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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1917

1,501 stories in Murray's papers · page 56 of 76

Agricultural Education in Victoria. No. Iv. Making the College Benefit the Farmer. Practical Results Needed to Convince the Doubters. Great Advantage Foreseen from Spread of Teaching

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 36

There is a farmer in one of the large agricultural States of America whose hobby a few years ago was making fun of the State College of Agriculture. He was,…

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Agricultural Notes. the Policy of "That'll Do" in the Dairy

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 16

The cry for economy—and for more and more of it—is being raised with insistence in many parts of the world, but in the "Journal of Agriculture" for Victoria…

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Children's Story. Farmer Thacker's Bull. Chapter I. Thacker's Bull Again

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 13

"Piggott, you fool, get off my foot," whispered the Dud hoarsely. "I ask you as a friend— Gee whiz, this is some fog!"…

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Dairy Produce

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 23

The general entries in this class was fairly up to the average of previous years. Once more surprise may be expressed at the absence of any cheese…

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Small Wool Clips

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 September 1917 · page 6

Under the appraisement system, the need for better all round classing and get up in the small clips seem to be more apparent than ever. The…

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

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 September 1917 · page 6

October 24,1874 .— The Sheep Directors of the Murray District met at Deniliquin on Saturday last to Dominate a fit and proper…

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Farm and Field Original Articles. Value of Protein

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 September 1917 · page 3

In colder countries, where hand-feeding is systematically and generally practised, dairymen naturally study feeding problems very closely. They…

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Cattle Sale

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 2

One of the most important sales of stock held at Corowa for a very long time will be conducted by Messrs. Mcpherson, Thom and Co. on Tuesday…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Wakool and Burrawong Branch

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 September 1917 · page 1

A meeting of the Wakool and Burrawong Branch of the F. and S. Association was held at the Wakool Hotel on Wednesday, August 29th. Present—Mr…

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Butter Factory

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 3

Next Wednesday Messrs H. Lloyd & Sons, and K. Thorburn, & Co., in conjunction, will offer by public auction the local Butter Factory and…

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Holding Back Wool

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 2

The Central Wool Committee has issued instructions that until further advice has been given and oversea shipments have…

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Wheat Stacks, Still Bad

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 1

The wheat stacks along the railway line from The, Rock through Lockhart to Urana and Oaklands are still In a very bad condition, and the…

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Wheat Cultivation in Roumania

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 1

The cultivation of wheat is the principal agricultural industry in Roumania, an area of about five million acres being devoted to it. The…

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Holding Back Wool Instructions to Growers

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 2

The Central Wool Committee has issued instructions that until further advice has been given and overseas shipments have resumed…

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Wheat-stackers' Wages Terms of the New Award

The Independent · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 4

In the Industrial Arbitration Court last week, Mr Justice Heydon delivered his new award to settle the conditions of employment in connection with the…

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Health of Farm Horses

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 17

Considering the number of horses there are in the country, azoturia and colic must be considered as rather uncommon diseases. Prevention of the former is largely…

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Early Crop of Mosquitoes. Dellwood, Boree Creek

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is quite a long time since I have written to the Page, but I have not forgotten it We are having some glorious tine days down here,…

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Bad Weather for the Crops. Rosemount P.O., Upper Brungle

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is ages since I last wrote to the page, but I still take great interest in the letters and poetry. We are having nasty weather just at present…

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Children's Story. Farmer Thacker's Bull. Chapter II.—(Continued.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 13

"Wicklow, for the love of heaven keep your end up," pleaded Piggott. "You've got four more balls of Thacker's over. Poke them and don't try to score. We've…

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World-wide Notes. Electricity on the Farm

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 4

A recent issue of the "Electrical World" describes a handy electric installation on a farm in Massachusetts. Besides lighting the house,…

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