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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1935

3,405 stories in Murray's papers · page 52 of 171

More Cattle Sold Holbrook Purchases Top Price 540 Guineas SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 April 1935 · page 4

An imported Hereford bull was [?] chased by W. McIllwaith, of [?] for 540 guineas at the [?] at the showground today…

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Turning Back the Files... 10 Years Ago: (From the “Pastoral Times,” April 18 1925)

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 18 April 1935 · page 1

SOLDIERS’ GYMKHANA—A profit of about £150 was made on the soldiers’ gymkhana. PRESENTATION:— Constable F. A…

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Royal Show More Awards Made Wheat Growers Have Their Day SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 April 1935 · page 4

Despite an early threat of rain the attendance at the opening day of the Royal Show was not affected. The grounds were througed…

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How to Make Whitewash Many Uses on the Farm

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 18 April 1935 · page 2

Obtain, if possible, large pieces of fresh, lump lime, place them in a very large bucket or other suitable container, and into this pour hot water…

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Fat Cattle Prices

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 4

It is stated by Upper Murray catle-breeders who are principal suppliers of the Melbourne market that present prices for fat cattle do not…

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The Southdown Sheep

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 25

Without doubt the Southdown is the oldest of the Down breeds of sheep in the United Kingdom, for it has existed on the South Downs from…

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Potatoes for Sheep

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 24

Potatoes may be used on the basis of 1 lb. being equal to 2 lb. of swedes or mangolds, which would be year, to 2 lb. to each stone live weight where…

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Mastitis in Dairy Cattle Federal Grant of £5000

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 31

In response to representations by the by the Australian Dairy Cattle Research. Association, the Commonwealth Government has decided to grant…

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Guernseys for Butter-fat

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 25

The true value of a consistently high-testing breed such as the Guernsey sey is given its fullest significance when the intending dairyman ponders…

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Geelong Wool Sales

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 45

Dalgety and Company Ltd., Albury, are in receipt of the following telegram from their Geelong office in reference to wool sales in that centre:…

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Melbourne Wool Auctions

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 4

The average price realised for greasy wool gold during the week ended April 13 was 9.94d. per lb or £l2 £12 28 per bale on an average weight of…

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1000 Cattle to Be Boiled Down

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 4

Because of a shortage of feed at its form the Metropolitan Board of Works in victoria has decided to sell 1000 more cattle for boiling down…

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1000 Cattle to Be Boiler Down

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 9

Because of a shortage of feed at its farm the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (Vic.) has decided to sell 1000 more cattle for boiling…

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Unpayable Wheat Prices Purchase System Criticised

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 6

A LOT of publicity has recently been growing suitable kinds of wheat for milling purposes, but up to date…

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Royal Easter Show Record Entries Riverina Cattle Successes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 7

The Royal Easter Show of 1935 opened at Sydney on Monday, and once again the wealth of the State is on display. The record number of…

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Helping the Farmer Expert Advice on Various Subjects N.S.W. Wheat to Improve Its Flour Strength

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 1

The best variety of wheat to sow is a question at present exercising the minds of most growers, and on the sound choice of varieties depends the…

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Melbourne Wool Sales. Last Week's Averages

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 2

The average price realised for greasy wool sold during the week-ended 13th April, was 9.94d. per lb., or £12/2/8 per bale, on an average…

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Feeding of Pigs Value of Skim and Butter Milk

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 25

In supplementary value, skim and butter milk excel any other single feed for pigs. They are especially recommended for pigs just weaned, as…

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Continental Butter. Mr. Thorby to Visit Denmark, LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 2

Mr. Thorby will leave for Denmark to-morrow, to investigate farming conditions and marketing organisations. He will return at the end of the…

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Control of Worms in Sheep Benefit of Supplementary reeding

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 24

The District Veterinary Officer for the North of the Department of Agriculture reports that heavy infestation with internal parasites is being…

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