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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1937

1,874 stories in Murray's papers · page 35 of 94

Australia's Wool Clip— £62,000,000

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 4

It has been estimate that the value of Australia's wool clip for the year ending June 30 next will be in excess of £62,000,000. It is expected that the…

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Germination of Wheat Effect of Rains at Harvest

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 16

An interesting germination test has been carried out by Mr. A. Pearson, district agricultural instructor, at West Wyalong. He secured six…

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Wheat Production Commonwealth Figures Over 150,000,000 Bushels

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 11

A higher yield than was expected in some parts of Western Australia and Tasmania has resulted in an increase of approximately 1,000,000…

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Turning Back the Files . . . 10 Years Ago: (From the “Pastoral Times,” May 13, 1927)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 2

TATTERSALL’S HOTEL.—The motion approving of the sale of Tattersall’s Hotel freehold for £6000. to Mr. Lindsay Field, Which was adopted by…

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The Wool Clip. Estimate of Sixty Millions. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 1

Addressing the annual meeting of shareholders of Younghusband Ltd., the general, manager, Mr. W. G. Berrill, said that the final returns for…

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Milawa Dairy Company

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 32

For the year the Milawa Dairy Co. paid £56,497 to suppliers for butterfat, which, with deferred payments, will average 13.33d. per lb. The net…

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Arsenic on the Farm Careless Handling Dangers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 31

During the last, five years over 20 per cent. of the samples submitted to the agricultural chemist for the determination of the probable cause of…

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Dairying Cleaning of Dairy Utensils The Process Involved

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 25

As the great majority of the defects of milk and, dairy produce are due to dirt, it would be difficult to over emphasise the need for thoroughness in…

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The Farm Home Silverfish Measures for Control

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 25

Silverfish may cause serious damage to the surfaces of photographs, book covers, wall papers, starched clothing, linen and other materials. They shun…

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News of the WORLD—(Continued) Farms at the Bottom of the Sea a Seaweed Diet Will Keep Your Hair on

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 27

Seaweed isn't just a sea weed any longer. It's a potential food-stuff, a tobacco, a hair-restorer— and it's money…

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Good Rains in Riverina Sowing Now Begins Farmers Heartened

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 6

Rain, which has been urgently needed owing to the dry spell since the beginning of the year, fell throughout the wheat belts of Riverina, Victoria and…

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Winter Schools for Farmers At Hawkesbury Agricultural College

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 24

It is proposed to hold the usual winter schools at Hawkesbury Agricultural College from 22nd June to 9th July. The duration of the courses of…

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A Shocking Tragedy Death of District Farmer

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 2

A tragedy occurred early on Tuesday morning on Mr. J. Klemke's property, "Hillview," Ryan, when Mr. John Frederick Charles Damschke was found…

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Special Sheep Sale

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 22 May 1937 · page 1

Mr. Robert Bradshaw announces in the advertising colums that he wal conduct his opening Special Sheep Sale at Wakool on Wednesday, 2nd [?]ore,…

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Wool Report

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 22 May 1937 · page 4

The Australian Mercantile, Land and Finance Coy. Melbourne submit the following report:— Apart from the clearing sales to be…

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Wheat Yield Increase

The Independent · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 1

The incrased yields of wheat this year, combined with the higher prices have sent the total quantity of wheat sent by rail higher than ever. From…

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Wheat Up Again Holders Remain Firm

The Independent · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 1

A further improvement in wheat quotations has taken place in all the markers abroad, and the movement is reflected in Melbourne. Friday's…

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First Class Sheep Raising Property for Sale

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 1

Under instructions from the Trustees Executors and Agency Co and Mr. P F. O‘Collins in the estate of the late Mr. E.F. Sirrett the N.Z.L. and M.A…

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Worms in Sheep Importance of Good Feeding

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 3

Discussing at a recent farmers’ gathering the subject of worm infestation in sheep, Dr. I. Clunies Ross emphasised that a well nourished sheep would throw…

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Pastoral Workers' Union. Call a Shearers' Strike. SYDNEY. Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 2

The Pastoral Workers' Union which claims to have a thousand members, has called a strike at shearing sheds on June 15th, in order to…

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