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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1942

1,388 stories in Murray's papers · page 35 of 70

24 Per Cent. Reduction in Wheat Plantings

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 June 1942 · page 2

The area to be planted for wheat for all purposes this year May approximate 3,300,000 acres representing a decrease of about 24 per cent…

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Successful Special Sale of Merino Sheep at Deniliquin 11,320 Mixed Sexes Av. 21/3

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 June 1942 · page 2

YOUNGHUSBAND LIMITED report having held a most successful special sale of merino sheep at Deniliquin on Saturday last,…

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Wheat as Tractor Fuel an Unhappy Experiment

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 June 1942 · page 4

Almost a month ago, Cr. Westrup, of the Wade Shire, thought that he would try some wheat as fuel in his tractor, and put a big…

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Hint of More Wool Storage Centres Ministerial Assistant’s Comments CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 June 1942 · page 1

By selecting suitable wool appraisement centres in country areas and [?]cling storage facilities, the Federal Government hopes…

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Junior Farmers and War Effort District Supervisor Visits Albury

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 June 1942 · page 4

Mr J. W. Wclil), district supervisor Junior Farmers' Clubs, visited Albury on Monday and Tuesday to assist the part time supervisor (Mr…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes Feeding of Livestock Advice Available from Department

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1942 · page 4

Under the present wartime conditions, with the husbanding of our resources a primary necessity, the care and maintenance of our live…

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Wheat as Tractor Fuel an Unhappy Experiment

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1942 · page 3

Almost a month ago, Cr. Westrup, of the Wade Shire, thought that he would try some wheat as fuel in his tractor and put a big billyfull…

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Wagga Special Sheep Sale

The Pastoral Times · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 4

The Australian, Mercantile, Land and Finance Co. advertise a special sale of 10,000 young crossbred sheep at Wagga on Wednesday, July 1. The yarding…

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Wheat Area Reduced

The Pastoral Times · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 3

The area to be planted for wheat for all purposes this year may approximated, 300,000 acres, representing a decrease of about 24 per cent, on last…

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High Prices for Fat Cattle

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 2

Three fine fat cows, submitted to auction at the Wodonga sale on Tuesday last by the New Zealand Loan, on account of Mr. W. B…

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Successful Cattle Sale at Jerilderie

The Pastoral Times · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 4

N.Z. LOAN & M.A. CO, LTD: report: having conducted a special cattle sale: at Jerilderie on Friday last, when they submitted an attractive yarding of 627…

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Very Successful Special Sheep Sale

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 2

Breaking a record of dry weather special sales extending over the past 19 years, Messrs John McNamara and Co. experienced one with continuous light, steady…

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Sheep Blowfly Strike Modern Dc-tailing Methods

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 1

Harm will be done to the sheep grazing industry if recently published opinions of certain local graziers against modern detailing methods…

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24 Per Cent Reduction in Wheat Plantings

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 2

The area to be planted for wheat for all purposes this year may approximate 3,300,000 acres, representing a decrease of about 24 per cent, on…

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Canadian Wheat for Greece. Ottawa. June 25

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 5

Department of External Affaire announced that Canada has agreed to send 15,000 tons of wheat each month to Greece, the Swedish Red Cross…

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Central Wool Committee: 1042-43 Appraisements. Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 5

The Central Wool Committee has agreed that the general policy to be followed In decaling with applications in withhold wool so that it may be included in the 1842-45…

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“Key Dairymen Should Be Released From Army Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 2

While it is not desired to take one unnecessary farmer from the army, key men should be released for essential work of producing food, said the…

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Dry Butter Fat Exported CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 June 1942 · page 4

Revised regulations governing the quality and packing of dairy produce exported were announced today by the Minister for commerce…

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Success[?]ul Yar[?]awonga Sheep Special

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 June 1942 · page 4

John Mc[?] and Co Ply Ltd., Mel bourne and Y[?]wonga, report: Despite ine [?] wepther, our special sheep this [?] Friday last was a…

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Planned Sale of Wool Post-War Period Discussed MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 June 1942 · page 7

Extension of the Imperial wool purchase scheme to cover three full wool yean after the war has been recommended by the Post-War…

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