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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1936

2,201 stories in Murray's papers · page 59 of 111

Farm Drainage a Sometimes Unrecognised Need

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 4

It is sometimes thought by farmers that unless stagnant water lies on the surface of the land or the area is lowlying and swampy the soil is not in…

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Claim for Damages Following Fire in Crop Settlement Agreed Upon

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 5

A claim for damages for alleged negligence, involving the sum of £17519, came before His Honour Judge Coyle, at the District Court at…

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Closer Settlement Support From Primary Producers' Union Best Farming Methods Desirable Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 5

Mr. M. P. Dunlop, M.L.C., President of the Primary Producers' Union, commenting on the urgent need of Government action to…

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Wool Carting Begins

The Independent · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 4

The first consignment of wool for the new season has passed through to Melbourne, road transport being used. The load contained 30 bales,…

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Yellows in Sheep Important Discoveries

The Independent · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 1

The disease of sheep commonly known as Yellows" and more cor[?] termed Toxaemic or Haemolytic Jaundice has been the cause…

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Saturday Half Holiday Opposed by Farmers and Settlers

The Independent · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Deniliquin Farmers and Settler' Association on Friday decided that it viewed with concern the…

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Farmers and Settlers Mr. J. Powles President. Appeal for Support

The Independent · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 3

Mr. Jeff Powles was unanimously re-elected president of the Deniliquin branch of the Farmers and Settler's Association at the…

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Sheep Killers

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

Some sheep owners in the Corown district had a further unpleasant experience on Sunday last, when two town dogs visited several properties…

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Postage on “Pastoral Times”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 1

The postage required for this issue is: To Australia and New Zealand. Id. To united Kingdom via France .. Id. To United Kingdom via All-Sea…

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Sheep Blowfly Some Aspects of the Problem

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 4

An interesting summary of the findings to date in relation to the sheep blowfly problem was given by Dr. I. M. Mackerras of the Council for Scientific…

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Wool Export Procedure to Be Followed

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 3

The wool tax imposed by the Commonwealth Parliament during the last session, provides for tax to be payable on all wool grown in…

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Wool Levy Fixed New Board’s Decision

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 1

Woolgrowers will pay a levy of sixpence a bale, threepence a fadge, or butt, and one penny a bag this season for research and publicity. This…

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Turning Back the Files... 10 Years Ago: (From the “Pastoral Times,” July 6, 1926)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

FARRIER’S BUSINESS, — Mr. Len Oliver has purchased Mr. C. King’s farrier’s business in Napier street. LAND REVENUE.—The land revenue…

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State Legislation Mr. Lawson Addresses Farmers

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

An interesting talk on recent State legislation was given by Mr. J. A. Lawson M.L.A., at the annual meeting of the Deniliquin…

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Relief to Wheat Growers Advice From Rural Bank

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 1

The commissioners of the Rural Bank of New South Wales urge all wheat growers who are desirous of participating in the relief being…

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Corowa P.p. Board. Horse Dip at Sloane Siding. Sheep Deaths From Liver Fluke

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Directors of the Corowa Pastures Protection Board, the principal items of business were a report from the…

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Sheep on Small Holdings Room for Expansion Director's Recommendation

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 1

The statement of the Minister for Agriculture that 20,000 sheep-raisers have flocks of 1000 indicates the important place of the…

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Pastoral Control of Lice in Sheep Precautions During Shearing

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 24

Lice ore detrimental to sheep in several ways. The intense irritation set up by the parasite causes the sheep, to rub itself against logs and…

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Special Sheep Sale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

New Zealand Loan and Mereantile Agency Co. Ltd. Corowa, report holding a special sheep sale at the Municipal saleyards, Corowa on…

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Deniliquin Sheep Sales

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 4

At Deniliquin on Friday, July: 31, Messrs. Pearson, Rowe, Smith and Co. will conduct a special sale of Riverina bred sheep. The yarding of 6000 will…

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