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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1915

2,172 stories in Murray's papers · page 48 of 109

"The Greatest Save' Wheat at and Wool. Interesting Anticipations

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 1

"It is the greatest save I hve ever known," said Mr. R. M. pitt, of Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd., when interviewed by a "Stock JOurnal."…

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The Butter Market

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 7

There was a great run upon butter stocks in the Sydney markets last week end, despite the high prices. Lack of supplies was intensified by the demand…

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Australian Wool

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 3

Mr. Holman, the Premier, has received a cable from the Trade Commissioner to America, stating that the Australian wool exhibit was awarded the Grand…

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"Record" Bidding for Cattle

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 3

"Record" prices were obtained for cattle at Homobush sales on Thursday last. Beef went to £3 per 100 lb.; bullocks made to £3010, and cows up to…

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The Wheat Act

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 32

The report of Judge Ferguson, who was appointed a Royal Commission to inquire into the allegation of corruption in connection with the passing of the Wheat…

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India's Wheat Surplus

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 24

The "Pall Mall Gazette" states that the Government is commandeering the surplus India's wheat crop, and no export by private merchants will be permitted. The…

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Australian Wool Shipment

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 21

The British prize court has condemned as enemy property 477 bales of wool shipped by the s.s. Clan Davidson (5058 tons) from Sydney, by Dchnert, Muller, Schmidt, and…

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Scarcity of Butter. Albury Supplies Short

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 2

Many grocers in Albury yesterday were again out of butter. They state that it is with difficulty that they procure one-fourth of their orders…

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Bluestoning Wheat. a Practical Question

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 6

Suppose I start "bluestoning" wheat with 3 lb. bluestone to 20 gallons water; and have ten bags to treat, how many bags could I steep before it would get…

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Ploughing Wheat In. a Question

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 4

Could wheat be ploughed in with a disc plough, and what should be the depth if a could. Briefly, that was a question put…

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Indian Wheat. Britain Buys Surplus

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 2

The "Pall Mall Gazette" in responsible for the statement that the British Government is commandeering the surplus of the Indian wheat crop. No export by private…

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The Markets. the Wool Market

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 6

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd., report under date of 22nd inst. as follows:—A A mutually satisfactory arangement has been come to between scllers and…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 6

These Notes are [?]ed every week, under the pastoral supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture and are based easily on the experiences of the Department. No. 212…

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Sowing Wheat in Spring. An Experiment

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 6
Also in The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express

The idea that wheat might grow in New South Wales, if sown in the spring and harvested in autumn has been discussed on many occasions, and a trial…

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Shifting Sheep. Railway Instructions. Care of the Ewes

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 1

The Superintendent of Lines (N.S.W.), has issued the following instructious:— "Consignments of live stock which,…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 4

Those Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision os the Hon. W. G. ashford M.L.A. Alinister of agriculture, N.S.W., and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. 211…

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Growing Wheat. The Width of the Drills

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 17
Also in The Corowa Free Press

Some attention has been directed lately to the question whether tho common practice in New South Wales of sowing wheat in New South Wales of sowing wheat in drills seven to eight inches apart is…

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Of Interest to Farmers. Applications for Advance to Enable Clearing of Land for Cultivation of Wheat for Next Season

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 7

The Honorable the Minister for Lands has derided to make advances to holders of the following tenures in order to assist such holders in clearing areas to be…

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