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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1933

1,999 stories in Murray's papers · page 61 of 100

Lime-water for Calves Easily Made on the Farm

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 25

BESIDES being a necessary mineral constituent for all classes of animals, lime acts also in correcting acidity in the stomach. It also renders…

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Pasture Improvement Saving by Use of Farm grown Seed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 24

IN carrying out the work entailed by pasture improvement, pointed out the Assistant Agrostologist of the Department of Agriculture in a recent…

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Bacon-curing on the Farm a Useful Pamphlet

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 25

THE curing of bacon should be conducted in a somewhat moist atmosphere with a regular temperature of from 40 to 45 deg. Fahr., and for…

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Relief Act Farmers' Position Not Weakened

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 7

Referring to the judgment given in the Bankruptcy Court last week, the Assistant-Treasurer, Mr. Spooner, said the position of farmers was not…

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Vermin in Sheep Serious Position in Riverina

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 12 August 1933 · page 1

Mr. A. L. Rose, southern districts' veterinary officer of the Department of Agriculture, in a report issued on Tuesday, said widespread infestation of…

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The Wool Clip Record Production Dalgety's Review

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 12 August 1933 · page 3

In their annual wool review, mage available this week, Dalgety and Co. Ltd., say that a decade ago the wool growers were enjoying wonderfully…

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Wool Rise Helps Few Growers But It Has Restored Hope to the Industry

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 12 August 1933 · page 1

The upward move in wool values at the close of last season was more useful in restoring hope to the industry than in actually benefiting the bulk…

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"I Am on Strike" Says Shire Secretary Will Not Administer Farm Laborer Scheme

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 12 August 1933 · page 3

When the Swan Hill Shire Secretary (Mr. F. B. Womersley) reported on the Employment Council's farm labour scheme administered locally by him, he…

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Mathoura News (From our Correspondent) Thursday Crops, Grass, Wool

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 4

Crops and grass are showing the effects of the dry spell. Many of the smaller sheds will out this week. Motor transports are picking up wool…

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A Commonwealth Wheat Pool

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 2

At the F. and S. Conference in Sydney last week a motion was carried (with only eight dissentients) strongly urging the formation of the above…

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Zebu Cattle Consignment for Queens- Land

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 2

Much interest has been displayed in the arrival of 19 Zebu cattle—8 bulls, 8 cows and 3 calves—which have been brought from Texas on behalf of four…

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Wool Industry Country Party's Policy

The Independent · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 1

An official statement was issued on behalf of the Australian Country Party this week outlining its political policy in regard to the wool industry…

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Improving Cattle Herds Ministry to Advance $20,000

The Independent · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 2

The N.S.W. Ministry has decided, to provide £20,000 for advances to dairy farmers and beef cattle breeders, to enable, them to buy pure bred…

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F. and S. Association Stabilising Price of Wheat

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 3

The annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association carried, with only eight dissentients, the following motion:--…

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Sheep Stealing at Seymour. Graziers as Armed Patrols. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 2

So prevalent has sheep stealing become in the Seymour and Tallarook districts, that graziers are stated to have instituted armed night patrols to…

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Farmers and Settlers Financing Next Election. SYDNEY, Tuesday Afternoon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 2

When the Farmers and Settlers' Conference resumed to-day delegates debated arrangements for financing the United Country Party, for fighting…

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Farmers' Federal Policy. Mr. Lyons's Comment. Country Party Invited to State Position. Canberra

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 3

"Has the United Country Party definitely decided that it will not enter into any pact or arrangement with the Government? I invite the Country…

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Trees on the Farm Homestead Shelter Belts

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 4

Shelter belts about the homestead serve a dual purpose. They increase the comfort of the dwelling, making it a much more pleasant place to live in,…

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Wheat Advance Court Decides Excel Be Repaid

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1933 · page 4

Victorian growers who [?] 1920-30 harvest through [?] conducted by the Victorian [?] growers’ Corporation in that year…

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Lice in Sheep. Widespread Infestation Reported.(a. L. Rcsc. B.V.Sc., Southern District Veterinary Officer.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1933 · page 4

The position in reference- to the sheep louse appears to be most unsatisfactory their year in almost nil districts of Southern N.S.W.,…

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