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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1926

1,431 stories in Murray's papers · page 35 of 72

A Big Crop. "Oakleigh," Walla

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—Since I last wrote to you I have fourteen. We have three hundred and fifty acres in crop. Have you many flowers out in…

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Irrigation Farms. Average Price for Purchase £9 an Acre

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 37

Mr. Justice Pike has delivered judgment on the application of the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission for a determination of the…

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Crops Coming Up. "Boulderwood," Condobolin

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the "Banner," I like reading the Children's Page. I am nine years and five months old. I would…

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Crops Growing. "Pleasant Vale," Book Book

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff,—The crops are starting to grow up round here now. I am in fourth class and I will be 11 in October. I am catching rabbits now…

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Death-knell of Share-farming

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 25

At a meeting of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association at Forbes the Workers' Compensation Act was severely criticised, as the Act had caused…

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New Wheat Disease

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 2

Following an outbreak of foot-rot in sheep in the flats at [?] Narrabri, due to excessive rain a new disease has made its appearance in…

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Markets Abroad Liverpool Wheat

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 4

A private wheat agent in Sydney has received the Following cable massage from Liverpool Sold [?] of Victoiran 58/6 market very quiet…

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Cheap Wheat Lands Benerembah Subdivision

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 4

For many years now great portions of the Riverina, admirably adapted for the cultivation of wheat have been regarded solely as grazing country…

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Corowa Race Club Telegrams Wheat Marker Still Rising Sydney

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 2

Racing in the Riverian has made wonderful progress in the last few years so markedly so that they now attract at their big meetings some of…

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Wool Sales

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 4

Dennys Lascelles Ltd , Geelong, writes: Shearing has Waited and will become general throughout the Riverina in August, while September…

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Queensland’s Drought Large Sheep Areas Affected

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

Some curious stories come from the large area of central-west and northwest of Queensland, where the country has settled down to the worst…

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The Wool Clip. Probable Value £50,000,000

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 3

Discussing the value of the coming wool clip last week, Mr. C. G. Waddell, chairman of the Australian Woolgrowers’ Council, said that the…

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The Advantages of Pooling Wheat. Benefits of Orderly Marketing. (Continued from Last Issue)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 4

Tim Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. writes further relative to the advantages of wheal pooling:--…

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Farming and Grazing Ensilage and Tank Sinking

The Independent · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 4

CROPS SUITABLE FOR SILAGE. To make good silage, it is essential that the material used should contain the right amount of sap. If it is too…

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Warwick Farm Races. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

The Warwick July Handicap, resulted: Lucy Thrice (14 to 1) 1, Star Rocket 2, Whizbro 3. The other winners were: Woomera, Tullulah,…

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The Petrol Tax How It Affects the Farmer an Unwarranted Duty

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 3

Mr James McMahon president of The Town and Country Union of N.S.W. for Tariff Reform, writes:— Although the fact is never…

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Blighty Farmers Association Meeting. Increased Membership

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

Mr. Greggery (chairman) and Messrs. Thompson, Leacn, V. Pearn, E. Pearn, Gorey, Haines, Gibbings, Reynolds, Evans, Bourchier, Mann,…

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New Pastoral Companies

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 2

Companies, newly registered in Sydney, include the following:—Marfield Pastoral Co. Pty., Ltd.; nominal capital £50,000, in [?] shares. Objects:…

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Coming Wool Season

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 4

Dennys, Lascelles Ltd., Geelong, write:—Shearing has started, and will become general throughout the Riverina…

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Insurance of Crops Alteration of Cover and Premium

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 3

The Insurance of crops and Implement against destruction by fire has been a source complaint amongst farmers for some time. They claim…

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