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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,819 stories in Murray's papers · page 29 of 91

Wool Appraisements and N.Z. Sales Wellington (N.z.)

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 6

The gross proceeds of 570,000 bales of wool appraised in N.Z. to the end of February under the Empire scheme were £10,000,000. The average [?]…

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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Wool Unshrinkability—A New Process

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 4

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has just issued as its pamphlet No. 94, a report outlining the results of laboratory…

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

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 1

Sheep and lambs, firm to 1/ dearer. Stores, very film…

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Superphosphates-ban Minister Promises to Assist Farmers

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 1

After being interviewed by a deputation from the Coolamon Farmers and Settlers' Association on Friday, Mr. D. Dickson, M.L.A. for Temora…

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Rotation of Crops Value in Vegetable Production

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 4

It is surprising that growers do not appreciate more the value of an efficient rotation system, observes a department instruction in vegetable…

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Dairy Farmers Want Increase Milk Board Inquiry Melbourne in MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 2

An application for an increase in wholesale milk prices was made by the producers to the Milk Board at a public inquiry to-day…

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Wheat and Apples What is the Country Party Up To?

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 6

I note with satisfaction that four leading wheat growers of the Rand district are convening a public meeting there to discuss the most…

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Largest Yet Held Plans For Huge Sheep Show R.A.S. Council Meeting Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 3

The largest sheep show ever held In Melbourne, possibly extending over three days, may be held In July or August, Mr. J. F…

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Berriquin Farmers Pre Pars Thoroughly for Irrigation

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 3

Large areas of land in the Berrigan irrigation district have been prepared for irrigation, and will be sown with pastures and crops this…

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Irrigation Farming. With Special Reference to Wakool and Berriguin Irrigation Districts. Irrigation Channels

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 4

Water is supplied to each landholder from the main supply channel through outlets at convenient places on the holding. The amount…

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Australian Wheat Board World Crop Prospects Considered Shipping Difficulty Still Dominates Position

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

At the conclusion of the fortnightly meeting of the Australian Wheat Board, the chairman, Mr. Olive McPherson, said that the…

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Sheep Stolen and Shot "Rustlers" in North

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 4

Graziers in western Queensland are suffering severe losses through the activities of sheep and cattle thieves…

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Hospital Gymkhana Sheep Appeal Have You Forwarded Your Donation?

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

A reminder is again given concerning the Hospital Gymkhana committee's sheep appeal. As yet the response has been…

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Farmers and Settlers’ Meeting At Walla

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Walla branch of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association was held, with about 40 present. There were visitors from…

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Commercial Spirited Sheep Sale at Yarrawonga

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

Spirited competition throughout was evident in the special sheep sale conducted on the 4th last. at yarrawonga by New Zealand Loan and Mcrcanlle…

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Sydney Sheep Show Should Provide Fine Display SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

All the great sheep studs of N.S.W., Victoria and South Australia are now preparing teams for the Sydney annual sheep who which will be held from…

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Commercial 8,174 Sheep Average 19/9 at Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 1

YOUNGHUSBAND LIMITED report having held a special sale at Deniliquin yesterday, when they yarded 9,495 sheep and sold 8,174 at auction at…

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Floods in Queensland Three Persons Drowned Farms Destroyed: £1,000,000 to Sugar Crop

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 1

A message brom Brisbane States that John Allea, his sen aged and years and his daughter aged 8 years, were drowned on Wednesday in a…

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Wheat Growers' Meeting to Demand Better Treatment for Industry

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

A monster meeting of wheat growers will be held at Rand on Monday evening next at 8 p.m. when the largest meeting of wheat-growers over…

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Hay Junior Farmers' Club Advisory Committee Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 1

A meeting was held at the Public School on April 3rd. Those present were : Messrs. J. Houston (chair), J. L. Campbell, F. Jones, Dunn…

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