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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

3,066 stories in Murray's papers · page 50 of 154

Helping the Farmer Expert Advice on Various Subjects Pastoral Fat Lamb Raising the Question of Fleshing

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 3

The necessity for (1) quality in the breeding stock of whatever breeds were selected as the result of climatic conditions or personal preference, and…

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Wagga Pastures Sheep in Low Condition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 16

In his report to the last meeting of the Wagga Pastures Protection Board the stock inspector (Mr. T. K. Ryan) stated…

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Australian Wheat Large Exports to Britain

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 26

Although Russia, Greece, Spain arid Portugal provided an outlet for a number of cargoes of Australian wheat this season, Great Britain has been a…

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London Wool Sales LONDON--May 11

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

A good selection was offered in the wool sales to-day, and met with in broadening demand, especially for Australian merinos, which were…

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Brazil May Buy Wool Here Sydney. Thursday

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 4

A statement issued by the Brazilian Consulate to-day suggests that Brazil is likely to become a big purchaser of Australian wool. Brazil, it is pointed…

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American Wheat Fears of Dumping London. May 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 14

Mr. George Walker, of Sydney, in a cabled letter to the "Times," states that if the Anglo-American trade agreement reduces or abolishes the 2/…

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London Wool Sales. Market Opens Firm. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 1

A large attendance of buyers marked the opening of the wool sales. Prices were fully firm, compared with the last series. Crossbreds…

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The Wool-growing Industry Carry-over and Supplies

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 4

Sales of wool in Australia to date total more than 2,400,000 bales, or about 85 per cent, of the quantity-estimated to be available for the…

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Sweating on Dairy Farms Shire Councillor's Statements

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 11

Recently Judge Drake-Brockman stated that conditions of labor in the clothing trade in Victoria were deplorable. Subsequently at a meeting of…

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About Gardening the Moon Plays Its Part Cornwall Farmer Grows Amazing Crops

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 1

George Henry Muller, Cornwall farmer, is amazing neighbours with his agricultural feats. Muller has grown seven-eared…

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Turning Back the Files . . . 10 Years Ago : (From the “Pastoral Times” April 20, 1928)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 2

DEATH, — Mrs. Lyons, of Woodpark, Moama (mother of Mr. G T. Lyons) died this week. PICNIC RACES. — Winners at the…

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Brazil Wants Wool May Become Heavy Purchaser SYDNEY--Thursday

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

According to a statement issued by the Brazilian Consulate to day, Brazil is likely to become a heavy purchaser of Australian wool. It was…

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Wool and Skin Thieves. Action in Victoria. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 1

In an attempt to end the prevalence of sheepskin and wool stealing that has swept over Victoria in the last two years, the Graziers'…

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Ownership of Wheat Nine Bags Unclaimed Interesting Case at Corowa

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 30

The adjourned case, in which James Francis PowelL was charged at Corowa Court of Petty Sessions, with having on December, 23, 1937, on the…

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Destruction of Wool Aftermath of Fire £10,557 in Dispute

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 16

According to a decision given in the Full Court of the Supreme Court this week, it may be necessary to apply for leave to appeal to the Judicial…

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Wool-buyer Cannot Drive Car for Three Years Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 6

A prominent Sydney wool-buyer. Alexander James Shiels, 47, pleaded guilty at the Central police court today to a charge of driving a car in…

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Wool for South America. Report from Brazil. New York

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 2

A statement issued by the Brazilian Consulate to-day, suggests that Brazil is likely to become a big purchaser of Australian wool. Brazil…

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Sheep and Lambs Foe Britain Questions in House of Commons London, May 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 7

The British Minister of Agriculture (Mr. W. S. Morrison) speaking in the House of Commons, admitted that prices for fat sheep and lambs were…

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Australia's Wool Cheque Season's Estimate £50,000,000 Fall of £16,000,000

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 29

The Australian wool cheque for the 1937-38 season is estimated at about £50,000,000, compared with about, £66,000,000 last season, and £54,000…

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Coal and Petrol From Crops Possibility of Future

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 37

Chemists will be able to convert farm crops into substitutes for coal, petroleum, and natural gas before these resources are exhausted…

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