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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1924

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Farmer's Interests. the Coalfields Railway. Fodder in Drought Times

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 July 1924 · page 25

In the Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. Dunn asked the Minister for Agriculture, in view of the fact that the area under wheat had decreased, would he…

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The Demand for Land. Rush for Homestead Farms. Nearly Two Thousand Applicants

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 July 1924 · page 20

During the week ending Saturday last a large tract of Crown lands, having an area of over 63,400 acres, became available for selection under the…

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The Farm Tractor. Some Hints on Management

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 July 1924 · page 16

Before running a new tractor it should be carefully examined to see that allnuts and bolts are perfectly tight; that all grease caps are in…

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Voluntary Wheat Pool

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 July 1924 · page 2

Mr. Field will speak on wheat pool matters as follows:--Tuesday, July 20, Balldale 11 a.m., [?] 2.30 p.m., and Corow[?] 8 p.m. Farmers generally are…

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The Coming Wool Clips. Proper Classing Enhances Values

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 July 1924 · page 4

Although two months still remain before the selling of the coming clip commences, shearing operations are in some far Western and…

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The Coming Wool Clips. Proper Classing Enhances Values

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 2

The Secretary, Farmers & Graziers Co-op. Co. writes: Although two months Still remain before the selling of the coming clip…

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The Coming Wool Olips Proper Classing En- Hances Values

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 5

The secretary, Farmers and Graziers’ Co-op. Co., writes: — Although two months still remain main before the selling of the…

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Farmers and Sertlers' Assos

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 2

A meeting of the Fanners and Settlers Association was held on Saturday last. Present: — Messrs Sleeman (ch.), S. Wilson, Elliott…

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Hospital Wheat Fund

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 3

The secretary of the above desires to acknowledge receipt of £5 from Mr. W.F. Sargood, of Quat Quntta, in Hen of five bags of wheat promised…

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Wire Netting for Farmers

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 1

Mr. Wearne stated that he was now ready to supply wire, in lengths not exceeding five miles, to necessitous farmers…

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Wheat Shortage. Flour Again Dearer

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 July 1924 · page 4

The price of bread was raised another farthing on Monday according to the decision of a largely attended meeting of master bakers hold in the city…

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More Immigrants. Include Domestics and Farm Hands

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 July 1924 · page 2

Among the migrants who arrived by the Jervis Bay to-day were 32 girls far domestic service and 40 farm apprentices. Among the…

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Victorian Farmers on Tour

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 July 1924 · page 3

Two large [?] and several motor case coming into the town on Thursday afternoon last, caused some excitement (says the Herrigata "Act…

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Wheat Crop Prospects

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 47

Discussing the prospects of the forthcoming harvest in Australia, in view of the probable shortage of wheat in other parts of the world, the…

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Dear Wheat

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 45

The Victorian Mill Owners' Association has advanced the price of flour by 12/6 per ton, making it £15/12/6 in Melbourne and suburbs. Victorian…

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Country Wheat Silos

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 6

Recently representations have been made on behalf of the wheat growers in country districts that bulk wheat should be received from bulk trucks at…

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A Picked Wheat Area

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 45

In the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Flannery asked whether, in view of the fact that 1900 applications were received for 32 homestead farms off the…

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Commonwealth Assistance to Voluntary Wheat Pool

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 18

In the House of Representatives, Mr. V. C. Thompson asked was it a fact that Mr. Bruce had recently informed representatives the New South…

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Should Have Good Crops

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 45

Generally crop prospects in New South' Wales are bright. Reports prepared by tho Department of Agriculture are cheery. Throughout Riverina…

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Weather and Crops

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 45

Since the bountiful rain of last Week, when over an inch and a half was registered in many parts of the Riverina, there has been unsettled…

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