Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1934

2,557 stories in Murray's papers · page 33 of 128

Agricultural and Pastoral Notes

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 4

(These Notes are issued every week, by direction of the Honorable the (Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Farmers' Experiment Plots Results. Available in Bulletin Form

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 4

"With the extension of the farmers' experiment plot system that has taken place in recent years, it has become progressively more…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Melbourne Fat Cattle Sales

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

Competition was steady at the sales of fat bullocks at Newmarket on Wednesday. There were 1445 drawn for, or about the same number as…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Wheat Riddle

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

A threat that unless the wheat growing nations can reach an agreement the United States may give up crop control and compete vigorously for outside…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wool Values Easier

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

Values were from 7½ to 25 per cent, lower at the wool sales which were resumed in Sydney on Monday. The selection was average, and comprised…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Narrandera Cattle Sale. Dalgety's Report

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

Messrs Dalgety. and Company Ltd, report having conducted a special cattle sale in the Narrandera Yards, on Tuesday, 8th inst., when 1800…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Commercial Melbourne Fat Sheep Sales

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

Although the offering of fat sheep was lighter at Newmarket on Tuesday, competition was quiet and prices for good and prime wethers and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sheep Sale at Narrandera. the Prices Realised

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

Messrs. Dalgety and Company Ltd., Narrandera, report having conducted their usual monthly auction in the Narrandera Yards, on Friday, May…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tickleless Wool Would Help Industry

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 3

The invention of an unshrinkable wool and a wool that caused no flaking sensation of the skin were two factors that would assist the use of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Germany Best Buyer of Queensland Wool

The Independent · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

Despite the embargo on the importation of wool into Germany, Germans were the principal buyers at the opening of the Brisbane wool…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wool Research and Stud Corriedales for Japan

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced during the week that the Cabinet had decided to make available £1000 for one year as its…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sydney Wool Sales. Lower Prices Prevail. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

The average prices of wool this week reflect the poor selection and the predonderance of crutchings and oddments. For the first three days…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wheat Industry Home Consumption Price May Be Fixed by Goct

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

It is understood that if the world wheat price shows no improvement by the time the budget preparations begin, the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Below Market Rates Price Levels at Sydney Wool Sales Greasy Merino to 23d

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

Compared with the closing Sydney sales at the beginning of March good bulky combing wools more than to 10 per cent, lower, average fleece and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Country Edition The following appeared in our Country Edition of Wednesday. Melbourne Wool Sales

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

Clearing up auction sales of wool will be held in Melbourne, on 5th and 6th June next. Growers who are desirous of having their wools offered…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shot Fired on Farm Alleged Theft of Grain

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

Ivan Kapac, 34 years, former, of North Wangaratta, was charged before Mr. Bond, P.M., in the City Court on Tuesday, with having…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blue Mould in Tobacco Law Requires Destruction of Crop Remains

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

During the past season the most widespread outbreak of blue mould disease of tobacco. In the history of the industry occured, and practically…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

For the Man on the Land Dairying Care of the Milking Hero in Relation to Quality of Product

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

Absolute cleanliness and care at all points are necessary for the ensurance of quality in milk and cream. Following are some important…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

“Shock” Tactics to Stop Sheep and Wool Thefts

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 2

THE Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) informed a deputation from the Graziers’ Association, which waited on him in Sydney, that, in conjunction…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sheep Truckings

The Independent · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 2

One special train was required to haul a consignment of 45 trucks of sheep drawn from Barratta Station and trucked at Deniliquin yards…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →