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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1917

1,501 stories in Murray's papers · page 63 of 76

Need of Wheat Silos

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 3

It has been stated that after the next harvest there will be between 5,000,000 and 6,000,000 tons of wheat in Australia, and as there is…

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State Wheat Board. Mr. R. S. Drummond to Take Charge

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 3

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Manning (Albury) asked the Minister for Agriculture if the Government intended to alter the…

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Farmers and Settlers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 43

At the Farmers and Settlers' Association meting at Murramburrah on Saturday, October 15, Mr. Manning, a member of the metropolitan branch, was present,…

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Farmer's Wife Captured Crew

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 22

The officers and crew of L45 descended at Laragne, and were captured by a Madame Dupont, who is a farmer's wife. She was, however, unable to prevent…

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Crop Prospects

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 18

The area under crop in Albury district is estimated at 20 per cent, less than last year, the main cause being the continued wet weather during the cultivation period…

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

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 4

February 20 1875:— Mr J. Mair, police magistrate arrived at Deniliquin on Tuesday morning by the Hay coach, having come…

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Lady Farmers

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 2

Referring to the enterprise of a couple ladies who have taken upon themselves the management of a farm near Taree, the Manning Rivet Times…

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Wool Appraisements

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 2

Fifty thousand bales of wool will be offered at the series of wool appraisements, which Messrs. Winchcombe Carson will begin on the 5th…

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Wheat Siles. Why Corowa Was Omitted

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 2

On Thursday evening last Mr. A. C. Leslie, of the "Corowa Free Press," accompanied by Mr. R. F. Gardner and Dr. (Capt.) Shortt, interviewed the…

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Mallinson's Oil Sheep Dip. "John Bridge" Accept Agency

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 4

Woolgrowers and others will be interested to learn that John Bridge and Co's., Queensland house has accepted the agency for the popular…

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Wool and Basil Workers' Registration Cancelled

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 2

Mr. Justice Heydon cancelled the registration of the Wool and Basil Workers' Association. His Honor said it was perfectly clear to him…

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Hospital Sunday Movement. Annual Band Trip to Mulwala and Yarrawonga. Unpropitious Weather. Another New Record Established. Oyer £71 in Cash and 90 Bags of Wheat

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 3

Notwithstanding the fact that the weather did not look promising in the morning, the B.B. Band went through with the above fixture on Sunday last…

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Farmers' Grain Cooperative Company. Meeting at Hopefield

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 3

A meeting of the above was held at the Hopefield Hotel on Saturday afternoon last, when there were present:-- Mr. J. Coughlan, president (in the…

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Wheat and Wool Mr Hughes Foresees , Lower Prices

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1917 · page 1

When passing, through Harden last week, the Prime Minister (Mr W. M. Hughes) wag interviewed by Mr, Robert .Gibson, honorary…

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Wheat Board. Farmer Given Control

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1917 · page 3

It was slated in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday of last week by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr Grahame) that the State Cabinet…

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Wool Appraisements

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1917 · page 2

We learn from John Bridge and Co., Ltd. that it has how been officially announced that the wool appraisements for the 1917/1918 wool…

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[?] Wheat a Serious Outlook

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1917 · page 3

The position in respect to the Australian wheat is anything but hopeful. The reports show that grain being shipped at Williamstown and…

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Mallinson’s Oil Sheep Dip. “John Bridge Accept Agency

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1917 · page 3

Woolgrowers and others will be interested to learn that John Bridge and Co.’s Queensland house has accepted the agency for the popular…

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Wheat Stacks Reply by Sub-committee to the Minister.to the Editor

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1917 · page 4

Sir,—Our attention has been called to the statement made by Mr G’rahaine, Minister for Agriculture, which appealed in the Sydney “Daily…

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Dipping Sheep

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 17

In some useful notes on dipping sheep, Mr. A. W. Curlewis, Inspector of Stock, remarks in the Victorian "Journal of Agriculture" that during last season…

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