Newmarket Sheep Sales
At Newmarket sheep sales yesterday 189[?] trucks of fat sheep and 5200 byroad road were drawn for. an increase of 1700 head on last week. The quality…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Farming & the land, 1940
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Mycotic Dermatitis Treatment of Affected Sheep
Several outbreaks of mycotic dermatitis in which the number of sheep affected assumed serious proportions were recently reported from the western…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Australian Wheat Board Expenses Melbourne
With reference to the criticism of the board members fees and travelling expenses, and the general manager’s salary, and its resultant effect…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wheat Acquisition Regulations Contracts Review Tribunal
The Contracts Review Tribunal has been appointed to investigate cases of hardships arising from the cancellation of contracts for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes Cut Down Production Costs Some Means of Reduction
During the depression special efforts were made in most countries to impress upon farmers the need for reducing the cost of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farmers and Settlers' Association INVESTS £25 in Interest-free Loan
There was a fair attendance at a meeting of the Jerilderie branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held in the Mechanics'…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Henty Farmers Meeting of Association
Those present at the monthly meeting of the Henty Farmers and Settlers’ Association were: Messrs: W. O. Jones (chairman), C. S. Young, H. W. Taylor,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Melbourne Cattle Market
On Wednesday at Newmarket 1656 fat bullocks were yarded, a decrease of 715. The quality of the yarding was very much under last week's stan…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Evacuating Sheep Now!
Unusual as it seems, evacuation of sheep from areas regarded as vulnerable in case of enemy action, is an important part of general precautions in England. The biggest movement is the transfer of 100,000 sheep from Romney Marshes to pastures in many districts in the home counties. Sheep are shown being driven down a country road en route to the railway station…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cattle From Northern Territory
All the way from the Northern Territory a mob of 1,50 cattle is heading, towards the Deniliquin district. deferring to the mob, Hay “Grazier”…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Storage for Wheat No Difficulties Expected for New Season's Crop
Although probably only half of last year's bulk wheat will have been shipped overseas by next harvest, no difficulty in providing storage for this…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wheat Conference in Sydney
The problems of the wheat industry will be discussed at a meeting of the Agricultural Council in Sydney on August 12. The Minister of Commerce…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sheep Classing Characters. Desirable in a Flock
The following desirable characters should be kept m mind when culling the flock:— 1. Good strong heads without…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wheat Harvest in Jeopardy Sydney, .Thursday
The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Reid) stated to-day that there would be no wheat crop at all in some areas, if rair did not fall immediately. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wool For R.S.L. Knitters
Members of the Returned Soldiers’ Women’s Auxiliary knitting group are reminded that distribution of wool will BE made this afternoon and thereafter…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Second Wheat Payment Mr. H, K. Nock’s Comments
Mr. H. K Nock, M.H.R, forwards the following comments:— The decision of the Federal Government to arrange a further payment of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Comments by Mr. H. K. NOCK On The Second Wheat Payment
Mr. Nock. M.H.R., member for Riverina, writes:--The decision of the Federal Government to arrange a further…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sales of Sheep Skins
A good demand prevailed for [?] to-day, and [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wheat for Power Alcohol “Uneconomical,” Says Expert SYDNEY
The Director of Agriculture (Mr. A. H. McDonald) said to-day that it would be uneconomical to use wheat for the production of power alcohol…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Canada’s Wheat Surplus “All May Be Needed” OTTAWA. August 1
Mr. Creror. Minister for Trade and Commerce, stated in the House of Commons to-day that he agreed with the Leader of the Opposition (Dr. Hanson)…
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