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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1919

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Help to Farmers Because of the Drought New South Wales Plans Appeal by Government

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 3

Mr. Ashford, on assumption of control of the Agricultural Department, outlined a comprehensive scheme for the assistance of farmers affected by…

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Exported Wheat. Over a Million Bushels From South Australia Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 1

Last week the South Australian Wheat Scheme despatched vessels to overseas markets with 1,454,320 bushels of wheat…

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Sheep From Dry Areas Pass Through Broken Hill Feed at the Common

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 3

The municipal herdsman (Mr. J. Dunn) in a roport to the City Council meeting last night, stated that during the month ended October 14, 16,939…

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In South Australia Wheat Stackers Cease But Return to Work Again Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 1

The wheat stackers ceased work at the steamer Augsburg in the Outer Harbor yesterday owing to dissatisfaction as to the rate of wages, which…

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Straying Cattle To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 October 1919 · page 5

Sir,—Is it possible to awaken the municipal authorities to a sense of their responsibilities re cattle and goats straying through the suburbs?…

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Federal Politics Mr. Hughes Seat Farmers Are Opposed to Opposition' Selection Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 October 1919 · page 2

The Kilmora branch of the Victorian Farmers' Umon on Saturday passed a resolution expressing the opinion that considerig the magnificent stand the…

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Queensland Sugar Crop Shortage Due to Drought

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1919 · page 1

The general superintendent of the sugar experiment stations stated (says the Brisbane correspondent of the "Advertiser") that the estimate for the…

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Victorian Farmers Select Senate Candidate

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1919 · page 3

On Friday, October 17, the Central Council of the Victorian Farmers' Union selected [?]ne following candidates to contest the election for the…

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Wheat Stackers' Strike Adelaide, Thursday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 October 1919 · page 1

About 150 men are affected by the wheat stackers' strike at Port Adelaide. The Port Augusta men are still idle…

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The Adelaide Meat Market 40,000 Sheep and Lambs Yarded Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 October 1919 · page 1

There was a record yarding of 40,000 shoap and lambs at the abattoirs yesterday. This waa partly due [?]o the unfavorable conditions now- prevai[?]ng…

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Canadian Politics the Next Prime Minister May Be Farmers Leader (Reuter's Message.) Ottawa, October 29

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 October 1919 · page 4

Several of the leading Canadian newspapers believe that Mr. Thomas Crerar, leader of the new Farmers' Party, will be the next Prime Minister of Canada,…

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Sheep-fly Parasites Experiments in England

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1919 · page 7

In connection with the reported discovery by Professor Lefroy, in England, of certain new species, of parasites which destroy sheep, blowflies and…

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Canadian Politics the Next Prime Minister May Be Farmers' Leader (Reuter's Message.) Ottawa, October 29

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1919 · page 8

Several of the leading Canadian newspapers believe that Mr. Thomas Crerar, leader of the new Farmers' Party, will be the next Prime Minister of Canada,…

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Warwick Farm Meeting Impediment Gets Home in the Principal Race Caught Wins the Mile Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1919 · page 2

The following were the results of the Warwick Farm races held this afternoon:- MAIDEN HANDICAP, 1 mile…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 2

James Porter and John "Williams, on hail, were charged with having in company on September 20, at Charlemont, near Broken Hill, stolen one ewe, the…

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Quarter Sessions Alleged Sheep Stealing Statement by the Accused

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 4

After the First Edition went to press, Mr. Justice Bevan continued the hearing of the case in which James Porter and John Williams, on…

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Bush Fire Is Racing in the Moolcar District Cattle Stations Are Swept

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 4

A message from Richmond states that a terriflc bush fire is raging in the Moolgar district. It has been burning for nine days, and has swept…

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Leader of Farmers' Party Is Premier of Ontario Mr.e. Drury Sworn In. (Reuter's Message.) Toronto, November 1

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 1

Mr. Ernest Drury leader of the Farmers' Party, which was victorious in the Ontario provincial election. has been sworn in as the new Premier…

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Barrier Miner. Thursday, November 6, 1919 Receiving a Stolen Sheep

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 2

JUSTICE demanded that the two men, John Williams and James Porter, convicted yesterday of having received a stolen sheep, should be punished…

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Quarter Sessions Accused Found Guilty in Sheep-receiving Case. Six Months' Imprisonment

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 2

When the Last Edition went to press last night the jury had retired in the case in the Quarter Sessions before Judge Bevan, in which James Porter…

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