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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,819 stories in Murray's papers · page 16 of 91

Cattle Pens Suggestion for Removal

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 4

A good deal of discussion took place at last night’s meeting of the P. and A. Society as to whether the cattle pens at the showgrounds should…

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Discontented Dairymen Reply to Complaints Sale of Butter to Britain Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 6

Chairman of the Commonwealth Dairy Produce Equalisation Committee Ltd., Mr. James Purcell, said to-day that of late there had…

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Wheat Yield—155,031 Bags

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 1

Last load of wheat for the season was delivered to Deniliquin railway station yesterday, bringing the season’s total to 155,031…

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Wool and Wheat for Japan Sales Are Effected Grain Disposal a Problem for the Government Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

The sale of 35,000 bales of Australian wool to Japan which has just been completed. Is expected to be followed by similar sales…

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Sale of Late Mr. John Hogan's Sheep

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

As appearing in our advertising columns, the sale of the Gum Swamp Station crossbred ewes and wenners owned by the late Mr. John Hogan,…

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The Hay Show. Annual Meeting Proposed Sheep Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the Hay P. and A. Association was held on Saturday morning There were present: Messrs. R. S. T. Matthews…

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Travelling Sheep Without Permit An Important Point for Carriers

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

In the Court of Petty Sessions before the P.M. yesterday, Leslie William Hughes was charged on summons, on 1st November, 1939, he did…

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Turning Back The Files... 10 Years Ago : (From the “Pastoral Times,” (February 7, 1930)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

CITADEL.—“Falkiner Citadel” is the name bestowed by the Salvation Army authorities on the new hall in Cressy street. This is in recognition of the…

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Commercial To-day’s Sheep MARKET(Supplied by John McNamara and Co. Pty. Ltd.) NEWMARKET

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 4

Sheep and lambs, easier. Stores, firm…

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Dairying in Wakool District

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

Commenting on the visit to Wakool irrigation district of senior officers of the dairying branch of the Department of Agriculture, the Moulamein…

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Newmarket Sheep Sales

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

At Newmarket sheep sales yesterday 157 trucks and 7118 fat sheep by road were drawn for. an increase of 2000 on lost week. Best wethers were about…

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Cattle From Northern Tablelands

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

It is considered by many observers that, cattle prices will soar rapidly this winter, and many movements at the present time indicate that the market…

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Wheat Variety Trial. Savernake

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 4

Mr R. Bruce again co-operated with the Department of Agriculture, and conducted a wheat variety trial on his farm. This experiment is…

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Wool Appraisements Mr. Menzies Explains “No Germans Employed” Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 3

The Prime Minister (Mr. Measles) to-day replied to a statement made at Werrtbee last night by the leader of the Federal Opposition…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes Pastoral Conditions in N.s.w

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 4

The monthly report' issued by the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of the Department of Agriculture, on pastoral matters throughout the State…

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Hospital Gymkhana Sheep Appeal

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

Sponsored by the Hospital Gymkhana committee a Sheep Appeal has been launched in aid of the effort, and district sheep-owners…

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NEWS & NOTES Reduced Wheat Returns

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

Despite the fact that the N.S.W. harvest was the second best on record, the south-eastern Riverina suffered heavily as a result of…

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Sheep Believed to Have Perished in Fire Near Kiewa

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 4

A few Bays ago men of the near ' north-east were fighting serious to outbreaks of fire around Tallangatta, and yesterday they were called…

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Average Appraisement Price An Increase Indicated 1,300,000 Bales of Wool Shipped Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

The average price for greasy wool contained in the appraisements to the end of January had advanced to 12.32d compared with…

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The Motorists Corner the Cause of Bush Fires "Carbon" Stands by the Farmers

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 4

"Carbon" of the R.A.C.A. who is regarded as one of the leading motoring authorities in Australia, spiritedly defends the farmers…

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