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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

2,461 stories in Murray's papers · page 42 of 124

Wheat Area Saturated Crops Tend to Rankness Fine Weather Wanted Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 1

The crop report for April issued today by the Department of Agriculture, states that the whole of the wheat area has received saturation through…

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The Wheat Market Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

Following improvement in wheat markets overseas prices in the Sydney market firmed slightly to-day. Buyers quoted bulk parcels at 2/6 (Sydney…

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Overseas Wheat Markets London, May 9

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

On the wheat cargo market Canadian and La Platas were threepence down, Australians unchanged, prices being maintained with great difficulty…

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In the South West Wheat Areas

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

The Commissioners of the Rural Bank of New South Wales announce that as a result of a recent variation of Government policy…

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Loss of Sheep After Dipping Owner Awarded Damages

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

A case of considerable interest to sheep-breeders ended after a hearing lasting 12 days, when a jury in the Christchurch (N.Z.) Supreme…

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London Wool Sales London, May 9

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

The woof sales were continued today with offerings totalling 8351 bales, of which 7409 were sold. The selection was fairly good, and met with further…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes Tree-planting Time Preparation of the Ground

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

It is again seasonable to remind farmers that the time for tree planting is at hand, and that the best results will be obtained if the…

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Foot-Rot of Sheep Some Further Information About the Disease

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 3

In a recent article an outline was given of measures recommended to be adopted to cope with Foot-rot immediately on its appearance…

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Pastoral After-drought Mortality in Sheep Following Flush of Feed

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 10

Following the flush of feed after recent rains, reports of mortalities amongst travelling stock have been received from different centres, states the…

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"Facial Eczema" in Sheep and Cattle Preventive Methods of Management

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 10

During recent years the disease condition known as facial eczema in sheep and cattle has been somewhat prevalent in New Zealand. The name given…

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Echuca Sheep Sale

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

Younghusband Limited invite entries of sheep for their special sale at Echuca on Thursday, May 18. Eight thousand sheep have been entered to date,…

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Goldsbrough, Mort’s Deniliquin Sale 11,000 Quality Sheep and 150 Well-bred Cattle

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

At Deniliquin on Wednesday, May 17, Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. will yard more than 12,000 splendid quality sheep and 150 well bred cattle. The sheep…

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London Wool Sales London, May 10

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 5

There was sustained demand at the wool sales to-day, especially from the home trade. The bulk of the offering sold at firm rates…

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Turning Back the Files . . . 10 Years Ago: (From the “Pastoral Times,” April 26, 1929)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

DEATH.—Mr Norbert Byrne, formerly C.P.S. at Deniliquin, died last week in Sydney. PROMOTED. — Mr. F. C. Coogan,…

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COMMERCIAL McNAMARA’S Successful Special Sheep Sale Cross Ewes Realise 35/1

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

JOHN McNAMARA & CO. PTY. Ltd. Melbourne, Deniliquin and Branches, report having held a highly successful sale at Deniliquin on Wednesday last…

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Foot-rot of Sheep Further Information About the Disease (A. L. Rose, B.V.Sc., Southern District Veterinary Officer)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

In a recent article an outline was given of measures recommended to be adopted to cope with foot-rot immediately on its appearance m the flock. In…

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Hay Irrigation Area Some Outstanding Autumn Crops

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

Special efforts on the part of the settlers on the Hay irrigation area to provide themselves with autumn and winter crops to tide them over…

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Diversified Farming Increases the Need for Fodder Conservation

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 6

Livestock were becoming increasingly important in the farming programme, and fodder conservation was becoming proportionately…

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Swan Hill Sheep Sale

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 3

Edward Trenchard aud Co report having conducted a successful special sheep sale at Swan Hill on Saturday last, when they yarded over 12,000…

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London Wool Sales

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 7

Younghusband, Itd. report having received the following cable from their London agents: “Wool sales closed to day; good attendance; strong…

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