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

Farming & the land, 1950

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Boorowa Farmer Tries to Puzzle a Mystery

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 July 1950 · page 1

When a Boorowa farmer had put his car away in its usual place—in the garage near his home—he was surprised next…

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Rye Park Farmer Bound Over for Two Years Good Behaviour Sequel to "Stone Throwing" Assault Case Against Neighbour Heard at Boorowa Court

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 July 1950 · page 9

At Boorowa Court of Petty Sessions on Thursday of last week, a Rye Park farmer was bound over by Mr. W. Finlay, S.M., for two years' good behaviour for assault against a neighbour…

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Yass Sheep

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 10 July 1950 · page 1

A line of 29 wethers from W. T. Walker, and Son Yass, secured 70/ and 25 ewes 56/10, at Winchcombe Carson's. Homebush…

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Big Year for Wool

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 10 July 1950 · page 5

SYDNEY: This year's wool clip will be 3½ to 4 per cent. larger than last year, according to an estimate of the Wool…

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Farmer Loses Finger Top

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 10 July 1950 · page 5

A Taralga farmer was injured in an unusual accident while collecting wood at his property on Saturday…

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Goulburn Wool Sales

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 11 July 1950 · page 3

The result of the past season's wool sales shows a general advance in the price of all lines over last year's figures…

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Wool Levy Too High

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 11 July 1950 · page 7

SYDNEY: The 7½ per cent wool levy decided on by the Federal Government was too high, the secretary of the…

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Wool Levy As a Hit at Inflation

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 11 July 1950 · page 7

Of overall benefit to the nation because it is a hit against inflation is how most opinions view the…

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Wool Outlook Is Sound Clip Slightly Larger This Year

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 11 July 1950 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—A good inquiry has been current lor fellmongered merino, comeback and fi[?]er crossbred wools, but some hesitancy has been noticeable in general world trade, stock and share exchange, as a result of…

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7½ P.C. Wool Levy Outcome Of Reserve Scheme

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 11 July 1950 · page 7

CANBERRA: The Federal Government has decided to impose a levy of 7½ per cent. on wool sold from August 26 next. One quarter per cent of the…

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Final Wool Sale for Season

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 12 July 1950 · page 6

At our final sale of the 194950 season we submitted a catalouge of 4981 bales comprising an average to good selection…

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Minister Replies To Wool Levy Criticism

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 12 July 1950 · page 4

CANBERRA: The Minister for Commerce, Mr. J. McEwen, said last night that in fixing the rate of levy on wool at 7 per cent. for 1950-51, the Government had to consider the sum likely to be required to finance a post-J.O. plan for…

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New Swim Suits of Wool at Paris

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 12 July 1950 · page 2

Stunning bathing suits, attractive play clothes, and several formal models were starred at the display, Waves of Wool, arranged by the International Wool Secretariat at a country club…

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Taralga Farmer Meets With Unusual Accident

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 12 July 1950 · page 6

A Taralga farmer was injured in an unusual accident while collecting wood at his property on Saturday…

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Dogs Take Toll Of Sheep On City Boundary

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 13 July 1950 · page 1

Goulburn graziers have reported to police that dogs with a sheep-killing lust have taken toll of their flocks in the past few days. A number of properties on…

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Smaller Wheat Acreage

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 14 July 1950 · page 4

A fifteen per cent smaller acreage under wheat in the Parkes area this year is expected by the district Agronomist. This…

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Junior Farmers at Queanbeyan

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 14 July 1950 · page 5

District Supervisor of Junior Farmers Clubs, Mr. M. G. Blacklock, of Goulburn addressed a meeting…

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Wool Outlook Sound Clip Slightly Larger

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 17 July 1950 · page 4

A good inquiry has been current for fellmongered merino, comeback and finer crossbred wools, but some hesitancy has been…

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New Wool Levy Pun to Start in August Graziers To Contribute 7½ Per Cent To

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 17 July 1950 · page 3

A 71 PER CENT. LEVY ON ALL WOOL SOLD IN THE 1950-51 SEASON WILL OPERATE FROM AUGUST 26. THE MINISTER FOR COMMERCE (MR. McEWEN) SAID THAT THE LEVY WAS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS A…

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Soldier Farms

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 17 July 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. J.B. Renshaw) has announced that he has approved of 9 farms on "Panuara" Estate being made…

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