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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1921

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Scabs on the Farm

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 1

A trade journal publishes the following from "the weekly letters from the University of Arizona":— "These eggs were laid by hens…

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Wool Stocks an Official Statement

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 4

Sir John Higgins (chairman of the British Australian Wool Realisation Association Limited) has issued the following statement of the stocks as at…

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Farmers' Federal Conference Decides to Vote on Wheat Pool No Amalgamation Likely of the Country Parties Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 1

At the Farmers' Federal Conference yesterday it was decided to take a ballot in all the States on the question of the wheat pool…

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Country Party Conference with Farmers' Organisation Building Federal Platform Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

The third of the series of conferences which is being held in Sydney this week between Country Party representatives and the Australian Farmers'…

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Allies in Germany Collection of Reparation Is Concern of Australia Wheat Sold to Former Enemy Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 1

Until the Federal Parliament has affirmed the principle of trading with Germany nothing will be done on the question of the collection of reparation…

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Commerce Conference Tariff on Farm Implements Meets with Opposition Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 1

At a conference of New South Wales Chambers of Commerce held yesterday a resolution in opposition to the tariff on farming implements was carried…

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A.L.P. Conference Government to Be Asked to Hold Wheat Inquiry Reply to Mr Catts Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 3

The annual conference of the A.L.P. was continued af the Sydney Trades Hall last night when various matters connected with country interests were…

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Sale of Wheat to Germany Minister of Agriculture Deals with Allegations Would Like to Sell More Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 1

In the course of his address at the A.L.P. Conference last night, Mr. W. F. Dunn. Minister for Agriculture, dealt with the allegations, that had…

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The Federal Arena (From "The Miner's" Melbourne Correspondent.) Labor and the Farmer Melbourne, April 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

According to the Conservative organ here, it was the Labor Party which induced the other State Governments and the Commonwealth to…

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The Federal Arena (Fron "The Miner's" Melbourne Correspondent.) Labor and the Farmer Melbourne, April 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

According to the Conservative organ here, it was the Labor Party which induced the other State Governments and the Commonwealth to…

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Farmers' Convention at Sale Govt. Proposals Condemned Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

At the Farmers' Convention to-day which opened at Sale, 400 primary producers attending, Mr. Hugh M'Clelland condemned the Government…

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Falling Wool Prices Raw Material Director. Gives Advice to Growers (United Service Message.) London, April 12

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 4

Unless arrangements are made to hold wool its value in Australasia will disappear," said Sir Arthur Goldfinch (Director of Raw Material), "It will…

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South Australian Elections (Continued from Page 1.) Farmers and Settlers Lower Liberals Lead Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 4

The latest available election returns show that the Farmers and Settlers' Party have a prospect of acquiring four seats…

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1916-17 Wheat Pool Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 2

The Wheat Pool Compensation Board reported that the loss on the 1916-17 pool, due to faulty administration, is £549,214…

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S.A. Wheat Scheme Thefts Servant Sentenced Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 4

The South Australian Full Court, presided over by the Chief Justice (Sir tieorge Murray) and also comprised of Mr. Justice Gordon and Mr. Justice…

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Charge of Sheep Stealing Against Nairne Graziers Two Men Arrested

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 2

In recent weeks graziers and farmers in the Nairne, Kanmantoo, and Native Valley districts have missed sheep from their flocks from time to time,…

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Australian Wool Disposal of the Stocks Held in Great Britain (Reuter's Message.) London, April 18

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons Mr. Hilton Young said that, under arrangement, half the Australian wool held by the British Government had been delivered…

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South Australian Elections Farmers' Two Candidates Lead in Albert Division Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

It appears from the figures made available on Wednesday by the returning officer for the State that the F.S.A. representatives will win both seats in…

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Wheat for Flour for Export Reduced Sixpence a Bushel Home Use Price Unaltered Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 1

Instructions were received by the manager of the South Australian wheat scheme on Friday to reduce the price of wheat for flour for export to South…

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Wheat for Flour for Export Reduced Sixpence a Bushel Home Use Price Unaltered Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 2

Instructions were received by the manager of the South Australian wheat scheme on Friday to reduce the price of wheat for flour for export to South…

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