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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1918

1,788 stories in Murray's papers · page 61 of 90

Lucerne for Milking Cattle

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 4

While the great feeding value of lucerne for milking cattle is generally acknowledged, the fact has to be remembered that lucerne in itself is not…

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Southern Wheat Belt

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 16

Thme recent fall of rain in the southern wheat belt was most opportune. The winter has been exceptionally good for sheep graziers; in fact, in the opinion of an old…

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Hospital Wheat Fund

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 3

The secretary of the above desires to acknowledge receipt of the following moneys received in lion of wheat promised last season:…

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The Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above Association took place on Saturday afternoon. There were present:—Mr. C. Blomfield, president, and…

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Wool Appraisements. Season 1918-1919

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 2

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report that the appraisements in connection with the 1918-1919 wool season wilt begin on September 17th next…

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The Small Dairy Farm

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 16

A young man with 30 acres of real good land, fair buildings on it, and a working knowledge of the dairy business, recently equescted the opinion of a well known,…

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A Dairyman's Complaint

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 16

"Dairymen," writing in a Sydney paper, draws attention to the harsh conditions under which dairymen are labouring at present owing to the abnormal prices of…

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Henty Farmers and Settlers' Association

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 1

The monthly meeting was held on Saturday. Members present were:—Messrs. H. W. Taylor, E. P. Hurley, C. H. Schulz, S. Lavisy D. P. Gibson. E…

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For the Farmer. Vital Principles in Food Values. Analysis Is Not Everything

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 4

The fact has often been referred to that the rule—of—thumber is as successful in the show ring or fat stock market as the scientific feeder who can…

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LOWESDALE. Burraja Branch Farmers and Settlers' Association

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the members of this took place in the Lowesdale Hall on Thursday afternoon last, 7th inst. There were present Messrs. W. R…

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130 Station-Bred Cattle

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 17 August 1918 · page 2

New Zealand loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. will offer 130 station bred cattle in addition to their, usual yarding at the Wodonga market on Tuesday…

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French Capture Two Farms

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 17 August 1918 · page 2

A French communique on Friday states: As a result of local operation we made some progress in the wooded massif between Matz and the Oise. Northwest of…

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Record Stock Prices. Australian Sheep and Cattle

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 19 August 1918 · page 4

Though many records have been kept of prices paid for stock in Australia there is little knowledge of what actually constitutes a record price. Quite recently…

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Australian Wheat. Sale of the Scrip. Imputation Against Ministers

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 19 August 1918 · page 3

Mr. G M'Girr occasioned some excitement and a great deal of indignation among Ministerialists in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly on Thursday, when [?]…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes. the Orchard. Winter Spraying Operations. A Busy Season

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 4

The winter spraying of all deciduous trees with lime-sulphur or Bordeaux mixture should now be well in hand. The winter application for curl leaf…

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Trial of Farm Tractors

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 4

The committee which has teen appointed to control the trials of tractors at the demonstration which is to be conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of…

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DAIRYING. Sterility Among Cows. A Variety of Causes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 4

The statement by an officer of the Missouri College of Agriculture that "sterility or barrenness is becoming alarmingly prevalent in dairy and beef…

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Address to Farmers

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 3

On Friday morning next, at 11 o'clock, at the Band Hall, Mr. E. J. German will address a meeting of farmers and graziers on behalf of the F…

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Fine Cattle At Wodonga Market Realise Up to £33 Per Head How the Market Stands

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 21 August 1918 · page 2

The feature of the cattle penned at Wodonga ,market yesterday, when there was a very light yarding, avis the magnificent draft of 18 heavy weight station-bred…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Burrawong and Wakool Branch

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 21 August 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the above branch was held at the Wakool Hotel on July 24th, 1918, when there were present:—Messrs T. Grace (chairman), F. Graben, Col…

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