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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,819 stories in Murray's papers · page 64 of 91

Poultry Farming Reminders for September

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 6

See that the colony houses and yards are in a clean and sanitary condition ready to receive the early chickens. Where it is desired to increase the…

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Wheat Stolen

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

On Saturday of Sunday, night a bag of wheat was stolen from a corner of the stack at the railway station. The theft was reported to the local police…

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Post War Wool Stock[?] Grounds For Confidence

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

Among people interested in wool production there is much anxious discussion concerning the outlook for wool after the war, says the Australian…

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Wheat As Drought Fodder Now Available for Graziers

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 4

In view of the poor seasonal outlook, the Graziers' Association of Southern Riverina has discussed with the Australian Wheat Board the…

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Little Wheat in Victoria a Critical Position MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 4

Victoria would be very lucky [?] harvested 10,000,000 bushels of wheat this season, said the president of the Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers’…

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Turning Back the Files . . . 10 Years Ago: (From the “Pastoral Times,” September 2, 1930)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

IMPROVEMENTS.—The total cost of improvements effected at Deniliquin racecourse in the past two years was £2,560. A statement showing receipts…

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Commercial. To-day’s Sheep Market. (Supplied by John McNamara and Co. Pty. Ltd.) NEWMARKET

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

Best sheep, lambs and stores, late rates. Others, easier…

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More Than 7,000,000 "Edge Tools" to Be Made by Britain for World's-farmers

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

Britain's edge tool industry has organised its own export group to send overseas this year more than 7,000,000 "pieces," nearly all of them…

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Dirt Breeds Flies Refuse Should Not Be Tolerated Near the Dairy

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

Flies, as well as being a nuisance, are the filthiest of all vermin. They are bred in fifth, live in filth, and carry filth around with them. Files…

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Diseases of the Udder of Dairy Cows Indications of Ill-health

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 7

Since the adder secretes the milk which is the staple product of the dairy farm, its health is of prime importance to the farmer. Unfortunately it…

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External Parasites of Sheep. PRECAUTIONS [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 4

A precaution of [?] when dipping sheep [?] lice and “ticks” an [?] should shortly be [?]…

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Past Redemption Some Wheat Crops in N.S.W. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 3

Owing to lack of rain, the wheat position in N.S.W. has [?] only deteriorated, but has reached a critical stage says the [?] crop…

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Future of Wool United States May SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 4

Dr. I. .Chunks [?] a former Australian representative on the In [?] Wool Secretariat, said to-day that the United States might…

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Wage Increase Demand Rejected Wool Workers May Strike SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 3

The executive of the Wool and Basil Workers’ Union will meet to-morrow night to consider what action to recommend to members, whose claims for…

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“War” Declared on Politicians District Wheat growers Demand A “New Deal” Big Meeting Held at Urangeline

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 3

A representative gathering of wheatgrowers in Urangeline Peace Hall unanimously adopted the following policy :— “That we support the movement of the Victorian Wheatgrowers a Federation in demanding from each candidate at the Federal elections…

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Farmers May Be Given Work by State Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 2

Provided sufficient funds are available a plan whereby farmers in financial difficulties, because of drought, could be placed on developmental…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes External Parasites of Sheep Precautions When Dipping

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 1

A precaution of first importance when dipping sheep for control of lice and "ticks," an operation which should shortly be occupying…

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German Wheat Crop Berlin, September 10

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 6

The German statistical office estimates that Germany’s wheat harvest will be 24,000,000 tons, which is stated to be only 2 per cent below the average…

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Big Canadian Wheat Crop Ottawa, September 10

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 5

The official estimate of the wheat harvest is 561,104,000 bushels,…

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Newmarket Fat Cattle Sales

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 5

At Newmarket yesterday 1685 head of fat bullecks were yarded. an Increase of 205 head. The Quality was fairly good. some heavy bullocks coming from…

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