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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1920

1,834 stories in Murray's papers · page 58 of 92

ALBURY and District. Murray Wheat Growers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 28

A deputation of wheat growers from along the Murray asked the Minister of Agricultures on Friday for a guarantee of 7/6 per bushed! on their wheat. The…

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Sheep Lost in the Drought. Green Vale, Boree Creek

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I have not written to the Page for a long while. I take great interest in it. There are live of us in our family, four girls and one boy. I am the…

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Australian Wool. Expected Profit One Hundred Millions

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 3

The full report of the interview with Sir Arthur Goldfinch, Director of Raw Materials, as to the position of the Australian wool account in…

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Items of Special Interest. Sheepskins and Wool Embargo

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 19

The Prime Minister states that effect cannot be given to the decision of the Govornment to lift the embargo on the export of sheepskins until the Executive…

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Wheat at 10/ Per Bushel. To the Editor of the "Albury Banner."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 17

Sir,—I noticed a very able letter in the "Banner" of July 2 on the "Wheat Question," by P. R. O'D. He puts the case very strongly for the compulsory pool. As…

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The Urana Independent. Telephone: 28 Urana. Friday, July 23, 1920. Local and General News. Jerilderie Sheep Sale

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 2

Something big in the way of Sheep Sales will be held at Jerilderie on Thursday, 29th July, when Messrs Mackenzie & Co. will…

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Farmers Have a Prosperous Time

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 28

Although the farmers were on a common plane of misfortune with the pastoralists during fhe drought over practically the whole of the State, there was one…

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Paying the Farmers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 40

While not directly opposing the Government, Mr. Stewart, a member of the House of Representatives, found a good deal of fault, when speaking on the…

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Good for the Crops. Erin Vale. Sandigo

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—The drought has broken at last. There are green grass and crops everywhere now. I have started a small flower garden. You have a good…

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Expert Handling of Live Stock Farmers and Graziers' Co. Moving with the Times Establishment of Branch Offices

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 1

The Farmers and Graziers Co-op.erative Grain. Insurance and Agency Co. [?]d writes:— "The services of Mr. G. T…

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Apple Butter

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 4

Sweet apples are needed for this purpose. Some housekeepers however, use half sweet and half sour [?]. Boil a gallon of fresh, sweet…

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Bale of Stud Sheep

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 2

Messrs, Oc[?]ing and Piggin, stock salesmen, Corowa, report having sold on behalf of Mr. Andrew Gemmed, 3[?] merino rams, of the fatuous Walbundr[?]…

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P. Obable, State Wheat Pool

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 2

Mr. Storey, has announced the likelihood of the establishment of a State wheat pool. The principal difficulty would be to find shipping…

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Dairying. What the Cow Says. And the Job She Loaves the Farmer

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 4

"Cleanliness is next to godliness," says the proverb, but it might well have added" -- especially for dairy farmers."…

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End of Federal Wheat Pool. Dramatic Announcement by Mr. Hughes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 3

Mr. Hughes created a sensation at the Premiers' Conference at the end of the proceedings, when he definitely declined to prolong the Federal Wheat…

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Wheat at 10- Per Bushel! (To the Editor "Free Press.")

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 3

Sir, -- At first glance the price of 10- a bushel for wheat would, even to many growers, appear a big price, but when in addition to the abnormal cost of…

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A Wonderful Land. Farmer Makes £5,000 in One Year

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 1

This story may sound to the sceptical too good to be true; but the facts and figures contained herein were given to the Cowra "Guardian" last…

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For the Farmer's Wife

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 4

Programmes of English vaudeville circuits some years back featured a performer who, principally with the aid of a felt bat, minus its crown, gave…

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Wheat Scrip. the “C” Series

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 4

Messrs Joseph Palmer and Suns, of Sydney, in their monthly share list compiled to 21st July write as follow :—“Since [?] there has…

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Compulsory Wheat Tool. Position in New South Wales

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 3

The Premier (Mr Storey) stated on Monday last that the Cabinet had given lengthy consideration to a report by the Minister of Agriculture…

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