Attorney-General) the Government has so far made a profit of £17,000 under the Wheat Acquisition Act, and expects to…

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India's Wheat Supply. Simla

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 2

The wheat situation in India may be described as follows:—A special Government forecast says that the total harvest expected in April and May…

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