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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1932

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S.A. Pastoral Districts Have Inch to Inch and a Half Heavy Rain in Far North Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 1

Steady soaking rain in the north and north-west pastoral area during the past two days has caused jubilation amongst station owners who should now…

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Wool Exhibition Address of Mr. E. Andrews at Official Opening Result of Essays

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 4

"The value of woof as a product of the State is not generally recognised, nor is the fact that it is the national income of the country. Three million…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 2

Dalgety and Co. Ltd. supply the following data concerning Monday's wool sales in Brisbane "There was a poor selection but competition was more…

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Wool Exhibition Open To-day and To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 2

Owing to the showery conditions the attendance yesterday. Afternoon at the wool exhibition at Brice's warehouse arranged by the…

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Another Good Pastoral Rain Grass for Winter Assured 166 Points at Wilcannia No Intakes at Reservoirs

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 1

Wonderful pastoral rains were experienced in Broken Hill and district yesterday, nearly two inches being registered in some areas where the falls…

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Price of Milk Dairymen Increase No Afternoon Delivery

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 1

The Dairymen's Association by advertisement to-day announces that the price of milk has been increased. The increase means a £1/2d. on a half pint…

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Swindled of £40,000 Australian Sheep Farmer in on Deal in Exchange Tricksters Disappear. (Special to "The Miner.") Paris, May 18

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 4

Confidence tricksters have swindled Mr. James Watson (65), who claims to be a wealthy Australian sheep farmer, of £40,000. He told the police he met…

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Wool Exhibition 300 Visitors Yesterday Will Close at 9 P.m

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 1

The wool exhibition by the Country Women's'Association was continued to-day, a good number of people viewing the exhibits. The exhibition will be…

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Wool Exhibition Takings Totalled £51

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 3

The wool week and exhibition conducted by the Country Womens Association in Brice's warehouse closed at 9 o'clock last night, lt is estimated…

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Wool Ehb1tion Ta1cings Totat.lkij X's I

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 8

The wool week and exhibition conducted by the Country Women's Association in Brice's Warehose closed at 9 o'clock last night. It is estimated…

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Prize Essay "The Advantages of Using and Wearing Wool"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 3

The following is the essay for which the prize offered by the Western Darling Pastoralists' Association, was awarded. The essay was submitted by…

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Frize Essay "The Advantages of Using and Wearing Wool"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 8

The following is the essay for which the prize offered by the Western During Pastoralists' Association was awarded. The essay was submitted by,…

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Barrier Miner Saturday, May 21, 1032.; the Future of Wool

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 2

The recent wool week and kindred activities have probably been eye openers to many people who have had brought home to them the commanding…

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West Darling Pastoralists' Assn. the Secretary's Annual Report Appreciation of "Wool Week" Eftorts

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 3

Activities connected with the Pastoralists' Association of West Darling are reviewed in the annual report of Mr. C. Sinclair Wood, the secretary…

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MR. C. W. Cropper Dead 22 YEARS A.J.C, SECRETARY Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 1

Mr. C.W. Cropper, who for 22 years has been secretary of the Australia Jockey Club died yesterday. He Was 72 years of age…

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Swimming Mige Rice Crops Attacked Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 4

Amphibious mice have been discovered on the Murrumbidgee irrigation area and extensive damage to rice crops, which was at first…

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Funeral of Mr. Cropper Was Secretary of A.J.C. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 4

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral service of Mr. C. W. Cropper, late secretary of the A.J.C. at Stephens Church to-day. The…

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London Wool Sales

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 2

Dalgety and Company Ltd. supply the following particulars concerning their wool salas in Loudon on May 24: —"There was a good attendance, the…

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Child Suffocated Fell Down Wheat Silo Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 1

Norma Margaret Beswick (5) was suffocated in a wheat [?] at Nembuddine to-day. She slipped down the outlet and a large quantity of wheat…

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Govt's Rural Policy Aid for Farmers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 1

Mr. Stevena, the Premier, in a supplementary speech at Mudgee outlined the Government's programme for rural areas, This included the…

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