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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1917

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes. No. 303. Agricultural. Green Manuring. Its Practice in other Lands

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

The theory of green manuring is based on factors that underlie the fertility of the soil all over the world. Thee operation of those factors on the positive…

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Wheat Pool. Mr. Hughes Questioned. Two Pools or One

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 1

In the House of Representatives Mr. Robert Patten asked the Prime Minister whether farmers interested in the first wheat pool of 1915-16…

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Attitude of Farmers And. Settlers

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 1

The adjourned meeting of the executive of the farmers and' Sottlers' Association to further consider the attitude of the association towards the…

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A Woman's Farm School

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Mr Beeby, after consideration, has decided to proceed with the movement concerning the women's agricultural farm at Pitt Town, and will give it a…

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Attitude of Farmers and Settlers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 6

The adjourned meeting of the executive of the Farmers' aud Settlers' Association to further consider the attitude of the association towards the…

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State Elections. Mr. Trethowan and the Farmers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 6

Mr. Trethownn, M.L.C., addressed a meeting of the Gre[?]fell branch of the F. and S. Association on Saturday. He first explained what led to the…

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Dairying. the Milking Machine. Its Relation to Cream Quality

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

As a factor in the production of Cream of inferior quality, the milking machine has a place that is undeniable and not easily disturbed…

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Selection of Seed Maize. Watch Growing Crops

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

The maize grower who would increase the yield of his crop next year should not forget the opportunities that the next few weeks will afford him of…

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Original Correspondence [The Editor does not in the slightest degree identify himself with the opinions of correspondents.] Farmers and the Elections. (To the Editor.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 5

Sir,--I was disappointed not to find any reference in the Premier's policy speech in regard to further payments to be made to farmers by the Wheat…

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Homestead Farms

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 18

Land District of Tumbarumba North and Holbrook Shire. Homestead Farm Area No. 657.—1031a. and 838a., parish Carabost, rent £19/6/8 and £17/9/2. OPEN…

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Settlement Purchase Farms

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 18

The settlement purchase farms hereunder specified will, be available for settlement purchase application on and after 5th March—…

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Crown Land for Homestead Farm to Be Acquired As Additional Areas

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 18

Land District of Tumut and Gadara Shire.—303 3/4a., county Wynyard, parish Gilmore, provisional capital value on which provisional rental shall be lodged, £1 per…

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Mr. Trethowan and the Farmers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 19

Mr. Trethowan, M.L.C., addressed a meeting of the Grenfell branch of the F and S. Association on Saturday. He first explained what led to the formation of…

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Farmers Endorse Nationalist Policy

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 19

The council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, endorsed the Nationalist po[?]cy and agreed not to oppose Nationalist candidates…

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Dairying Notes the Milking Machine

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 17

Its Relation to Cream Quality. As a factor in the production of cream of inferior quality, the milking machine has a place that is undeniable and not…

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Farmers and the Elections. To the Editor of the "Albury Banner."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 23

Sir,—I was disappointed not to find any reference in the Premier's policy speech in regard to further payments to be made to fanners by the wheat pool. I…

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Crops Knocked Down. Gum Vale

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the "Banner." I am going to a subsidised school, and have 5 1/2 miles to go. I am in the fifth class now. Uncle has…

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Crops Knocked Down and Tangled. Spraydon, Urana

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 12

Deaf Uncle Jeff,—I hope that you will accept me as one of your many nephews. My father has been taking the "Banner" for many years. I take great interest in…

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Deniliquin (and District) History [Extracts from the “Pastoral Times.”]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 6

May 10, 1873:— A farewell dinner was given at the Caledonian Hotel, Hay, to Dr. Mackenzie Gordon, prior to his departure,…

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Farm and Field. Original Articles. (Copyright). Acid Soils

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 3

As every farmer knows, the presence of acidity in a soil is injurious to vegetation. It gives rise to some well-known plant diseases, such as…

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