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Farming & the land, 1928

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Proposed Compulsory Wheat Pool. to the Editor

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 4

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

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The Farmers and Graziers’ Cooperative. Record Business and Profits

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 3

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers’ Co-op. Grain Insurance and Agency Company Ltd. writes: —…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool (2nd Chapter)

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 5

In my first chapter, writing from the point of view of a primary producer in New South Wales, I showed there was no room to make a saving…

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The Farmers & Graziers Co-operative. Record Business and Profits

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 1

The Secretary, Farmers & Graziers' Co-op. Grain, Insurance and Agency Company Ltd. writes:— The annual meeting of the…

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Better Farming Train

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 5

The Better Farming Train visited Jerilderie on Tuesday, 14th inst., and proved a most instructive and useful exhibit in the distribution of…

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Wheat Pool the Bank Advance

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 5

Relative to press statements arrangements which have been made with the Commonwealth Bank for advance on pooled wheat for the…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool Second Chapter

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 3

In my first chapter, writing from the point of view of a primary producer in New South Wales, I showed there was no room to make a saving…

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Commercial Newmarket Third Special Store Sheep Sale

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

John McNamara and Co Pty Ltd. report having held their monthly terms store sheep sale at Newmarket on Wednesday the 5th inst; when…

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Serious Loss of Prize Sheep. Sydney, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

Eight prize sheep, valued at £1000 wandered on to the railway line, near Bogan Gate, and were run down and killed by a goods train…

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The Wool Sales. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

An average selection, totalling 6904 bales, was offered at the wool sales, to-day. Values were unchanged and the market was…

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Yesterday's Wool Sales. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

An average selection, totalling 8415 bales, was offered at the wool sales. The market was unchanged and competition good. Greasy merino sold…

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A Great Newmarket Selling Feat 180 Trucks of Sheep and Lambs Capably Clashed and Sold St Splendid Prices

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

John McNamara and Co. Pty. Ltd. fat and store stock salesmen, Temple Court, Melbourne, submitted at New-market sale on Tuesday easily their…

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A Farmer's Dramatic Suicide. Auckland

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

Victor Clarke, a farmer, jumped on his horse, and shouted to his wife, "This is the last time you will see me alive." He then galloped away…

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Better Farming Train

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 3

Arrangements are now being made for a further tour of the Better Farming Train, which is conducted by the Government of New South Wales and…

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A Great Newmarket Feat [?] Trucks of Sheep & I.A.M.B.S. Capably Classed & Sold at Splendid Prices

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 3

John McNamara and Co. Ply. Ltd., Fat and Store Stock Salesmen. Temple Court, Melbourne. submitted at New-market sales on Tuesday last easily…

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Yesterday's Wool Sales. Sydney, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 2

An average selection, totalling 11,166 bales, was offered at the wool sales to-day; 8858 were sold at auction and an additional 271 privately…

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Proposed Compulsory Wheat Pool. (Second Chapter.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 5

In my first chapter, writing from the point of view of a primary producer in New South Wales I showed there was no…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool. Mr Trethowan’s Views

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 4

Mr A. K. Trethowan was to have addressed a meeting at Berrigan on Wednesday in favor of the wheat pool, but on account…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool 3rd Chapter

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 5

Under present marketing conditions the price of wheat for Australian consumption is based on world's parity, although both…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool Mr A. K. Trethowon addresses the Wheatgrowers

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 3

Mr A. K. Trethowan, M.L.C., addressed a fairly well-attended meeting of wheatgrowers in the Star Theatre on Thursday last on…

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