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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

2,461 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 124

Adelaide Wheat Prices Rise Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 6

Adelaide wheat prices rose one penny on Saturday, after the surprise purchase by Russia of Seven full cargoes of Australian wheat, totalling…

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Australian Wheat for Russia London, Jan, 27

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 3

It is understood by Australian Associated Press that Russian interests have bought five full Australian steamer cargoes of wheat consigned…

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26½d. a Lb for Wool in Tasmania Launceston

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 2

An Australian record for the season was established at Launceston wool sales yesterday when 28½d a lb. was paid for eight bales of…

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Wool Substitute Made From Silk Cocoons Japanese Claim Tokio. Jan. 28

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 6

Addressing the Diet, the Minister for Agriculture and Forestry (Count Arima) declared that a wool substitute of excellent Equality had recently been…

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Relief Bounty on Wheat Crop

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 1

Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Department of Agriculture:-- "Dear Sir.--With reference to your…

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Russia Buys Australian Wheat

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 3

According to a London, cable message, Russian interests have bought five full Australian steamer cargoes of wheat, consigned to V[?]adivostock,…

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Wheat Experiments Bencubbin Leads in Western Riverina

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

For several years past the Department of Agriculture, through its district-agricultural agricultural instructor, has co-operated with farmer in experimental…

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Business Before Pleasure with Wheat Merchants Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 4

Although to-day was a public holiday many wheat merchants were in their offices, and kept an eye on the trend of prices following the activity…

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Turning Back the Files... 10 Years Ago (From the “Pastoral Times,” January 18, 1929)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 1

TRANSFERRED.—The licence of the Edward River Hotel, North Deniliquin, was transferred yesterday from Mrs. L. J. Donovan :to her son. Mr. Jack…

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Wool and Stock Reports. "The Riverine Grazier" Office

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

Owing to Monday, being the Anniversary Day holiday, there were no stock sales at Sydney yesterday…

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Wool Holds Ground in N.Z. Wellington (N.z)

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 4

Contrary to expectations in the trade, prices obtained at Christchurch wool sales to-day were better than expected,. although below the rates…

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THE E. M. FARMERS. Good Citizens Leave Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

Two of Hay's best citizens, Mr. E. M. Farmer and his wife, left Hay for Grafton on Friday night's train. Mr. Farmer's promotion was…

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Farming and Grazing Property

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 1

Acting under instructions from the Equity Trustees, executors for the estate of H. Wilson, on Thursday next, at 12 noon, Powles and Crowe will offer by…

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Pastoral Hotel Swimming Cup

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

The race for the Pastoral Hotel Challenge Cup will be staged at the Albury baths again to-morrow night during the points score carnival of the…

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Wheat Market Still Under a Cloud Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

The immediate prospects of the Wheat market remain under a cloud, as the international wheat market may be brought under the strain and…

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Bulk Wheat Traffic Begins First Transhipments at Albury To-day

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 4

Transportation of bulk wheat to Victoria will commence to-day at Albury, when about 12 trucks will be handled…

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Wool Values Decline in Sympathy with Other Selling Centres Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 6

Under good Continental and Yorkshire competition and w[?] moderate support from Japan and local mills the wool market to-day, in sympathy…

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Wheat for Country Elevators Ban on This Season’s Grain No More to Be Received Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 4

As the fair average quality standard for the season has now been determined the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Reid) announced to-day that no…

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Cheap Farms for Keen Farmers

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

Excellent farming lands on “Tralee” estate, near Parkes, are to be made available to 11 suitable applicants under settlement purchase conditions…

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Relief for Farmers. Claim Forms Now Available

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 3

Application forms under the Wheat Industry Stabilisation Act, providing for the payment of the [?]ome consumption price proceeds…

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