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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

2,461 stories in Murray's papers · page 48 of 124

Wheat Market Lifeless Harvesting to Begin in Northern Hemisphere Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 4

The weekly report of the Lindley Walker Wheat Co. Ltd. states that international wheat markets are hesitating and waiting to receive accurate…

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Hopes to Arrange Barter with Germany Exchange of Wool and Machinery Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 1

Hoping to arrange for Victoria to import German machinery, tools and technical instruments and pay for them in wool, Dr. Hellmuth Grunwald…

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Oil From Coals and Crops Resources and Prices Cost Estimates High

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 4

In reference to the general question of the production of liquid fuels in Australia the Minister for Supply and Development (Mr. Casey) has…

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Left Money to Girl Who Jilted Him a Farmer’s Will Strange Court Story Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 1

Appearing for Misses Adelaide and Isabella McColl, of Tatura, the two principal beneficiaries under the will of David Langdon, dairy farmer, of…

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Lecture on Sheep

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 6

A demonstration and lecture on ewe and ram types suitable for fat lamb production, arranged by Cookardinia Agricultural Bureau, will be given by…

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Deniliquin Store Cattle Special

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 2

John McNamara and Co Pty. Ltd report: On May 25 at Deniliquin we conducted our first large Western Riverina special store cattle sale since…

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Newmarket Sheep Sales Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 2

In the early sales at Newmarket today values were about equal to late rates for good quality ewes and wethers, and competition was steady. Light…

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Australia As Wool Consumer. How Much Wool Do Your Wear?

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 1

Addressing a recent conference of south-western district farmers on the outlook for the sheep man, a departmental instructor made…

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The Wheat Market Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 2

The Sydney wheat market was unchanged and dull to-day. Buyers quoted bulk parcels at 2/5 to 2/8 (Sydney March basis) and bagged lots at 2/7½ a…

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Protecting Butter From Inroads of Margarine Heavy Taxation Suggested Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 6

A motion urging the imposition of an excise duty of sixpence per lb. on all vegetable and marine oils, imported and used in the manufacture of…

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Cost of Continuous Cropping. Need for Wiser Farming Methods

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 4

There is every evidence that we are coming to the end of the first prodical period of our farming, and that for reasons each year more…

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Government Wants to Pay Wheat Bounty Quickly Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 6

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Reid) told the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lane) in the Legislative Assembly to-day that it was the desire…

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"Plunging in Wheat" Evidence in £20,000 Claim Malicious Prosecution Alleged. Sydney, Tuesday

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 1

A claim for £20,000 from G. S. Mc[?]ntyre Ply. Ltd. for malicious prosecution was made in the Supreme Court ot day by Percy Owen…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes Cost of Continuous Cropping Need for Wiser Farming Methods

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 4

There is every evidence that we are coming to the end of the first prodigal period in our farming, and that for reasons each year more…

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Uniform Wheat Quality Why New South Wales Lags

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 3

"The wheat belt of New South Wales covers a much greater range of climatic conditions than does the wheat belt of any other State…

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Are You a Consumer How Much Wool Do YOU Wear?

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 1

Addressing a recent conference of south-western district farmers on the outlook for the sheep man, a departmental instructor made…

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3/10½ a Bushel for Wheat Over Five-Year Period Labor Member’s Suggestion Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 1

A deputation of Labor members representing wheat growing areas waited on the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) to-day, and requested…

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Farmers' Relief Board

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly recently, Mr. J. A. Lawson, M.L.A., asked the following question:— Has the Colonial Treasurer…

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Farm Wives Talk Big Conference in London All Lands Represented London, May 30

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 2

Farm wives from many countries, distinctively clad, were eclipsed by the sole touch of English pageantry marking the…

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Italian Crop Causes Anxiety Rome, May 30

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 1

Prospects for the- wheat harvest,, which were good a fortnight ago, are now causing anxiety owing to the bad weather…

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