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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

3,066 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 154

A Point in Farm Planning Grouping of Buildings

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 24

It is not always possible to lay out the farm on lines which will last for all time, but if a definite plan is made in the first place it will usually be…

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Aid to Necessitous Farmers New South Wales Scheme

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 19

Mr. J. M. Hazelton, an executive member of the Wheat Growers' Union, stated that the £25,000 grant which the Government…

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Oaklands Crop Competition Won by Messrs. Patey and Gugger

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 37

Mr. T. P. Taylor (judge), in his report on the Oaklands growing crop competition, stated:— Thirteen entries were judged in the…

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The Distressed Farmer Problem. Discussed at Narandera P.P. Board Meeting. A Recommendation to the Government

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

At this month's meeting of the Narandera P.P. Board, the matter of settlers abandoning their properties in the central north of that district…

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Helping the Farmer Expert Advice on Various Subjects Laying Down Permanent Pasture Thorough Preparation of Land Necessary

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

The attention of those contemplating laying down permanent pastures during the coming autumn, particularly in coastal and tableland districts, is…

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America Gripped by Serious Drought Big Area Affected Crops Ruined New York. January 20

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 5

The New York “Herald-Tribune’s” Washington correspondent says that a drought, similar to that of 1934-36, which rend[?]red b[?]ren a large…

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Aid for Farmers in South-west

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 2

Immediate assistance through the Social Services Department to necessitous wheat-farmers in the south-western district, pending the grant of…

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Wool Report Sale Held 17th JANUARY, 1938

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 3

After the holiday recess sales were resumed in Melbourne today, when we submitted a catalogue of 2,000 bales. The selection was…

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Farmer Crushed to Death by Roller BENDlGO

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 2

Dennis Moriatry, 55, a farmer, of Leitchville, was killed to-day when he was crushed beneath a roller which was being drawn by two horses. He…

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Reasons for Wool Price Falls Analysed Lack of U.S. and Japanese Support Other Important Factors, Too Review by Sir Dalziel Kelly MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 1

The continued absence of United States and Japanese support from the Australian wool market was no doubt a contributing factor to the fall in wool prices during October and November of the present selling season, said Sir. Dalziel Kelly, chairman of the Australian Woolgrowers’ Council,…

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Farmer Hurt In Collision

Border Morning Mail · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 4

John Strawbridge, 42, farmer, Mate street, North Albury, [?] driving a horse and dray in David street early on Saturday when the vehicle collided…

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Melbourne Wool Auctions

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 3

The Melbourne Woolbrokers report that the average price realised for greasy wool sold in Melbourne during the week ended 22nd January, 1938…

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Sheep Stealing at Walwa Alleged in Charge

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 2

A man was arrested at Walwa yesterday afternoon by Constable McCarthy and Plain-Clothes Constable Miller (Benalla), and charged with allegedly…

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More Work on Sheep Blowfly Many Baits Tested

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 3

Results of Portion of a comprehensive investigation of the sheep blowfly problem are described in a bulletin issued by the Council for Scientific and…

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Wool Values Down in Sydney Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 1

Wool prices were considerably lower at to-day’s sales compared with the closing rates of the previous sales at Sydney. The market for average to…

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The Wool Market. Prices Drop Further. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 2

Rates at the wool sales were considerably lower at to-day's sales, compared with the dosing rates of previous sales. The market for average…

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Wool Research “Must Be Practical” Criticism of Work in England

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 3

[?]E International Secretariat in London, representing woolgrowers of [?]tralia, New Zealand, and South [?]ca, has at its disposal huge funds…

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Big English Milling Interests Just Wait No Interest in Our Wheat. Position Remains Obscure. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 2

“In the absence of any activity and competition, big milling interests in England are resting content in the fact that Australian wheat will ultimately…

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Empire Farmers Governor to Open Conference. Britain and All Dominions Represented

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 3

The conference of Empire primary producers, to be held in Sydney in March and April, will be opened by the Governor, Lord Wakehurst, on…

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London Wool Sales

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 4

Dalgety and Company Ltd., Albury, have received the following cable from their London office, regarding [?] sales held there:—…

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