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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1936

2,201 stories in Murray's papers · page 67 of 111

Special Sheep Sale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 4

New zealond Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. (Inc. in Eng.), Corowa, Melbourne and Branches and Kevin Rourke, of Oaklands, report…

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Australianities WOOL

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 12

We have gold—none too much— But we're thankful for such, As our rocks and our gullies afford; We have copper and tin…

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Tail-lights for Sheep

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 12

Sheep roving the plains of western Queensland may soon carry "tail lights" as a protection against dingoes and blowflies if the ingenious…

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Successful Sheep Sale at Yarrawonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 45

Adamson, Strettle und Co. Pty. Ltd. report having submitted another very attractive yarding of 8370 sheep on Friday, 7th inst., and effected a…

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No More Wheat Grants

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 10

The sensational rise in wheat price is expected to relieve the Government of a repetition of grants totalling £600,000, which were made to the…

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Australian Wheat Standards Safeguard of Export Quality Farmers Reject New Proposal

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 10

A proposal that the Department of Agriculture, to improve the quality of export wheat, should be asked not to grow or sell for seed any variety of…

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Mystery Animal Kills Cattle and Horses

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 28

A mysterious animal has been attacking" cattle and horses at Pampoolah, and numbers of valuable stock have been killed or injured. The…

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Monthly Cattle Sales on Thursday August 20

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

The usual monthly sales of cattle, pigs and horses, will be held in the Municipal yards on Thursday August 20. The following agents invite entries…

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Sheep Classing Characters Desirable in a Flock

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 4

However small the flock, periodical classing should be a feature of its management if it is to give maximum returns. The following desirable…

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10,000 High-class Sheep Sale. at Mierridong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 45

Owing to the sale of Mirridony, Cudal, the high-class sheep on that property totalling, about 10,000 head, will be offered by auction on the…

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Wool Substitute in Japan Energetic Development

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 15

The Ministry for Commerce and Industry in Japan is calling for a conference of representatives of all industrialists interested in the…

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Wheat Market Another Rise After Fall Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 2

After a substantial loss in values yesterday, the Sydney wheat market received an impetus from brighter cables from the London market this…

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London Wool Market Yorkshire Purchases London, July 9

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 15

Prices of both wool and tops are declared to be on a reasonable level, which has already induced the placing of fresh orders, and more are expected…

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World Wheat Supply Serious Shortage Unlikely New York, Aug. 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 10

The Washington correspondent of the New York Times" says that the chief of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics (Mr. A. Black) has…

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A Much Travelled Horse Sheep Has Twins Nearly Every Year "Greendale," Combara

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 21

Dear Uncle,—This is my second letter to the Page. We have been having quite a lot of rain in these parts, which has made the grass grow…

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Increased Profits Farmers and Graziers' Co

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 18

A net profit of £46,402 was disclosed in the report of the Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Grain and Insurance Agency Co. Ltd., covering the…

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Judging Dairy Cows Temperament and Type

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 29

A feature of the Melbourne Royal and some provincial agricultural shows in recent years has been the great interest taken in the judging…

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Dairying at Wagga Slight Reduction in Output

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 46

An interesting position has 'been revealed by the manager of the Wagga Butter Factory. For the six months ended June 30 the output of butter…

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Dairying the Contamination of Milk

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 25

Although such a valuable food, milk represents some dangers unless care is taken. It is an excellent medium for the growth of bacteria, providing…

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Agricultural Rotation of Vegetable Crops As a Factor in Disease and Pest Control

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 24

Discussing in the "Agricultural Gazette" the possibilities of vegetable production in inland districts, a departmental instructor emphasiscs the…

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