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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1945

1,416 stories in Murray's papers · page 26 of 71

Devastation in Holland Farmlands Submerged

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 April 1945 · page 1

The whole of West Holland lies at the mercy of the Germans, who, as a result of the destruction of the Zuider Zee dykes, have in 15 minutes wiped…

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No Chaff for Dairy Cows Albury Milk Supply May Be Jeopardised

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 April 1945 · page 3

“After discussing the fodder position with a leading produce merchant I find that chaff will not be available in future for dairy stock in…

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Another Nazi Crime; 15,000 Dutchmen May be Dead [?] of Acres of Farmland Submerged Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 April 1945 · page 3

[?] correspondent with the First [?] Army revealed that [?]erial [?] showed yesterday for the first [?] the full extend of the damage…

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Wirlinga Dairyman Fined

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 April 1945 · page 2

F. Humphrey, dairyman, of Wirlinga, did not appear in Albury court yesterday to answer allegations by Mr Darrell William Crowfoot, inspector…

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Wheat Supplies

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1945 · page 1

The State Superintendent of the Australian Wheat Board (Mr. Holborow), announces that stocks of bulk wheat in the country silos are wearing depletion…

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Farming Educational Scheme

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1945 · page 3

The system of agricultural instruction and associated activities of Agricultural Instructors of the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture, is now to be…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes Drought Relief Final Payment Being Made

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 4

Final grant payment to growers of wheat, oats and barley who are eligible for assistance under the Cereal Growers Drought Relief Act,…

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Fears for Australia' Flocks Debate on Wool Promotion Bill

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 3

Speaking on the Wool Use Promotion Bill in the House of Representatives on Thursday night Mr. Hutchinson, Liberal, Victoria…

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Young Farmers’ Corner

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 6

From now [?] the Young Farmers Corner will be a regular weekly [?] of this [?] Contributions from any young [?] will be welcomed…

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District News Burrumbuttock Red Cross Circle Farmed

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 3

[?] public School has formed [?] of the Junior Red Cross. The [?]bearers are : President, Gordon [?] secretary, Marie Harms;…

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Wangaratta Cattle Market

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 2

There was a lighter yarding of all classes of cattle al the Wangaratta market on Thursday. In the opening stages of the fat cattle sales values Improved, but eased…

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Wheat for Feeding Livestock

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 5

Now that bulk wheat supplies have, been exhausted in this district, farmers who require wheat for stock feed will be supplied with bagged…

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Items of News Stock Wheat at Walla

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 2

Arrangements ore being made for the delivery of stock wheat at Walla on Wednesday. May 2…

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Wool and Stock Reports the Riverine "Grazier" Office

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 2

Messrs. Wilkinson, and Lavender, Ltd., wire under yesterday's date:— Sheep: There was a total yarding of 27,476, of which 16,867 were sheep…

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Table Top and Culcairn Successes at Cattle Show SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 April 1945 · page 5

Record entries at stud beef cattle from four Blales-Queensland NSW, Victoria, and South Australia-faced the Judges at the almost Sydney [?]…

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Federal Minister Hotly Criticised on Fodder Starvation May Kill 20 Million Sheep MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 April 1945 · page 3

The Minister for Commerce (Mr Scully), who said today that the continued effects of the drought on meat supplies might force another cut in the meat ration, was strongly criticised by the Victorian Minister for Agriculture (Mr Martin). The fodder position is getting worse, and…

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Walbundrie Farmers Annual Meeting of Wheatgrowers’ Union Branch (Contributed)

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 April 1945 · page 5

At the annual meeting of Walbundrie branch of the Wheatgrowers’ Union, oflice-be[?] elected were: President, Mr J. Poaer; vice-presidents. Messrs K. Clear…

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Chaff Refused Owners of Dairy Cattle Critical Position Arises at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 May 1945 · page 3

An Albury firm could bring 2000 tons of chaff to Albury tomorrow if the Government would grant permission for its carriage from the north by rail. This assurance was given the “Mail” by Mr J…

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Overseas Wool Position

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 May 1945 · page 4

Messrs. Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd. write on wool prospects after the end of the war in Europe:— "The English mills are under more…

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Price of Seed Wheat

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 May 1945 · page 1

Mr. J. A. Lawson, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. E. H. Graham) :…

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