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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1948

1,371 stories in Murray's papers · page 61 of 69

Prevention of Weevil Infestation in the Wheat Crop

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 4

In the present world food situation it is particularly important that every precaution be taken to ensure that this season's wheat crop be stored successfully. If the risk of weevil infestation is to be reduced to the minimum, point out officers of the Department of Agriculture…

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Preliminary Wheat Forecast

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 6

"A preliminary assessment of the forthcoming wheat harvest indicated that it may approach 73 million bushels." This was…

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Melbourne Wool Sales

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 2
Also in The Pastoral Times

The Melbourne Woolbrokers report that after a break of three weeks occasioned by the visit of the trade to other centres, auctions were resumed…

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Commission Offers Material for Water Main “Pastoral Times” Forecast Confirmed

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 1

As predicted by the “Pastoral Times,” the Hospitals Commission has offered to provide materials with which to connect a water main…

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Wheat Engorgement of Horses Method of Treatment

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 3

During the harvest season there are frequent inquiries from wheat districts as to treatment of horses which have gorged themselves on…

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Five-year Limit Proposed on Wheat Guarantee

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 1

Under its wheat stabilisation scheme the Government on Tuesday proposed to guarantee prices for five years, Mr. Pollard, Minister for Commerce and Agriculture, said in winding up the second reading debate in Parliament…

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Issue of Coupons Soon Rationing of Tea and Butter

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 6

Coupons for tea and butter will be issued on one day only this year--Saturday, November 27. With the ending of clothing and…

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Wheat Plan Bill Introduced Into House Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 8

WHEAT Industry Stabilisation Bill, which will provide necessary legislation to rive effect to the plan screed upon by Federal and State Governments for marketing of Australia wheat harvested up to and including 1952-53 season…

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Suitable Areas for Dairy Farmers

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 8

SYDNEY, Thurs. : Dairy farms carrying from 37 to 45 cattle which produced about 10,000 lbs. of commercial butter a year, were…

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Yerong Creek C.w.a. Aids Seaside Homes Appeal Through Sale of Wool

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Yerong Creek branch of the Country Women's Association was held in the Public Hall on Wednesday, October 27. Mrs…

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Arrangement of Grazing Paddocks Importance in Farm Planning

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 6

While it is important that the paddocks used for cropping shall be as near as possible to the farm buildings, it is also an…

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Advance on Oat Crop of 110 a Bushel

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 3

A second advance of 110 a bushel, less freight, for the 1974-48 oat crop was announced by Mr. Pollard, Minister for…

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[?] Weather Affects Potato Crops

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 7

SYDNEY, Thurs : Recent had weather had seriously [?] this year’s early coastal crop of [?] and it was [?]that…

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Wool Pessimists Miss the Point

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 November 1948 · page 2

The economic Jeremiahs of the community who are constantly wailing that the high price of wool is one of the main factors in building up a system of inflation have joined the ranks of the prophets, and are gloomily forecasting that world…

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Riverina Sheep for New Guinea Big Plan To Develop Territory

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 November 1948 · page 5

Younghusband Limited, Wagga, have purchased on behalf of clients 800 second Romney cross ewes, one year old, and 30 stud…

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Items of News a Cheque for Wheat Growers

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 November 1948 · page 2

The Australian Wheat Board announced yesterday that the fourth, advance of 2/ per bushel on No. 11 pool (season 1947-48) wheat…

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200 Million Bushel Wheat Crop Expected

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 November 1948 · page 2

CANBERRA, Mon-: This season’s wheat crop is expected to yield slightly less than 200 million bushels, which, although not as…

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Queensland Cattle Sold at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 November 1948 · page 2

Riverina grazier Mr Jack Coughlan. of “K[?] Darlington Point, completed the longest cattle trek with…

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Cudgewa Butter Medal for High Quality

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 November 1948 · page 7

At the annual meeting of shareholders of Cudgewa Dairy Co. Ltd, suppliers were complimented by the manager, Mr Blair, on the high…

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