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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1942

1,388 stories in Murray's papers · page 25 of 70

Farmers Destroying Eggs

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 4

At the annual meeting of Walbundrie branch of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association, the activities of the Egg Board were criticised. It was pointed…

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Wheat for Starving Stock

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 2

Riverina farmers whose holdings benefited by Thursday evening's generous rainfall may not be interested in hand feeding their stock now, but for…

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Tragedy of Riverina Rains a Farmer Drowned at Walla

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 2

The substantial rains so long awaited in the Riverina arrived with a vengeance on Thursday afternoon and night, causing floods which swept away fences, culverts and railway lines, disrupted telephone services, drowned…

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Many Sheep Drowned Storm Damage in District

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 2

The storms which made and end to the drought in the Riverina concluded in a fury of wind and hall, accompanied by rain, which…

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Eradicating Footrot in Sheep

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 4

After several years' investigation of the disease, Dr. W. I. B. Beveridge, an officer of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, has reported…

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Ffderal Pastoral Award Chief Variations Set Out

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 1

Proceedings which were instituted by the Graziers' Association of N.S.W. and by the Australian Workers' Union for variations of the Federal…

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Cattle From North-west Australia Driven to Slaughtering Depot

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—It was announced last night by the Minister for Supply. (Mr. Beasley) that more than 32,000 head of cattle are being…

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Turning Back The Files to Years Ago (From the Pastoral Times”. April 22,1932”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 3

MATERNITY UNIT.— At a meeting of the board of directors of Deniliquin Hospital on Friday it was decided to invite tenders for preliminary work…

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Superphosphate for Cereal Crops Problem of Reduced Supplies

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 1

The problem of making the best use of the reduced quantity of superphosphate now available--only 60 per cent. of normal requirements is available…

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Grass Is Important Crop

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 5

It has well been said that grass is our most important crop. The great majority the sheep, cattle and horses in New South Wales are maintained throughout the…

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Dairying at Nyngan the Value of Irrigated Lucerne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 3

More farmers, especially dairymen supplying milk to towns, should make use [?] irrigation plants to grew [?] as food for dairy cows, writes J. W. G. Smith, of…

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"Wool Agreement Mast Be Reviewed" Stabilising Pastoral Industry

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

Few among die central' body of Australian taxpayers recognise that the financial stability of the commonwealth will be [?] more…

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Superphosphate For Cereal Crops. the Farmer’s Problem

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

The problem of making the best use of the reduced quantity of superphosphate now available—only 60 per cent of normal requirements is…

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Farmers and the War Discussion At Henty

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

The matter of bringing about a maximum war effort in primary production was discussed at a meeting at Henty…

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Albury Fortnightly Sheep Market

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 2

The associated agents report having held their fortnightly sheep market at Albury yesterday, when they [?] sheep (3000 last sale ) The warning of the sheep…

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Federal Pastoral Award Chief Variations Set Out

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 4

Proceedings which were instituted by the Graziers' Association of N.S.W. and by the Australian Workers' Union for variations of the…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes Shelter for Stock Value of Trees

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 4

The value of the protection afforded by trees is not sufficiently recognised by owners of stock. To see a mob of cows or sheep…

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Correspondence (We do not necessarily endorse opinions herein expressed by Correspondents.) the Egg Board Defended by Practical Poultry Farmer To the Editor

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 4

Sir,—I trust that you will allow me sufficient space in your paper to correct some of the misinformed statements of our member, Mr…

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Children for Farm Work LONDON. May 5

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 2

The order to enable rider school children to help with agricultural [?] government has attended the regulations so that children aged 12 and [?] will be…

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Sheep Sale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

Messrs Edward Trenchard & Co. Corowa, announce that they will hold a special sheep sale at the Corowa Municipal yards on Friday. May 22…

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