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Farming & the land, 1936

2,201 stories in Murray's papers · page 79 of 111

South African Wool Sales Japan Buys Heavily

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 31

The presence of three Japanese buyers of the first wool sale of the season in South Africa gave the market a splendid impetus. At the…

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Wheat Rises 1d. Sales at 4/11¾ a Bushel

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 47

Reflecting the firmer markets oversea, prices of wheat in Melbourne have risen 1d. a bushel. A substantial business has been clone in supplies…

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Japan Buys Largely at South African Wool Sales Capetown, September 16

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 5

Japan was openly the principal buyer for combing wool at the second series of wool sales, which opened to day. Japan is reported to have…

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Sheep Auction at Hay. A.M.L. and F. Co. Offer 22,000 Average Price Realised 19/7

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 2

On Tuesday the A.M.L. and F. Co. Ltd. submitted a fine offering of off-shears sheep totalling 22,000 at Hay. The sheep were July and August…

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Fine Weather Favors Henty's Show. Wonderful Display of Bureaux District Exhibits Record Entries in Draught Horse Sections Keen Competition in Horses and Sheep

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 1

It is some years since Henty has been favored with fine weather for both days of its Annual Show; and although on Wednesday a keen wind was blowing, and winter clothing was appreciated, the sunshine was bright and cheering, and all those with work to do went about their duties in great heart. The…

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Breach of Farmers' Relief Act

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 11

At the Griffith Police Court, before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M., a farmer was proceeded against under the Farmers' Relief Act for not accounting to the…

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Miscellaneous Farm Woodwork

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 25

All timber is liable to be attacked by insects and fungi, leading to its decays. But this need not alarm anybody, or induce them to avoid the use…

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Dairying Subdivision of Paddocks Essential for Effective Utilisation of Pastures

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 25

Controlled grazing is essential if the best use is to be made of pastures. Discussing at the recent State conference of the Agricultural Bureau the…

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Wool Thefts

The Independent · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 1

As a means of ascertaining buyers of wool and tracing stolen wool, the Graziers Associations have decided to suggest that an buyers, local and…

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Disease in Sheep Riverina Grazier's Heavy Loss

The Independent · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 1

In parts of Riverina, especially on the Murrumbidgee, sheep owners have been caused considerable anxiety owing to the occurrence of entero-…

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Wool Stealing Charge Dependant Convicted

The Independent · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 3

Before Mr. Collins, P.M., at the police court on Thursday, the charge against George Wilson (alias Whiteoak) of stealing bales of wool valued…

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London Wool Sales Rates Hold Firm in London

The Independent · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 2

Wool rates were fully maintained at the continuation of sales. A better selection commanded strong competition, especially from the home…

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Farm Engineering Material for Concrete. How to Estimate the Quantities Required

The Independent · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 4

The question is often asked as to how much cement, sand, and metal will be required for the concrete for a particular job. The table given…

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Municipal Sheep Dip

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 1

The Municipal Council draws the attention of sheep men to the fact that the council has established an up-to-date sheep dip in conjunction with its…

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Review of Wheat Crop Conditions Heavy Rains Affect Riverina

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 2

THROUGHOUT August and early September generally favorable seasonable conditions were experienced over the greater part of the…

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Lambs and Sheep for Export

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 1

A special train of fat lambs and sheep —73 trucks—worth nearly £10,000, left Deniliquin on Saturday consigned to Thos. Borthwick and Sons’ freezing…

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Corriedale Sheep Remarkable Rise in Favour

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 1

It has coat the Corriedale brooder, many yearn of patient endeavour to evolve the particular type of sheep so popular with graziers to-day. But…

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Wagga Special Cattle Sale. 11th September, 1936

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 2

The effects of the big influx of northern cattle to southern markets and the disappointing growth of grass particularly in the eastern districts…

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World’s Wheat International Situation Reviewed

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 2

In his second monthly summary of the wheat situation an Australia, the commonwealth Statistician (Dr Ronald Wilson) states that the decreased wheat…

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Woolpacks Stolen Bold Thieves at Wool Store

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 2

Bold thieves broke into a loading dock of Schute, Bell’s wool store m Harrison street, Pyrmont, on Wednesday, and removed 4200 lb of woolpacks…

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