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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,819 stories in Murray's papers · page 83 of 91

Wheat for Feeding Starving Stock (To The Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 November 1940 · page 1

Sir,--Graziers have expressed concern about the short supplies of necessities for feeding starving stock. Linseed the bulk of which is…

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The Season Mr. Mares on Rain Prospects The Pastoral Outlook SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 November 1940 · page 2

Mr. Mares says that he can see no immediate prospects of the breaking of the drought. The best that could be expected within the next week or…

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New Wheat Plan Accepted 3/10 a Bushel This Time Restriction of Production Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 November 1940 · page 1

A new wheat stabilisation plan to cover the 1941-42 harvest was adopted by the conference of representatives of Federal and State Governments to-day. Wheat growers will receive a guaranteed price of 3/10 a bushel…

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Waste on the Farm Loss Through the Neglect Of' Machinery

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 November 1940 · page 4

A serious cause of loss on many farms is that due to neglect of farm machinery. Such less takes place in many ways. it may be put down to…

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The Butterfly and the Farmer Australians Asked to Complete Unique World Map

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 November 1940 · page 4

Any Australian Who knows the ways of butterflies moths, and flying insects is asked to help complete the most remarkable…

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Prevention of Soil Erosion Need for Diversified Farming

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 November 1940 · page 5

Whereas in older countries farmers looked upon the soil as their asset and their capital, to be made use of but not to be drawn upon, farmers in…

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Weed Killer. Affects Cattle

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 3

The Stock Inspector reported as follows to the last meeting of the Corowa P.P. Board:— “Two unexplained mortalities in…

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Fat Sheep and Lamb Sales

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 4

At [?] yesterday best quality young [?] were farmer [?] and about equal to last week…

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Wheat for Feeding Starving Stock

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 4

Graziers have expressed concern about the abort supplies of necessities for feeding starving stock (says the Secretary of the Graziers’…

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£1200 Worth of Wool Damaged

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 2

When a fire broke out in the premises of the Border Wool Co., in Mackie’s buildings about 1.30 o’clock yesterday morning. £1200 worth of…

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M.H.R. Protests on Wheat Plan

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 3

Mr Joseph Langtry, M.H.K. for Riverina, who was in Inverell, supporting Labor’s candidate for Barwon, sent the following telegram to…

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Holbrook Man’s Part in Wheat Scheme

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 2

In the successful planning of the wheat stabilisation scheme announced yesterday and by far the most satisfactory yet presented,…

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Stored Wheat Protection From Weevils How Growers Can Help

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 5

The Australian Wheat Board draws attention to the fact that owing to prevailing circumstances it may be necessary store large quantities of wheat…

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The Dairyman’s Problems Increased by Warmer Weather

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 5

The unseasonably hot weather already experienced in most dairying districts should act as a reminder of the extra precautions which it is…

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Death of Noorongong Share-farmer “There Was No Fight; I Only Pushed Him Over” Alleged Statement by Man Woman’s Denials of Advice to Companion; Coroner Commits

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 3

Herbert Arnold Whitehead, a 56 years old sharefarmer, of Noorongong, died in the Albury District Hospital November 12 from the effects of injuries, which the Coroner, Mr. I. Beavers, held had been feloniously…

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Cattle Frozen by Hail Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 November 1940 · page 6

Scores of frozen cattle are being found by fanners in the Boonah district, where torrential rain fell last week. In some gullies hall-to…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes Planned Production Involves Conservation of Fodder

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1940 · page 4

The stabilisation of farm operations involves planning of production, and this was only possible by the practice of fodder…

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Wool Damaged in Albury Store Fire

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 November 1940 · page 3

Portion of the £ 1200 worth of wool which was damaged by water during a fire in the premises of the Border Wool Company in Mackie’s stores. Albury, on Monday night. It is estimated that 65 per cent, will be salvages…

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Inrigation Area Crop Failures

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1940 · page 2

It is stated that the apple crop this season will be an almost complete failure on the Mirrool irrigation area. In only isolated places…

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£600,000 for Distressed Farmers Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 November 1940 · page 6

The State Government will submit amending legislation this session dealing with the conditions under which an amount of £000,000 mode available…

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