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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1948

1,371 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 69

Young Farmers at Wodonga Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 3

The judge of the Junior Young Farmers’ Class (Mr P. J. Maloney) at the Wodonga Show on Saturday, was very pleased with the high standard of the exhibits in this section, and said: “It augurs well for production in the future.” The winner was Yvonne Simmonds’, Huon, entry, while Phil Nankervis, Wooragee, gained second and third prizes. His heifers were attended by Tom…

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Most of N.E. Tobacco Crop Ruined Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 5

On his return from a tour of the tobacco growing districts north-east Victoria, the Minister for Agriculture…

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District Farmers Council Meets At Culcairn

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 5

The following delegates were present at the annual meeting of the Culcairn District Council of the F and S Association: Messrs…

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Sheep Shot

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 2

Cr. D. W. Langham who with his father Mr. D. Langham, snr., of Yanco is associated in their business as graziers, stud stock breeders and…

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Fewer Dairy Cattle Decline Partially Arrested

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 9

[?]ANBERRA, Monday. — [?] in Australian dairy herds [?] began in 1943 was [?] arrested during 1947,…

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Wodonga Cattle Market

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 2

The following is the order of sale for today’s Wodonga cattle [?] J. D. Turner, Dalgety and Co., Goldsbrough Mort, J. McNamara, New…

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Melbourne Wool Sales

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 1

The Melbourne Woolbrokers report that at the eighth series of wool sales in the 194748 season, held on February, 23rd to 26th and March 1st,…

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Butter Production Surplus Over Local Requirements

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 1

At the present time the quantity of butter manufactured in New South Wales factories shows a considerable surplus over local requirements, states…

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Wool Sales Off in Sydney Newcastle, Goulburn, Also Affected

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Mon.: Because of the tie up of overseas shipping caused by the Queensland railwaymen’s strike, wool sales in…

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Buyers to Consider Albury Wool Sales Effect of Queensland Strike

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 8

The effects of the Queensland railway strike, with the tie-up of shipping which followed, may yet spread to Albury. Wool sales in Sydney have been cancelled, and 150…

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Tabbita Farmers and Settlers' Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 1

On Wednesday, 18th February, a meeting of the Tabbita Farmers and Settlers' branch was held. Those members present were:…

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Berriquin Areas Use Irrigation for Dairying

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 4

Officers of the Division of Dairying of the NSW Department of Agriculture have given much assistance to dairy farmers in the Berriquin…

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Wheat Growers [?]

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 March 1948 · page 6

The annual meeting of [?] sub-branch of the [?] Union was held on Friday. [?] those present were Messrs W. [?]…

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Most of Big Wheat Crop Delivered

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 March 1948 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tues.: About 85 million bushels of State’s wheat crop had been delivered, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr Graham) said…

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Wool Price Creates Record

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 March 1948 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of Beechworth Council, Cr Nankavis, on behalf of his colleagues, congratulated Cr Warner,…

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Stock Owner Fined Allowed Cattle to Trespass of Reserve

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 March 1948 · page 3

Horace Edgar Hore, “Waverly,” Bowna, was charged at Court yesterday with having been the owner of 20…

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Fourth Advance. on Wheat in No. 10 POOL

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1948 · page 7

Appoval of the fourth advance of 1/ a bushel on bulk wheat and 1/3 a bushel on bagged wheat from the 1946-47 crop in No. 10 Pool, was announced…

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Albury Wool Sales To-day Buyers’ Decision Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 March 1948 · page 1

Albury wool sales will be held today and tomorrow. Buyers decided at a meeting the Wool Exchange…

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Travelling Lice-infested Sheep

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 3

In the Court of Petty Sessions on Thursday last before Mr. A. V. Quiggin, S.M., Mr. C. L. G. Fielder, Inspector of stock Diseases Act,…

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Farmers Lose Under Wheat Agreement An Analysis By Treasurer Of F. And S.A., SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 2

Whether the international wheat agreement would benefit Australia was not easily decided said the treasurer of the Earners and-Settlers’ Association (Mr. H. K. Nock) to-day…

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