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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,125 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 22 of 57

Junior Farmers' Council Revises Show Schedule Many Changes Made

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 3

This body met on Friday evening. The President (Mr. W. J. Leary) was in the chair and others present included: Messrs…

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Wheat Sack Warning

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

The Australian Wheat Board has advised wheat growers not to enter at present into any commitments regarding cornsa[?]ks for the next…

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The Stable Wool Outlook Buyers in South America

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 8

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report on 30/4/40:— The grower with wool for disposal next season is safe in the…

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We Must Win! Germany Can Produce Only Half Her Food Needs "Guns, Not Butter" Policy Must Fail How Does Germany Stand with Regard to Her Food?

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

An examination of Germany's food problem must take into consideration her ability to purchase that food abroad which she cannot produce at home. In 1914 Germany was one of the…

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Comparative Failure if Prune Crop

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

The annual report of the N.S.W. Dried Fruits Board for the period ended December 31st, revea[?]s that 681 tons of dried prunes were…

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Junior Farmers Camp at Royal Show Local Representative Review

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

As a member of the Murrumbateman Junior Farmers’ Club, and having been chosen to represent the Yass district at the recent Sydney…

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Dairy Cattle Signs Of Mineral Deficiency

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

An adequate supply of minerals is essential for the health of cattle Practically the whole of the soil of this State suffers…

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Wool Appraisements

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

The Country Producers' Selling Co. Ltd. reports on April 24:— Apart from a series of appraisements to be held in June the…

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Wool Appraisements

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6

Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd. report on the 26th ult, as follows:— Re-appraised wools have been dealt with this week and there will…

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Wool Appraisements

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 2

The Country Producers' Selling Co. Ltd. reports on the 2nd instant: The offerings to be brought forward during the month of June are…

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Mice Invade Wheat Stacks

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

Information is to hand, says the Temora Independent, that milions of nice are destroying wheat stacks and creating…

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Cattle for Flemington Warning Given By Inspector

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 1

In a report to Wednesday's meeting of the Goulburn Pastures Protection Board, the Stock Inspector Mr. F. Hildred…

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The Stable Wool Outlook Buyers in South America

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 1

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report on April 30th:— The grower with wool for disposal next season is safe in the…

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Dairy Farmer's Loss

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 7

Mr. F. Wolloms, a Burragorang dairy farmer, lost 12 milk cows a result of feeding them on a crop of Saccharine cane. Mrs. M…

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We Must Win! Germany Can Produce Only Half Her Food Needs "Guns, Not Butter" Policy Must Fail How Does Germany Stand with Regard to Her Food?

The Young Chronicle · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

An examination of Germany's food problem must take into consideration her ability to purchase that food abroad which she cannot produce at home. In 1914 Germany was one of the…

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Farming Facts

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 8

MILK AS A FOOD: No argument is necessary to support the value of milk as a food, for there is no substitute known at present, despite…

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Farm Plant Care Will Pay Farmer

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 7

With that time of the year at hand when both sowing and harvesting machinery will be temporarily out of commission,…

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Will Talk From Experience Mr. B. J. Stocks To Address Young Farmers "Wonderful Prospects For Fat Lamb Industry"

The Young Chronicle · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

Mr. B. J. Stocks, of Linden Hills, Cunningar, in the Harden district, who at to-morrow's meeting of the Young branch of the Farmers and…

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Mice Invade Wheat Stacks

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 2

Information is to hand, says the “Temora Independent,” that millions of mice are destroying wheat stacks and creating considerable damage…

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Wool and War Needs Australian Sheep Totals

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 8

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: As far as the wearing capacity of wool is, concerned, it is definitely securing a good advertisement out of…

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