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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1943

332 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 8 of 17

Butter Rationing Was Not Generally Anticipated Here

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 2

Inquiries today replied that although there were seme who anticipated the rationing of butter and go in reserve supplies, the majority of…

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Why Prices Of Wool Vary

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 1

ADELAIDE.—Adelaide wool appraisers today denied a statement by the president of the Mindarie W[?] growers' Association (Mr. J. E…

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Mine Stoppages Butter Rationing Protest Queensland Threatens Action Sydney, June 9

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 1

Three mines with an aggregate production of 2,000 tons were idle in New South Wales today. One of the mines…

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Girl Scalped by Dairy Machinery

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 1

WAGGA.— Margaret Johnston (12), of Ganmurra, near Wagga, had her scalp torn completely off when her long curly hair was caught in…

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Govt. Firm On Butter Ration

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 3

CANBERRA. —The Government was inflexible on butter rationing and no concessions would be given to…

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Collection of Taxes in the Pastoral Industry

Western Grazier · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 3

Must employers collect taxes from shedhands under 21 years of age. Last year the ruling was that tax was to be collected from adult shedhands only…

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Markets Cattle Section "The Advertiser" Independent Report

Western Grazier · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 2

There was a greatly increased yarding at the Adelaide Abattoirs market on Tuesday. 2,019 cattle coming to hand—500 more than last week…

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More Cash for Less Wool Industry Confident

Western Grazier · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 4

Australia has received an increased amount of money for the reduced quantity of wool grown this season. When this month's appraisements are…

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Sydney Hoards Butter

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY.—Butter manufacturers estimate that Sydney householders are hoarding more than 400,000lb. of butter…

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Coalfields Striking Over Butter Rationing Not Condoned Sydney, June 11

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 12 June 1943 · page 3

Three mines, employing was men and producing 1,500 tons of coal daily were its today The Miner's Federation did not…

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How To Use Butter Ration No. 1 By the "National Doctor"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1943 · page 6

THERE are three simple but vital rules for getting the most out of your butter ration:— (1) Use your entire 8oz. each week…

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More Cash for Less Wool

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 14 June 1943 · page 3

Australia has received an increased amount of money for the reduced quantity of wool grown this season. When this month's appraisements are…

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Appeal To Graziers On Sheep Marketing

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 1

CANBERRA.—The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture (Mr. Scully), in a broadcast last night, appealed to graziers to send sheep to…

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Butter Ration Rail Men Complain Sydney, June 14

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 3

A mass meeting of railway workers at Thirroul yesterday protested against butter rationing and its effect on train crews. Speakers said that many of…

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Barrier Miner Tuesday, June 15. 1943. Butter for Britain

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 2

SINCE the issue of the new coupon books, the weather has been ous[?]ed as a subject for conversation by arguments over the butter ration. For…

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Senator Keane On Lay-by And Butter Problems

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 June 1943 · page 2

MELBOURNE.—Commenting on complaints of the miners, the Minister for Customs (Senator Keane) said last night that his mail did not…

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Mechanised Farming

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 June 1943 · page 1

NOWRA.—Speaking at Bomaderry the Premier (Mr. McKell) said it was hoped that the State Government's farming mechanisation Scheme…

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Markets Cattle Section

Western Grazier · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 3

"The Advertiser" Independent Report: The offering of cattle at Monday's sales at the Adelaide Abattoirs totalled 1,754, compared with 2.019 last week,…

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Sheep Breeder's Death

Western Grazier · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 2

The death occurred in London on Monday last of Mr. John Egerton Quested, pioneer breeder of Romney Marsh sheep. Mr. Quested exhibited Romacy…

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Butter Sneaks in Melbourne Cafes

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 1

MELBOURNE.—Butter rationing has introduced the "butter sneak," a person who eats part of the butter on the table and takes the remainder…

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