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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,819 stories in Murray's papers · page 49 of 91

Fertilising for Profit Need for Planning in Farm Management

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 5

Profitable outlay on fertiliser and lime entails a great deal of attention to farm and pasture management throughout the whole season (says a…

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Pastoral Award Varied • "Smoko" Lunches

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 3

In the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, His Honor. Judge O’Mara delivered judgment in an application by the Graziers’ Association of New South…

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Riverina Wheat Area

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 2

Riverina's wheat area will be increased by 30,734 acres to 1,038,212 acres for 1940-41, according to a statement issued by the Junee railway…

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N.Z. Will Want Wheat From Here Wellington (N.z.) July 8

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 2

The Minister for Finance (Mr. Nash) announced to-night that the first shipment of potatoes, comprising a thousand and tons, would be going to Australia…

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Farm Lay-out Important Factor in Efficient Operation

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 5

Correct planning and the best possible lay-out of a farm are very important factors in its economical and operation. They influence to…

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War Brings Its Crop Of Inventors “Some Surpass Wildest Flights of Fancy” Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 1

“Among an average of 500 letters a week that reach army headquarters for reference to the Inventions Board a large and increasing proportion now contain suggestions for the defence of England,” said the Minister for the…

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The Farmers' Lot

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 4

“Cosmos” sends along the following and in an accompanying note says ‘I’ll admit it’s pretty rotten”:— The farmers are all up in arms…

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Fat Sheep and Lamb Sales

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 4

At Newmarket yesterday best quality fat sheep sold at rates quite equal to last Tuesday’s values, with secondary wethers slightly easier…

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Farmers Going to the City Will Menzies Government Act? MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 2

Many wheatgrowers in north western Victoria were endeavoring to obtain positions in the city as they felt [?] their services were more valuable…

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Irrigation Farming. With Special Reference to Wakool and Berriquin Irrigation Districts. Weed Control

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 1

Irrigation and the distribution of water naturally results to growth of many weed [?] and [?] war will have to be maintained…

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Newmarket Fat Cattle Sales

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 8

At Newmarket yesterday 1605 fat bullocks were yarded, 340 heavier than last week. The quality was about the same as last week. The market…

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Wool Appraisement Plans Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 5

The chairman of the Central Wool Committee (Mr. A. F. Bell) to-day announced that appraisements for the 1910-41 wool season were expected to…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes Registration of Stock Foods and Medicines Provisions of New Act

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

The provisions of the Stock Foods and Medicines Act will afford a considerable measure of protection to stockowners, states the…

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Farm Lay-out An Important Factor in Efficient Operation

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

Correct planning and the best possible layout of a farm are very, important factors in its economical and efficient operation. They…

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The Farm Home Signs of a Good Farmer

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

His observations had inclined him to agree that you could tell a good farmer by the appearance of the home in which he lived, said…

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Dairying Success Factors in Increased Returns

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 6

Discussing at a recent conference of farmers, the methods by which he had increased his gross returns per year for cream supplied to the local [?]…

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Farmers Will Be Enmeshed in Red Tape ! CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 4

The Federal Government will make a premium payment above the flat rate of compensation to, farmers delivering parcels of high quality wheat…

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Melbourne Cattle Sales

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

At Newmarket sales on Wednesday 1605 fat bullocks were yarded. The quality was about the same as last week's very good rates, with…

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Melbourne Sheep Sales

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

At the Newmarket sales on Tuesday 216 trucks of fat sheep and 4392 by road were offered, an increase of 4000. Best quality sheep were equal…

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Helping the Farmer Expert Advice on Various Subjects Pastoral Helping the Farmer. Improvement of Native Tress

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 7

The utility of such native trees as the farmer has had the foresight to spare in his general clearing operations can often be increased by the…

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