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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

831 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 42

Farmers Urge Closer Settlement. Sydney, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

The Farmers and Settlers' Conference has decided to urge the Government to resume some large areas in Riverina for closer settlement, with…

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Farm Mechanics

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

The Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, has approved of the adoption of a scheme for the education of country residents in farm…

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Western Riverina Large Wheat Areas Bright Outlook in New Districts

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 1

According to the statements of railway officals who have returned to Bendigo after a four of the newly-opened district from the Murray to…

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A Well Known Grower Discusses Some Phases of the Compulsory Wheat Pool. (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 3

Sir,--With the prefatory statement that I have no Interest in any wheat buying or wheat selling business, I wish to state that my only interests…

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Farmers

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 2

“The Country Gentleman” (leadings farming journal in U.S.A., November, 1926):—“Country agents, leaders of farm organisations, and…

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The Truth About Compulsory Wheat Pools

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 3

“The Compulsory Wheat Pool” says its advocates, “will enable the farmers to enjoy reduced cost of marketing, raise the price on…

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Better Farming Train

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 3

The Bettor Farming Train paid visit to Berrigan on Friday last, and the people showed their appreciation of the Agricultural…

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Second Hand Wheat Sacks

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 1

In consequence of the very serious loss sustained by buyers during the past season through the use of inferior bags, it has been…

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Proposed Compulsory Wheat Pool. To the Editor

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 3

As a primary producer in New South Wales of many year's standing, I have always taken a keen interest in the various problems…

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Wool Buying

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 2

Mr. R. F. Hudson, stock and station agent, announces in our business columns that he will have a wool-buyer in the district during the coming…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 5

A poll is to be taken on September 14 on the question of constituting a Wheat Marketing Board, to control the sale of wheat under the compuisory…

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Wheat Board Pool Period for Enrolment Extended

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 5

The Minister for Agriculture announces that the period for the exhibition of preliminary lists of wheat producers for the purposes of the poll…

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Correspondence. Proposed Compulsory Wheat Pool. (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 3

Sir,--As a primary producer in New South Wales of many years standing, I have always taken a keen interest in the various problems affecting the…

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West Australian Farmers and Southern Europeans. Perth

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 2

The Primary Producers' Conference in West Australia, carried a resolution urging the Federal Government not to place any restriction on…

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Farmers & Settlers Local Branch Re-formed

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 2

The Deniliquin branch of the Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association, after a long period of inactivity was reformed yesterday, when over 30…

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Wheat Notes

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 August 1928 · page 4

There has been little recent change in the wheat market. As on the Continent and in the United Kingdom, buying is mostly from hand to mouth in…

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Wool Fleeces

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 2

District wool growers should remember that prizes are offered for wool fleeces at the Corowa Show. Let each grower select a fleece for…

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The Opening Wool Sales. Market Slightly Lower. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 2

The 1928-29 wool sales were opened at the Royal Exchange, Sydney to-day, when an average selection, totalling 8904 bales was offered. Best fleece…

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Proposed Fur Farms. The Committee's Report. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 2

The report of the fur-farming committee, which recently took evidence on the advisability of encouraging fur-farming in New South Wales, opposes…

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Farmers’ Association

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 2

The meeting of farmers held on Thursday last to re-establish the Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association was one of the most representative…

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