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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1946

1,914 stories in Murray's papers · page 80 of 96

Many Wheat Men Turn To Grain Sorghum

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 2

In most N.S.W, wheat areas where wheat had failed, many growers were anticipating above normal summer rains and contemplated sowing…

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Seed Wheat for 1947 Planting Arrangements for Supply

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 1

Arrangements to supply seed wheat for planting next season (1947) have received further consideration by the Department of…

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Increased Interest in Bradford Wool Sales LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 8

According to advices from Bradford the sales there today and on November 1 will command increased interest because of the temporary suspension…

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Wool Oddments Affected by New Order CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 1

Manufacturers can now dispose of oddments and outsorts of wool purchased during the appraisement period up to October 31, 1945. under…

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Seed Wheat Competition P. and A. Society to Conduct Local Competition

The Independent · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 4

Following the abandonment of championship field wheat competitions by the Royal Agricultural Society this year, owing…

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Impressions and Recollections of the Art Exhibition (By the “Pastoral Times” Art Representative) Impression In Oils and Water Colors

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 8

Impressionism developed in France with artists, such as Monet and Sisley, aeacting from the accepted characteristics of painting. Impressionism in its…

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“Black” Ban on Wool May Be Lifted Agreement Reached in Sydney Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 5

A union “black” ban on wool handled by Dalgety and Co. Ltd. and the Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co. will be lifted immediately…

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"Overstocking" of Dairy Cows an Objectionable Practice

The Independent · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 3

When newly calved cattle are displayed for sale, it frequently happens that the owner, desiring to attract attention to the capacity of…

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Progressive Farmer Returns

The Independent · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 2

At a press interview at the Head Office of the Rural Bank on his return from America by the "Monterey," Mr. A. K. Gardiner, winner…

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Dairymen Are Exasperated BRISBANE, Thursday

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 2

“Dairymen are exasperated at the Way the Labor Government appoints committees and calls for reports,” leader of the Federal Parliamentary…

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To Sow Next Crop Assistance From Rural Bank Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 4

Arrangements have been made for financial assistance to be made available to those requiring it for purchase of seed wheat, superphosphates and fuel…

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Farmers in Depressed Areas Cost of Assistance £1,750,000 SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 4

State Premier (Mr. McKell) today reviewed the progress of the Government’s plans to rehabilitate farmers in the south-western section of the…

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Commercial Sheep Skin Sales Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 November 1946 · page 6

At the sheep sales today, 69,131 were offered. There was a good demand for all lines at prices which were a par to [?] a [?] dealer Quotations: Merino, full…

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Wodonga Special Cattle Sale 3368 YARDED; 3302 SOLD

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 November 1946 · page 6

John McNamara and Co. Pty. Ltd. report: We conducted a further largo special sale of store cattle at Wodonga yesterday. when we were again favored with a direct…

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Lack of Rain Ruins Harvest Prospects in Albury District Wheat Return Will Be Halved, Says Expert

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 November 1946 · page 6

This has been a season of contrasts, commencing: with good autumn rains, excellent winter rains in July, followed sharply by an abnormally dry spring. Crops in south-east Riverina showed great promise at the end of August, then prospects fell sharply in October. During early September, prospects everywhere indicated a first class harvest, providing nothing…

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Kiewa Butter Factory Co. Has A Satisfactory Year

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 7

Annual meeting of the Kiewa Butter Factory Company was largely attended. The chairman (Mr. J. Quirk) moved That the nominal capital of the company…

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Wool Sales Here on November 11

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 2

Albury wool sales, postponed from last Wednesday and Thursday because of the shipping tie-up, have been set down for Monday,…

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Red Bluff Young Farmers

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the [?] Bluff Young Fanners’ Club, Mr [?] Turner was elected president [?] Simmonds, vice-president; Mr [?]…

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Finley Butter Factory Opened

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 November 1946 · page 6

The butted factory at Finiey recently erected by the Berriqum Cooperative Society Ltd. was officially opened by the Shire President, Cr…

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Big Yarding of Cattle

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 November 1946 · page 2

It is doubtful whether there has ever been a heavier yarding of cattle in the fortnightly market at Wodonga than that to be offered today. A total…

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