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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1929

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"Nothing to Lose" by Exporting Sheep to South Africa

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 4

The opinion that Australia had nothing to lose from the export of merino Sheep to South Africa was expressed by Mr. D. W. Vorster, of…

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The Wheat Harvest Beneficial Effects of Recent Rains Mr. Thorby's Views

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 1

The Department of Agriculture estimates that the recent rains if followed by suitable fails between now and the harvest, will…

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Price of Bread and Position of the Wheat-grower Furthering the Interests of the Man on the Land

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 6

Whilst the inquiry into the price of broad in Victoria is exciting a tremendous amount of interest and comment in that…

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Deniliquin Leads in Wool Northern District Trucking Figures 3,866 Bales Since Season Opened; 1037 for Week

The Independent · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 1

In the truckings of wool that passed through Bendigo, last week, Deniliquin headed the list for the northern districts. We sent 3860 bales since the trucking season commenced. Last week 1037 bales of wool were…

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Country Newspapers. Benefit to Farmers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 3

The 22nd annual conference the Queensland Country Press Association was officially opened by the Premier (Mr. Moore) last week…

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Stock and Crop Returns

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 2

Farmers and graziers are reminded that it is necessary to send in to the police for their district a return of their stock and crop for the year end…

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245 Points of Rain at Gerogery Completely Altered Outlook Will Increase Crop Yields Good Spring Assured

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 4

Soaking rain set in on Saturday night and continued until late on Sunday afternoon, with the result that 85 pointe were…

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Tractor Farming Correct Functioning of Tractors Traction and Wheel Slip

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 4

One factor in tractor operation which gets but little consideration from the tractor owner and which, in fact, we hear little about at any time is the…

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Pastoral Lice in Sheep a Reminder Regarding Dipping

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 4

Dipping of sheep fur control of lice and ticks should be carried out one month to six weeks after shearing in the case of Merinos, and about two…

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Use More Wool Campaign

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 1

Mr. H. K. Nock, president of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, expressed whole-hearted support of the proposed wool publicity campaign. Mr…

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"Helping The Farmer" Tribute to Mr. Thorby

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 1

Than Mr. Thorby, the farmer has no better friend or more consistent advocate in the public life of New South Wales. Himself a practical farmer,…

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Sheep Truckings

The Independent · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 1

Each week the number of sheep trucked to tho southern markets grows less, and on Sunday night only 28 trucks were forwarded. In the…

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Export of Butter

The Independent · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 2

During last season, 45,821 tons of butter were exported from Australia, yearly 5,000 tons going to the Eastern markets…

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Wheat Pool Address

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 3

By advertisement in this issue wheatgrowers are advised that Mr. T. Kendall, of the Farmers and Settlers' Executive Branch, will deliver…

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Telegrams Wheat Prices. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 3

Wheat is quoted in Sydney to-day at 6 to 61 per bushel…

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Federation Wheat Popularity in U.s.a

The Independent · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 2

That wheats bred in New South Wales are of value in other parts of the world is indicated by the success of Federation ami other varieties in…

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Sheep Thieves Raids on Trucking Yards Agents Are the Victims

The Independent · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 1

Deniliquin selling agents have been worried by sheep stealers who are operating at night at the trucking yards and spiriting away small numbers of…

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"Helping the Farmer" Tribute to Mr. Thorby

The Independent · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 2

Than Mr. Thorby, the [?] has no better friend or more consistent advocate in the public life of New South Wales. Himself a practical farmer…

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Homestead Farms Available. in Hay Land District

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 2

The last Gazette contains a notification setting apart two homestead farms in the Hay Land Disrict. They are as follows:—…

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Wheat Being Sown in August

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 August 1929 · page 3

A new venture is being tried this year by many farmers in the Warracknabeal district, the reason being the extremely abnormal…

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