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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1934

2,557 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 128

Wheat Bounty on Area Sown for Grain

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 1

MR E. C. ROBB [?] secretary of Blighty Farmers and Settlers’ association advises us that he has received a letter from the Rural…

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Feeding of Sheep in Drought Is a Bulky Ration Necessary?

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 4

In spite of the fact that it is generally held that a sheep must have bulk to accommodate its large digestive organs, it is interesting to…

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The Wool Clip Value to Australia Commonwealth Bank Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 4

In its half-yearly report, which the Commonwealth Bank Board issued last week, it is stated that the marked improvement in the price…

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Fat Sheep Sales

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 5

At Newmarket sales on, Tuesday exporters competed more freely for pens of fat [?] and sent prices [?] higher. The total yarding of fat…

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Helping the Farmer Expert Advice on Various Subjects Grade Your Seed Wheat for a Clean and Uniform Crop

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 1

It is very important in the sowing of wheat that only graded seed be used. Grading not only removes wild oats and other foreign seeds, but also…

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The Wheat Bounty

The Independent · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 2

Mr. E. G. Robb, secretary, Blighty Farmers and Settlers' Association, has received a letter from the Rural Industries Branch in connection with…

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The Wheat Commission

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 4

The Royal Commission appointed by the Federal Government to inquire into the wheat-growing industry in its various phases is now sitting in…

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Farmers' Relief Act Question of Disposal of Wheat Bounty

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 1

As the wheat bounty will not be paid to individual farmers all wheat bounty payments due to farmers operating under stay orders will be paid into…

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Balranald Wool Thefts

The Independent · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 3

Before Hay Quarter Sessions last week, Percy Charles Johnson was acquitted on charges of stealing 6001b. of wool and five wool-packs, the…

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Sheep Stealing in Upper Murray

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 1

Addressing, the institute of Stock Inspectors of New South Wales on Tuesday. Dr. I. Clun[?]es Ross, of the Council of Scientific and Industrial…

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Cost of Wheat Production

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 2

At a Meeting of district farmers at Culcairn to consider the evidence to be placed before the Wheat Commission, Mr. J. Hurley said there was…

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450 Sheep Die Through Eating Plant

The Independent · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 2

The deaths of 450 sheep belonging to Messrs Heffernan Bros., of Junee, have been investigated by Mr. A. L. Rose, southern veterinary officer…

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Cattle Breeders Hold Conference in Sydney. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 2

A conference of beef cattle producers, expressed the opinion that the maintenance and expansion of the Australian beef cattle industry…

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Japanese Buying Sheep. Three Thousand Corriedales. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 1

Another purchase of Corriedale flock sheep, designed for breeding purposes in Korea, was made by Japanese buyers from Quabathoo Station…

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Germany and Wool. Stocks Heavy. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 2

The Imperial Economic Committee's wool report states that in view of Germany's stocks being heavier than in 1932, the prohibition of wool imports…

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Wheat Commission CULCAIRN D.C. Committee Further Evidence

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 3

A meeting of the committee appointed at the recent public meeting at Culcairn to prepare evidence to be submitted at the Wheat Commission…

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Wheat Growing an Important Point Sow Only Suitable Varieties

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 1

Unless experimenting, the wheat-grower should sow only varieties which have proved the best yielders in his district…

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The Wheat Industry. Its Value to Australia. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 2

Mr. A. S. Rodgers, a former Federal Minister, giving evidence before the Wheat Commission, in Melbourne, said that the Wheat industry…

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Peasant Girl's Reward for Betraying Her Father. Who Earns Death Penalty for Stealing Wheat Moscow

The Independent · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 3

A twelve-year-old peasant girl has been awarded a pension of £14 sterling per month, also a free education in the best school, as the reward for…

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Farmers Burning Off. Liable for Damage to Neighbours. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 1

The Full Court has determined that a fanner, whose burning off operations damaged the property of another land-holder was liable to pay…

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