Commercial To-day’s Sheep Market (Supplied by John McNamara and Co. Pty. Ltd.) NEWMARKET
Sheep firmer. Lambs, firm. Stores late rates…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Farming & the land, 1940
1,819 stories in Murray's papers · page 53 of 91
Hay Junior Farmers' Club Advisory Committee Meeting
The July meeting was held at the Public School. Those present were: Messrs. J. Houston (in the chair), Campbell, Willis, Gibbs, Seaton…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Farm Home Painting and Treatment of Cement
The paint ordinarily used for house painting is not suitable for application to new cement, for new cement contains an alkali which will cause…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Successful Young Farmer Two Honors to Mr. G. Glenn in a Week
Reward for honors gained in two branches of farming was reaped last week by George Cleon, the 19-year-old son of Mr. E. J. Glenn, of Yarree,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Newmarket Sheep Sales
At the Newmarket sheep sales yesterday 167½ trucks of fat sheep an[?] and 5774 head by road were drawn for being a decrease of 6000 head on last…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Still Awaiting Action Australia’s Wheat Growers MELBOURNE
Immediate action in planning production, controlling and stabilising the wheat industry was urged upon the Federal Government by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wool Cheques for War Loans Appeal to Graziers MELBOURNE
The president of the Australian Wool Growers’ Federation (Mr. J. M. Balfour) is anxious that the wool growers of Australia shall support wool…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Victorian Farmers Will Be Protected Melbourne
Protection for farmers, who are in difficulties through low prices of primary products seasonal conditions, and lack of shipping, will be provided…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Neglected Farms Seized by Government LONDON, July 23
The “Daily Herald” states that the Government has seized 450 farms and building sites in England and Wales, and has terminated tenancies of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farmer Defies Police Held at Bay For 18 Hours LONDON, July 23
After holding police and firemen at bay for 18 hours In a barricaded farmhouse, an armed farmer, Raymond Warden, aged 68, of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fat Cattle Sales
At Newmarket yesterday 1765 fat bullocks were yarded, 95 head heavier than last week. The quality of the yarding was extra good a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Worms in Sheep Prevention of Infestation
Measures tor the prevention of worms of the stomach and small intestine in sheep are based largely on the life history of the parasite, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cancelled Wheat Contracts Will Be Investigated Canberra
The Contracts Review Tribunal, which was appointed by the Federal Government to investigate cases of hardship arising from the cancellation…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes Loss From Tanks by Evaporation Protective Value of Trees
Stockowners agree that loss of water from tanks and dams by evaporation during the hot dry months of summer often exceeds…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hints for Dairy Farmers Methods That Make For Success
Some sound hints on dairying practice were given by Mr. F. W. Hancock, a dairy farmer in the far South-Coast district, in a talk to a recent gathering…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Roguing of Bean Crops Shortage Blight-free Seed
Owing to extremely dry conditions during last summer, supplies of French bean seed, including seed recommended by the Department as the result of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Besieged Farmer Dies London. July 24
Raymond Warden, aged 66, who resisted efforts by police to evict him from his farm in Hampshire, and was himself wounded after he had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Farming Competitions The Main Essentials
Speaking at a recent conference as one who had been “lucky” in various farm competitions end crop-growing contests. Mr. Norman Bate, of Bodalla…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sheep and Cattle For South
A stock train consisting of 29 truck of cattle passed through Albury last night to Wodonga for Victorians destinations. It was followed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dogs Worry Sheep
A Complaint was made at the Pastures Protection Board meeting last week that a number of dogs owned by residents of Moonacullah Mission…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →