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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

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Death From Burns W.A. Farmer's Avife Injured While Burning Stubble Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 8

Mrs,Stalger wife of a farmer of lake Biddy died this morning from burns she suffered when she became enve[?] in flames while helping to burn…

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Scheme to Help Boys Dairyman's Opinion

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 8

Recently a correspondent "Help the Boys," sugggested in the Readers Column of "The Barrier Miner" that a few people should combine for the…

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Death From Burns W a Farmers Wife Injured While Burning Stubble Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 1

Mrs. Stalger, wife of a farmer of Lake Biddy, died this morning from bums she suffered when she became enveloped in flames while helping to burn…

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Aid for Farmers Commonwealth Bank Will Underwrite Half Loan Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 1

It is reported that tho Commonwealth Bank has ngrced to underwrite £3,000,000 of the £6,000,000 loan which it is proposed to raise to assist…

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Aid for Farmers Commonwealth Bank Will Underwrite Half Loan Canberra,Saturday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 8

It is reported that the Commonwealth Bank has agreed to [?]write £3,000,00O of the £6,000,000 loan which it is proposed to raise to [?]…

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Scheme to Help Boys Dairyman's Opinion

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 1

Recently a correspondent, "Help the Boys, suggested in the Renders' Column of "The Barrier Minor that a few people should combine for the…

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Fire on a Farm Wheat Stack Destroyed Parilla (S.A.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

A wheat heap containing, it was estimated, 400 bags of wheat and a motor winnower, were totally destroyed by fire, to-day. It is…

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Banks and Wheat Growers Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 4

Mr. C. H. Tranter, chairman of the Associated Banks, to-day denied that the banks had agreed to underwrite £3,000,000 of the proposed…

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Duty on Sheep Skins No Finalty Reached Canberra

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

Mr. F. M. Forde, the Minister for Trade and Customs, has not vet readied finality in the matter of the export duty on sheep skins, but an early…

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Adelaide Cattle Market

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

The Adelaide office of Elder. Smith and Co., Limited reports on Mondny's cattle market as follows:—Only 624 cattle: useful selections; good…

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Barrier Miner Tuesday, February 17. 1991. If the Farmers Strike!

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

What will happen when the farmers strike? In these days of unions and organisations it seems almost certain that before long there will be a farmers…

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Better Butter Outlook Dairy Farmers Benefit Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 1

It is estimated that the increase in the exchange rates. the improvement in the London market and the 4d. a 1b. advance in local prices in the…

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Pastoral Workers Union. Excluded From Conference Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 1

The congress decided to exclude the Pastoral Workers Union, with which Senator Rue is actively identified…

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Wool Sales Full Clearance at Perth Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 1

The seventh wool-sale of the present series was held to-day, when 20,000 bales were offered. It was an excellent selection, and the market showed…

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Adelaide Sheep Sale

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 2

The Adelaide office of Elder, Smith and Co. Ltd., has telegraphed the result of yesterday's sheep market as follows:—"10,200 sheep were yarded…

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Stabilising Wheat Market Queensland Growers to Get About 4/ a Bushel Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 4

Mr. A. E. Moore, the Premier, announced to-day that consequent upon the action taken by the Queensland Government to stabilise the market for…

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Complaints of Farmers in Riverina District Albury Farmer's Comment Albury

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 1

Mr. William Ross, farmer, of Brocklesby, commenting on the complaints of the Riverina farmers, said: All though this district we have had good…

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Barrier Miner Thursday. February 10, 1931. Farmers on the Dole

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 2

With the record wheat crop in New South Wales of about 63,000,000 bushels the farmers are bankrupt, and in many parts it is reported in the press…

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Contributions in Britain to Relief Fund Total £32,752 Butter Sales to Help London, February 19

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 8

The Corporation of Loudon has roted £1050 to the New Zealand earthquake reller fund. The total is now £32,762. This Includes £1000…

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Contributions in Britain to Relief Fund Total £32,762 Butter'sales to Help London, February 19

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 1

The Corporation of London has voted £1050 to the New Zealand earthquake relief fund. The total Is now £32,752. This Includes £1000…

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