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Farming & the land, 1934

2,557 stories in Murray's papers · page 57 of 128

[?]Rning Back the Files... [?] Years Ago; (From the “Pastoral Times,” August 9, 1924)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 3

[?]VERSARY.— The Rev. H. W. [?] conducted the Methodist Church [?] services. [?]L.O.O.F.— At the 12th annual…

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Cold Snap at Moree. Two Thousand Sheep Perish. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

During a recent cold snap in the Northern part of the State 2000 sheep perished neat Moree…

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Wheat Industry Unsatisfactory Action by Government Home Consumption Price Wanted

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

The policy for the wheat industry adopted by the Government amounts to a guarantee of 2/10 per bushel at country sidings or 3/6 at ship’s side, says…

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Drugs for Worms in Sheep Administration in Drinking Water or Lick Not Recommended

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 4

Inquiries are frequently made by pastoralists as to the possibilities of treating sheep for worms by administering drugs in the drinking water…

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The Price of Wheat. Cost of Bread May Rise. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

A new record price for the season was realised for wheat to-day. The quotations were 3s at country sidings, 3s 8 1/2d for silo lots in Sydney, and…

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Price of Wheat New Season’s Record 3/-at Country Sidings SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 1

A new record wheat price for the season was realised to-day when quotations at country sidings rose a penny halfpenny to 3/ a bushel…

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Overseas News Grain Boom in U.S.A. Wheat Prices Soaring. CHICAGO

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

Eager traders to-day turned the Board of Trade grain pit into turmoil, as grain prices soared to new seasonal high levels. Wheat rose to…

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Wool Men to Meet Will Discuss Trade Adverse World Position MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

A conference of the Australian Woolgrowers’ Council and the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers has been…

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Wheat Prices Stil Rising New Record for Season 3 at Country Sidings Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

A new record wheat price price for the season was realised to-day when quotations at country sidings rose one penny-half-penny to 3 per…

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Dairy Inspector's Report

The Independent · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

In his report on the dairying conditions in the south-western slopes and Riverina for July, the senior dairy instructor (Mr. I. W. Scott)…

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O. & M. Dairy Coy. Activities

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

It is doubtful if it is realised just what en advantage to the district the Ovens and Murray Dairy Company is It has had the, effect of keeping…

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Farmers and Settlers Motions for Coming Conference

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 1

No fewer than 322 motions are included in the business paper of the 41st annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association which opens…

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Losses Amongst Sheep

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 2

As the result of cold weather in Moree district many thousands of sheep have died. One owner lost about 2000. Most of the losses have…

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Points in Wool Classic

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 4

In Wool classing as [?] convenience [?] important [?] table should [?]…

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Albury’s Big Wool Cheque

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 3

Wool to the value of £1,192,624 was sold by the Albury wool brokers for the season 1933-34. The weight of the offerings was…

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Wheat Agreement Argentina Over Quota Excess of 32 Millions London, August 7

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 1

At the end of the first year of the wheat agreement, July 31, the final figures showed that the Argentine was 32,365,144 bushels in excess of…

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Farmers’ Relief Upper House Debate Important Amendments SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 2

The right of stock mortgagees to have preference of [?] from the receipts of a farmer to whom a stay order has been…

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Items of News Farmer Allegedly Shot At

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 2

At the Lockhart police court yesterday Daniel Alexander Eraser MacKenzie, 36, was remanded for eight [?]ays on a charge of having allegedly…

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3/10 in Melbourne Farmers Gain Million Pounds Rise of 1/- IN 3 Weeks Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 1

Wheat was quoted at 3/10 in Melbourne to-day, the highest price, since August, 1930. About three weeks ago the price of wheat was only [?]/10,…

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For Unemployed Small Farm Colony Economist’s Proposal Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 1

The establishment of a colony of small self-supporting farms was suggested by Professor L. F. Giblin, of the University of Melbourne, to-day as…

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