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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1917

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Hay Sheep District. the Stock Inspector's Annual Report. All-round Increases in Stock

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 July 1917 · page 3

We are indebted to Mr. M. T. Little, the Inspector of Stock for the Hay district, for the following information, which is taken from his annual…

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Original Correspondence. Judge Higgins' Award and the Farmers. (The Editor "The Riverine Grazier')

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 July 1917 · page 4

Sir,—The recent award of Judge Higgins has caused consternation among many small sheep owners, who are of opinion that it also…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Wakool and Burrawong Branch

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 25 July 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Wakool and Burrawong branch of the Farmers' and Setters' Association was held at the Wakool Hotel, on Wednesday, 27th June, when…

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Wheat Storage Bill. Treated As Urgent

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1917 · page 4

The Wheat Storage Bill passed all stages in the House of Representatives on Friday last after strong eriticiam from country members…

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Wheat Board. Election of Growers’ Representative

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1917 · page 4

The ballot papers bare been circulated throughout the States for the of a wheatgrowers’ representative on the Australian Wheat…

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Farmers and Bulk Handling. Mr Gorman Replies to Sir Joseph Carruthers

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1917 · page 4

Mr E. J. Gorman, of Nangunia, Berrigan, writes as follows :— “In the Sydney Daily Telegraph of 15th inst. Sir Joseph Carrathers…

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Farmers Co-operate. Company Formed

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1917 · page 4

The Farmers and Settlers’ Cooperative Grain Company, Ltd., has registered with a capital of 100,000 £1 shares…

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Sheep Sale

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 2

Attention is drawn to an important sheep sale by Messrs. Goldsbrough Mort and Co. in conjunction with Messrs. H. Lloyd and Sons on 2nd…

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Pastoral Industry and Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 2

The Graziers' Association has appointed a committee to watch Parliamentary measures in their bearing on the pastoral industry…

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Special Cattle Sale

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 47

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Increase of Cattle

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 1

The total number of cattle in district returned by owners of over 10 head 12,979; under 10 head 4899; Approximate number not returned 500…

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Big Cattle Sale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 2

On Tuesday, August 7, Messrs. Whestley and Cullen, in conjunction with Messrs. Grainger and Falkiner, will offer 1100 head of store cattle at the Municipal…

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Wheat Stacks

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 2

We always advocated the principle that the laborer was worthy, of his hire, and although we still in a measure, so long as a quid-pro-quo is…

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Wheat Storage

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 33

Mr. Fuller (Acting Premier), Mr. Hall (Attorney -General), and Mr. Graham (Minister for Agriculture) have been in Melbourne to have a further, conference…

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Storing the Wheat

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 33

Referring to the statement by the Prime Minister, when introducing the Wheat Storage Bill in the House of Representatives, that there were still difficulties…

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Millions in Wheat

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 3

Speaking at Dubbo, this week, Mr. Grahame, Minister for Agriculture, said that the amount which the Government of New South Wales was required to provide…

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Hospital Wheat Fund

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 3

The secretary of the above desires to acknowledge receipt of the following moneys in connection with wheat promises made to the Corowa hospital last…

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The Wool Clip

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 2

In connection with the purchase by the Imperial Government of the Australian wool forming portion of the 1916-17 clip, on important statement was made by the…

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Election for Wheat Board

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 1

Ballot papers in connection with the election of a growers' representative on the Australian Wheat Board must be returned to the…

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Bulk Handling of Wheat

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 44

In the House of Representatives, during the course of a debate on the bulk, handling of wheat, Sir William Irvine Said the bill was designed, not os part of a scheme…

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