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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,819 stories in Murray's papers · page 39 of 91

Protect Your Farm Machinery Inadequate Housing Adds to Production Costs

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 6

With that time of the year at hand when both sowing and harvesting machinery will be temporarily out of commission. It is seasonable to remind…

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Wheat Market Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 9

[?] by the Australian Wheat [?] for N.S.W. wheat are unchanged They [?] Millers’ [?] for export and home consumption [?] bagged a [?]…

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Variations in the Hides of Cattle

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 6

The offals of a beast are generally referred to as the fifth quarter, and they constitute a more important quarter than most men who rear and sell…

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Bradford Wool Tops Market London, May 10

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 7

Bradford spinners and manufacturers are unable to meet demands for yarns or Dicce goods required for the home market, because of the difficulty…

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Mr. Mair and Wheat Industry’s Stabilisation Ccrnsacks Supply; Reply to Mr. Lethbridge, M.L.A.

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 4

Referring to representations made by Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, M.L.A.. concerning the resolution carried at the Riverina wheatgrowers’ meeting at R[?]d…

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Everything From Milk The Importance of the Dairy Cow

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 5

Casein accounts for only about 3 per cent, of milk, but what a commotion it has created! Because of it the cow has drawn another important…

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Commercial High Prices Tor Fat Cattle

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

At the Wagga fortnightly cattle sales on Thursday, high prices prevailed for all classes of fat cattle. Several pens of prime bullocks sold from £19 to…

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More Wheat Sold Activies of the Board Statement by Chairman. Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

At the conclusion of the fort nightly meeting of the Australian Wheat Board, the chairman (Mr. Clive McPherson) [?] that [?]…

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Amazing Instances of Alleged Petrol Hoarding “Farmer with £1500 Worth” Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 6

Quoting examples of petrol hoarding in this State, the president of the Chamber of Automotive Services. Mr. S. W. G. Freeman, yesterday said:…

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Sustained Dairying Production Adequate Feeding Is Essential

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 6

It is unfortunate, observes a note in the Agricultural Gazette, that so many dairy-fanners still cling to the idea that a big drop in production is…

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“Getting Worse” Position of Wheat Farmers Private Finance Blamed by Speaker

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

Although the Federal Country Party has been continuously represented in the Federal Government for many years, the plight 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 21 May 1940 · page 1

Best quality sheep and lambs late rates. others 1/ lower…

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Mr. Kendall and the Farmers Rand Meeting Sequel Reply by Mr. McKinty Denial Concerning an Unstamped Letter (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

Sir,—I note questions asked by Mr. T. E. Kendall, of Holbrook, in the “Mail” of May 14, and in answer to his query as to why his invitation was…

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Fat Sheep and Lamb Sales

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

General quotations for all classes of fat sheep at Newmarket were slightly easter. The quality of the offering was again very good. Quotations: Prime…

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Wool For Local Manufacturers

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 1

“The Central Wool Committee has been empowered to determine the price at which wool shall be sold to Australia manufacturers (says…

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Irrigation Farming. With Special Reference to Wako[?] and Berri quin Irrigation Districts. Pasture Plants for Irrigation Areas

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

The following are descriptions of pasture plants of use on these Irrigation areas:— Perennial Rye (Lollara Perenne)…

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Tat Cattle Sales

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Al Newmarket yesterday 1645 fat bullocks were varded about 100 head heavier then 1st week. The quality wis not as good as week. Sales…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes Trees on the Farm Method of Planting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The best time for planting trees is when the plant is at its resting period, and when moist, cool conditions prevail. Generally…

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Sheep Classing Characters Desirable in a Flock

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The following desirable characters should be kept in mind when culling the flock:—1. Good strong heads without…

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The Wheat Industry Resolutions From Rand

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Premier (Hon. Alex. Mair):—…

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