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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1927

275 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 14

Alleged Theft of Sheep an Arrest Made Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 1

The police yesterday arrested a man and charged him with the theft of 450 valuable sheep. The sheep were taken from the property of a man who, died…

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Alleged Theft of Sheep an Artiest Made Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 2

The police yesterday arrested a man and charged him with the theft of 450 valuable sheep. The sheep were taken from the property of a man who died…

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Bowgada Farm Tragedy Finding of Wilful Murder Against Young Man Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 4

The death at his farm at Bowgada on April 18 of Hubert Horace Currell, who was found dead with gunshot wounds in the back, had serious…

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Industrial — Strike of Dairymen Non-strikers Insulted

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 1

Because 35 of 350 members of the Nestles' Milk Suppliers' Association are continuing to supply the [?][?] while the rest are holding out for…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing Young

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 1

A. C. Jones, who was recently convicted in the Police Court for stealing 45 sheep from Wadenhoe Station, of which he is manager, but who was…

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Rain in South Australia None Tn Pastoral Areas Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 4

Light to heavy rain was recorded generally in the central agricultural districts of the State for the 24 hours ended 8.30 o'clock this morning. No…

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Farm House Bombarded Police Make an Arrest Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 4

A message from Rockhampton says there was a sensational occurrence at Paranui, a grazing farm 30 miles from Banana, on Sunday night when the…

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Graham Trucks for Wool

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 3

Every year sees an increase in the number of trucks purchased in the Broken' Hill district for wool carting Graziers, and squatters are realising…

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Farmer Found Drowned Had Been in Ill-health Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 4

Edwin Ingold. (48),,a well-known farmer, left his home at Croobyar, in the Milton district, 126 miles from Sydney,; yesterday morning. He failed…

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Agriculture in France Govt. Help for Farmers Paris, June 6

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 4

The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to equip the schools and halles in the outlying districts with wireless in order to instruct farmers how to…

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Wireless Commission Proposal to Take Over Service of Farmers Ltd. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 1

At the Wireless Commission of Inquiry yesterday it was disclosed that a new company is contemplating taking over Farmers' broadcasting service…

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Alleged Sheep Stemling Accused for Trial

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 1

After an all-day hearing before Mr. H. B. Oglivy, Herbert King, fisherman, whose camp is situated at a spot a few miles up the river from Renmark,…

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Duties on N.Z. Butter Wisdom Questioned by New Zealand Minister Auckland (N.Z.). June 10

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 1

Mr. A. D. M'L[?]d Minister for Trade, doubts the wisdom of Australia [?]mposing industry duties on New Zealand butter…

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U.S.A. Winter Wheat Grops. Below Normal (A.p A. Message.). Washington, June 9

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 4

The United States Department of Agriculture announces that the wheat [?]rop will amount to 537,001,000 [?]ushels. It is indicated that this is…

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U.S.A. Winter Wheat Crops Below Normal (A.p.a. Message.) Washington, June 9

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 8

The United States Department of Agriculture announces that the wheat crop will amount to 537,001,000 bushels. It is indicated that this is…

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Stealing and Receiving of Sheep and Fox Skins Cases at Wentworth Fines Total Over £100

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 2

Cases that attracted mach district interest wore heard before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., in the Wentworth Police Court on Thursday last. Bert…

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Stealing and Receiving of Sheep and Fox Skins Cases at Wentworth Eines Total Over £100

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 4

Cases that attracted much district interest were heard before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., in the Wentworth Police Court on Thursday last. Bert…

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Political Crisis Farmers and Settlers' Assn. Attacks the Government Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 4

The annual report of the Farmers and Settlers' Association to be submitted to the approaching conference attacks the Labor Government for its…

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Straying Cattle

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1927 · page 2

[?] of cows straying about West Broken Hill are a continual nuisance to residents, damage being done to gardens almost nightly. Last night in…

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High Meat Market Mr. Calder's Statement Following Cattle Sale

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1927 · page 2

At the P[?] sale yards yesterday aftenoon Bennett and Fisher Limited sold on behalf of Mr. J. Dempster, of Joulnie 110 head of cattle. Bullocks…

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