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Farming & the land, 1931

1,965 stories in Murray's papers · page 33 of 99

Wheat Bill Withdrawn Scenes in Lower House

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 11

There were angry scenes in the House when Mr. Scullin announced that the Senate had "contemptuously" rejected the Fiduciary Notes Bill…

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Sowing Wheat Points in Setting the Drill

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 25

AN important operation connected with sowing is the proper setting of the drill according to the yariety and condition of the seed. A drill set…

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Free Gallipoli Wheat Far Superior to Federation

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 24

RESULTS of the wheat variety tests conducted by the "Victorian Department of Agriculture on the farm of Mr. A. L. Harris, at Rainbow…

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"Use More Wool" C.w.a. Campaign

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 31

At the annual conference of the Country Women's Association held in Sydney, discussion reverted to matters associated with the "Use More Wool"…

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Sydney Wool Sales. The Prices Maintained. SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 1

An average selection, composing 9355 bales, was offered at the wool sales today, of which 8735 were sold at auction, and an additional 144…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Market Ruling Firm. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

An average selection, totalling 8761 sales, was offered at the wool sales today. 7852 bales were sold at auction and an additional 2003 privately…

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Wheat for Egypt New Duty of 2/8 a Bushel

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 32

Referring to the now Egyptian tariff rates, which operated from February 9, the secretary of the Department of Markets (Mr. E. J. Mulvany) said that…

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The Farm Vegetable Garden Importance of Good Drainage

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 24

THE question of drainage should be considered in relation to all classes of soil, but especially in relation to those that are at all heavy…

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Shelter for Stock Trees on the Farm

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 25

TREES provide a vary necessary shelter for stock of all descriptions. To see a mob of cows or sheep cuddled beneath a tree during the…

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Moratorium Act Application by Mortgagee for Farm at Walla

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 8

At the Moratorium Court at Albury on Tuesday, Charles August Lindner, of Walla, applied for leave of the court to take steps for obtaining permission…

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Good Meeting at Lockhart the Fiduciary Issue What the Other Farmers Think

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 11

Mr. Bavin addressed a large and representative meeting in the Lockhart School of Arts on Saturday afternoon. Cr. Hazelwood (president of…

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Settlement of Farmers in Queensland

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 38

Mr. George Groom, of Innisfail (Q.), who is visiting Sydney, stated that the Queensland Government was considering a proposal for the…

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"Fiduciary" Disowned by Farmers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 11

Mr. A. C. Aston (Birrego) apologised to Mr. Bavin for "butting in" on his meeting. He had no association with Mr. Bavin's meeting, but he had…

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Farmer’s Socail Presentation of Trophies Gifts to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lawson

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

There was a very large an lastic gathering at the Farmers and Settlers’ Association annual social, held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening…

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Great Sale of Store Cattle at Wangaratta

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 3

1540 head of store cattle were submitted at wangaratta on Monday, April 20, at a special sale conducted by John McNamara and Co. Pty. Ltd.,…

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Wonderful Terms Store Sheep Sale at Newmarket

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 3

Once again the popularity of John McNamara and Co.'s three months terms store sheep special with both buyers and sellers was very apparent…

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Will Depression Affect Our Wool Quality?

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 1

In the inability of many growers to purchase even flock rams, despite the fact that stud masters have reduced the price of stud…

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Wool Industry's Ills Graziers' Chief Reviews the Position

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 1

"Although the wool market today becoming sounder, nevertheless, even with improved prices, wool growers find that they cannot carry on at a…

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Stock Route Traffic. Travelling Rates Reduced Sheep, 30; CATTLE 25 Per Cent

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 3

The last Gazette containsan amended regulation under the P.P. Act, reducing the rate to be collected for travelling stock and Section 26…

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Wheat for Japan

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 3

Having been in Australia for six months investigating wheat-trade conditions and the flour-milling industry, Mr. K. Itakura, representative of the…

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