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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,819 stories in Murray's papers · page 36 of 91

Farmer’s Sudden Death Collapsed On Road

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

Mr. Albert James Gardiner, farmer, aged 58 years, of Mill Park, Demliquin, died suddenly on Saturday morning. He was walking towards his home after…

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Nubby Wool

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 4

Florence Rice just can’t help looking happy in her ensemble of deep maroon nubby wool with three-quarter length…

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Fat Sheep and Lamb Sales

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 4

A strong market prevailed for fat sheep at Newmarket yesterday, best quality sheep being firm at last week’s rates, with nice quality ewes and…

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Rise of Wool Industry

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 2

“Australia’s 110,000,000 sheep yield one-third or the world’s wool and give Australia her greatest industry.”…

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Cricket Wind-up Colts’ Premiership Dinner Successful Function at the Pastoral Hotel

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 2

The official wind-up of the cricket season at Albury took place last night when the Colts’ Club held its premiership dinner at the Pastoral…

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Cleansing of Dairy Premises an Ample Water Supply Essential

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 6

The provision of ample water supplies at all times for the washing of dairy utensils as well as the floors of the milking shed, dairy and inner or…

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Whatever Your Line of Farming

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 6

Whatever your line of farming — wheat or wool growing, fat lamb raising, dairying, fruit growing, vegetable production, poultry raising, bee…

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Irrigation Farming. With Special Reference to Wakool and Berriquin Irrigation Districts. Permanent Pastures. After Treatment

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 1

To ensure long life and high production from permanent pastures, efficient management is essential, Regular watering and fertilising…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes Whatever Your Line of Farming

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 4

Whatever your line of farming—wheat or wool growing, fat lamb raising, dairying, fruit growing, vegetable production, poultry…

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Fat Cattle Sale

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 4

At Newmarket yesterday 1580 fat bullocks were yarded, this being about 215 head heavier than last week. The quality was good, some extra heavy…

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Special Wagga Sheep Sale

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 4

At the special sheep sale conducted at Wagga by A.M.L. and F. Co. Ltd.. over 26,000 sheep were offered and with the exception of a couple of lots…

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Cattle Tick Control Future Departmental Policy

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 6

The steadingly increasing cost of tick eradication .is causing concern in both Federal and State circles, and whilst it is fully appreciated that this very…

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Henty Farmer on Wheat His Solution of the Problem Proceedings at Recent Rand Meeting Criticised (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 4

Sir,—After checking my impressions with the comprehensive report of the meeting of farmers at Rand in your issue of April 16, I feel reluctantly…

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Protect Your Farm Machinery Inadequate Housing Adds to Production Costs

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 4

With that time of the year at hand when both sowing and harvesting machinery will be temporarily out of commission, it is…

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Farmers and Settlers Meet at Urangeline

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 8

A big roll-up of members attended the Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association meeting at Urangeline. Mr. H. Gleeson (president) presided. A long…

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The Farm Garden Building Up Fertility

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 6

A flower and vegetable patch, however small, should be a feature of every farm home. Most soils can be made to produce successful gardens, points…

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Winter School for Farmers at Hawkesbury Agricultural College

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 7

It is proposed to hold the usual winter schools at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, this year, from July 2 to 12. Courses of…

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Mangoplah Farmer Badly Injured

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 4

Mr. John Davis, a farmer, of Mangoplah, was dragged 300 yards underneath a combine yesterday afternoon. He was using the combine with eight…

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Yerong Creek Farmers and Settlers

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 6

Those present at the annual social of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association spent an enjoyable evening. Visitors were present from Mangoplah,…

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Wool Income

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

A 40 p.c increase in Australia's wool income for 1930-40 is likely because of the higher average price of 13,4375d. per lb under the British…

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