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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1920

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State's Wheat Cultivation Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 4

South Australia has 2,552,000 acres under wheat this year…

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The Wheat Inquiry

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 1

When Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Premier last night what he proposed to do to secure an early termination of the wheat inquiry, Mr. Storey replied that…

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Control of Wheat Scheme Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Barwell) stated yesterday that a conference had been held between the manager of the Australian wheat pool the chairman of the…

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Cost of Wheat Commission Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 1

The Webb Wheat Commission cost the State £1927…

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Embargo Is Asked for on Export of Stud Sheep Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 1

Mr. Jackson urged in the House of Representatives yesterday that an embargo should be placed on the export of stud sheep, which were being…

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Objection to a Contract by Central Wool Committee Special Treatment Alleged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 August 1920 · page 1

The Central Wool Committee protests against the contract entered into between the Federal Government and the C[?] Combing Company of…

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New South Wales Sheep Drover Perishes in Snowstorm at Kiandra Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 August 1920 · page 1

The dead body of Michael Shanley, a sheep drover, was found six miles from Kiandra on Saturday. He was apparently overtaken by a snowstorm…

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Objection to a Contract by Central Wool Committee Special Treatment Alleged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 August 1920 · page 4

The Central Wool Committee protests against the contract entered into between the Federal Government and the Colonial Combing Company of…

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Adelaide Cattle Sales Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 August 1920 · page 4

At the Adelaide abattoirs yesterday 978 cattle were yarded. Interstate buyers were busy. The best lines realised 80/ to 82/6 for 100lb., good quality…

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Pastoral Possibilities Along East-west Railway Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 1

The South Australian Survey Department is making a careful examination of the country [?]ordering the East-West railway with a view to its pastoral…

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£45 for a Dairy Cow Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 4

A dairy cow was sold in the Adelaide market yesterday for £45, which is a State record…

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Australia's Wheat Crop Interstate Conference Held Tn Melbourne Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 1

The question of arranging for the sale of next season's wheat crop is engaging attention in the wheat-producing States…

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£45 for a Dairy Cow Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 8

A dairy cow was sold in the Adelaide market yesterday for £45, which is a State record…

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Butter Stolen From Shed at Railway Town Station

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 August 1920 · page 1

Leslie George (22) was charged with having stolen one box of butter, valued at £5, the property of the Silverton Tramway Co. Ltd…

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Butter Stolen From Shed at Railway Town Station

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 August 1920 · page 2

Leslie George (22) was charged with having stolen one box of butter valued at £5, the property of the Silverton Tramway Co., Ltd…

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£20,000,000 for Wheat Prospect for Farmers in New South Wales Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. W. F. Dunn, informod the Farmers and Settlers' Association Conference that the next wheat crop will be at least…

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£20,000,000 for Wheat Prospect for Farmers in New South Wales Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. W. F. Dunn, informed the Farmers and Settlers Association Conference that the next wheat crop will be at least…

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Australian Wool Scheme Is Scathingly Criticised (United Service Message.) London, August 30

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 August 1920 · page 4

The Yorkshire "Observer's" trade correspondent criticises scathingly the Australian wool scheme, which continues to be pushed forward. He says:…

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South Australia Adelaide Sheep Sales

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 1

Yesterday 22,800 sheep were offered at the abattoirs. The average prices were between 55/and 60/. Best spring lambs brought 30/…

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South Australia Adelaide Sheep Sales

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 2

Yesterday 22,800 sheep were offered at the abattoirs. The average prices were between 55/ and 60/. Best spring lambs brought 30/…

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