The Wheat Pool. Delivery of Parcels
Mr. Grahame, Minister for Agriculture states that in accordance with the agreements with the banks, wheat, on account of the 1915-16 wheat pool, cannot be received…
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Farming & the land, 1916
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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land
These notes are issued every week under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dairy Farming in New Zealand
One of our Austral in n daily farmers paid a recent visit to New Zealand, where he was greatly impressed by the strides the Dominion had made in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ravensworth. Successful Wheat Growing. Mr B. R. Gelling's "Marali" Property
There is wealth in the land, and to get the best from the soil may he termed a natural law. Therefore, one of the most desirable factors in the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Wool Market. Very Poor Selection. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) London, Thursday Night
There was a very poor selection in the wool market. Some withdrawals of “faulties” were made, though the competition was a little better, with a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Farms. Wide Victorian Scheme
In the Victorian Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, the Minister of Lands moved the second reading of the Diseharged Soldiers' Settlement Bill…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Farms Near Proposed Railways. Seven Estates to be Bought
"In furtherance of the policy of the resumption of private estates for soldiers," said Mr Ashford on Thursday, "the Cabinet has authorised me to ask…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Notes are issued evnry week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister or Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 281. the Orchard. Spraying Operations. Seasonable Reminders
The spraying apparatus should now be coming into use for the spring applications for the control of various pests. Some of the operations are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wheat Growing
Mr. B. R. Gelling, of "Marali," Ravensworth, is going in for the cultivation of wheat on an extensive scale. "Marali" comprises 1521 acres, subdivided into several…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grading of Butter. Amended Regulations
Regulations under the Commerce Act respecting the grading of butters have been amended to provide that, on a written request by an exporter, the authorised officer…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Export of Wheat. More Freight Expected
The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Grahume), referring to the wheat position, stated the freight prospects are good. He had information to show that, apart from the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wheat in Australia. 53,528,000 Bags Received by Pool
According to the figures compiled by the Australian Wheat Board the total quantity of wheat received on account of the Pool up to September 18 totalled 53,528,000 bags. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miller's Forest Farm
Mr. E. W. Sparke announces an alteration in the date of sale of a farm of 65 acres at Miller's Forest. The sale was originally advertised to be held at Campbell's…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farming Inventions
Messrs Griffith and Hassel, Patent Attorneys, of 77 Castlereagh-street, Sydney, report that the following application for patents connected with the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sale of Pastoral Properties
A number of valuable pastoral properties in the Moree, Tamworth, Glen Innes, Gloucester, Walgett, and Wyalong districts are advertised for auction sale on behalf of the executors of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tenterfield Cattle Sale
Messrs. Bruxner and Cotton will hold a special sale of store cattle at the showground, Tenterfield, on Thursday, October 5, when 500 choice bullocks and 100 steers will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cattle Sale Postponed
Messrs. D. Abbott and Co., auctioneers, announce by advertisement in this issue that the cattle sale advertised to be held at Dungog on Frday next has been postponed until a future…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →COMMERCIAL. Sydney Wool and Produce Market
Jolin Bridge and Co. Ltd. report under date 23rd September, 1916:— Wool.—Auction sales of wool will be resumed in Syndye next week, when the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →America's Wool Shortage Unprecedented Prices Likely. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) New York, Tuesday Night
A shortage of 200,000,000. lbs of wool is confronting American clothiers owing to the poor domestic crop and the difficulty in purchaising abroad…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local and General News. Muswellbrook Cattle Sale
Messrs. Edward Higgens, Parkinson and Co. will hold their next special sale of cattle at the Muswellbrook yards on Tuesday, October 17. Owners desirous of offering are requested to…
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