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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1918

1,788 stories in Murray's papers · page 67 of 90

Purchase of Cornsacks. Farmers Saved £1,250,000. MELBOURNE

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 4

Senator Russell, Minister in Charge of the Wheat Pool, replied to-day to the criticisms made by Mr. R. B. Rees, M.L.C., to the effect that the Wheat…

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Farms for Soldiers. Two Estates Purchased

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 3

At a cost of £79,905 the Victorian Closer Settlement Board has purchased from Messrs. Woodside Brothers the Happy Valley and Barwidgee estates, aggregating…

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Australian Wool for France Views of M Motte

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 16 September 1918 · page 1

On Friday, the members of the French, Mission were taken on a lour of inspection of the port of Sydney. All expressed themselves wonderfully impressed with the…

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The Wheat Pool. Wheat Sold and Unsold

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 4

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night, replying to Mr. Manning (Albury), the Minister for Agriculture said that 15,150,000…

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The Wheat Pool

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly recently Mr. Manning, M.L.A. for Albury, said:--I desire to ask the Minister of Agriculture a question having reference to…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing. Finley Resident Arrested

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 2

Some excitement was caused at Finley on Thursday last by the arrest of John O. Sohier, a district farmer, on a charge of sheep…

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Australian Wheat. Particulars of Sales

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 4

Replying to question: K by Mr Manning in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday of last [?] Minister for Agriculture (Mr [?] ) said…

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Sheep Dipping

The Independent · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

A stockowner, in advocating the other day the establishment of public sheep dips, supported his argument with the statement that his wool had this year been…

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Wheat Prospects

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 1

A trip through the wheat belts of the Riverina gives a pleasant sight at the present time, for as one travels along the railway line the lands on…

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Cattle Sale at Shepparton

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 31

At Shepparton on Friday, 27th September, J. M'Namara and Co. will offer 1500 fresh-conditioned cattle. This sale being held at the end of Melbourne show…

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Corowa Special Cattle Sale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 3

In our advertising columns of this issue Messrs. McPherson, Thom and Co., Corowa, advertise a large special cattle sale, to be held in the municipal…

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French Market for Australian Wool

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 32

The members of the French Mission were taken on a tour of inspection of the port of Sydney. Ali expressed themselves wonderfully impressed with the up to date…

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The Wheat Situation Some Plain Facts

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 1

Wheat growers in New South Wales are being seriously misled by speeches on public platforms, and statements in private, by interested…

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Holbrook Show. Opened Yesterday. Fine Display of Cattle

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 3

Separated by 20 miles from Culcairn, where the annual show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday the Holbrook Pastoral and Agricultural Society…

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An Appeal to the Wool Grower

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 46

Wool growers will see an advertisement in our columns by the Albury branch of the Australian Comforts Fund, appealing for fleeces. The wool season now coming…

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Heavy Loss of Wool. Is the Starling Responsible?

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 17

At the Narraburra Shire Council meeting recently, Cr. Hawkins introduced the question of loss in wool owing to the prevalence of lice in sheep. He stilted that…

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Trial of Farming Implements

The Independent · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

A highly interesting trial of farming implements was held on the Allendale Estate on Saturday. Mr J. Nixon, manager of the estate, provided a splendid plot…

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Coreen Farmers and Settlers' Association

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 39

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Coreen Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the Coreen hall on 7th inst. Mr. Webster occupied the chair, and there…

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Settlement of Soldiers and Share Farmers in N.s.w

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 41

The Government policy of taking over first-class farming areas in New South Wales under the Closer Settlement Act where soldiers, share farmers, and others…

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For the Farmer. Horse Breeding

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

Many will, no doubt, pass over the paragraph when they see the heading saying horses have gone for good, the motor having taken their place, both…

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