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Farming & the land, 1947

1,662 stories in Murray's papers · page 45 of 84

Record Crop Sown in Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 1

"Prospects for a wonderful season are better at this stage than they have been for the past 8 to 10 years." This heartening statement was made…

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Sheep Skin Sales Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 6

An irregular market prevailed for 56,479 sheepskins offered for sale today, while burry descriptions were at times easier. Values on the average showed no material…

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Wool Shipments by Dispute Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 2

Wool shipments overseas are threatened by a dispute which has arisen on the Sydney waterfront, involving the wool, hide and skin section of the Storemen and…

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Wool Feelers by America New York

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 2

The Geneva correspondent of the New York “Times” states that the delegation to the Geneva trade conference has asked Washington for guidance on how far it…

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Farms Available for Ex- Servicemen Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr Sheahan) invited applications from ex-members of the services for two farms in Junee and Goulburn…

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Rabbits Not Destroyed Walla Farmer Fined

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 4

“I am taking Into consideration the evidence that defendant is suffering from war Injuries,” said the magistrates in Albury court (Mr E. J…

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Butter Goes Further

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 1

After experimenting with various ways of making butter go further, we consider that the recipe is as near perfection as possible. It has added…

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Wodonga Cattle Market

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 2

There will be a yarding of 526 fat cattle, 244 choppers, 269 store cattle, 131 dairy cattle and 12 bulls at today’s Wodonga market. Order of Sale: 1. Dalgety and Co.;…

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Butter Goes Further Rationing Commission Recipe

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 2

After experimenting with various ways of making butter go further, we consider that this recipe is as near perfection as possible. It has added…

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Butter Production Slumps; Cheese Up CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 4

Butter production for the Commonwealth slumped by over 8000 tons in the 10 months ended May last, compared with production in the same 10…

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Sheep Classing Characters Desirable in a Flock

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 2

However small the flock, periodical classing should be a feature of its management if it is to give maximum returns. The following desirable…

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Highly Successful Special Sheep Sale at Yarrawonga

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 1

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited (Inc. in England) wish to announce having conducted a further very successful…

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The Australian Wheat Harvest May Reach 200 Million Bushels

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 1

About two million more acres will be sown down in wheat in Australia this year than last year. Wheat industry leaders estimate a total Australian harvest of 200 million bushels if good rains follow the recent…

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Big Wheat Surplus Is Expected Soon Industry’s Position Discussed At Farmers’ Conference SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 3

The Australian wheat farmer would not be justified In opening new wheat areas in view of the present world wheat position, said Mr. C. J. Hanes, economist and honorary member of the Australian Agricultural Bureau…

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Commercial Fat Lamb and Sheep Sales Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 2

Fat sheep were in very light supply at Newmarket sales today, and although some good quality wethers from the western district were included, there was also a big…

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Sheep Show Entries Up By 25 Per cent. On Last Year

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 3

An over-all increase of 25 per cent, in the entries for the Albury Sheep Show on August 5, 6 and 7 has justified the confidence expressed early that entries would…

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Kiewa Valley Young Farmers

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Kiewa Valley Young Farmers’ Association was held at Kergunyah. Mr A. Ford was re-elected president; Mr A. Turner and…

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Mr. McKell Says Farming Efficiency Needs Improving SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 5

Australia might well be proud of her contribution to the food needs of the world but, under existing conditions, there was certainty no room for complacency, said the Governor-General (Mr. W. J. McKell opening the conference of the Agricultural Bureau of N.S.W. at…

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Sheep Appeal

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 3

The response to the Sheep Appeal has not been as liberal as was hoped, though many have forwarded cash donations in lieu of sheep…

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Commercial Newmarket Cattle Sales Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 2

A smaller yarding of 1470 fat bullocks:— approximately 385 fewer than the previous sale—were offered for auction at Newmarket today. The quality was not as good as…

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