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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1950

1,532 stories in Murray's papers · page 36 of 77

Sheep Dogs to Show Pages

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 14

Fifty-nine entries have been received for the two sheep, dog trials which will be conducted on Thursday, and Friday next at…

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The Government Wool Plan

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 8

Woolgrowers in Australia received a complete shock when they heard that Mr McEwen, Minister for Commerce, Had fixed a levy of 7½ per cent on all wool sold by them during the…

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“World Must Use Less Wool”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Monday: In the coming wool season it is expected that the aggregate wool production of Australia, South…

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Rain Holds Up Shearing of 12 Million Sheep

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 15

BRISBANE, Monday: Continued rain over the greater part of Queensland today held up shearing of 12 million sheep, closed sugar…

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Australia Gains on Wheat Sale to Egypt

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Mon.: Australia’s offer to supply 7½ million bushels of wheat to Egypt returned 1/11 per bushel above the price agreed…

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“Wool Levy Entirely a Matter for the Industry”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 8

CANBERRA, Mon The question of the acceptance of the 7½ per cent wool levy was entirely for the wool industry itself, the…

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Victorian Dairy Farmers Discuss Problems

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 11

At a meeting of Tawonga branch of the Victorian Dairy Farmers’ Association held at Mongan’s Bridge School the delegates gave…

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History Made at Hay's Record Sheep Sale Turnover Was £148,545—Averagage £4/17/-

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 4

BUYERS from four States paid record prices for the largest yarding in recent years of woolled sheep to be auctioned in one day, when A.M. L. and F. Coy. and Younghusbands, in conjunction sold 30,438 sheep at Hay saleyards on June 30th…

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Public Funds Must Be Protected Minister Replies to Criticcism of Wool Levy

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 1

REPLYING to criticism of the 7½ per cent wool levy to finance the reserve price scheme, the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture (Mr. McEwen) said the magnitude of the sum required had to be seriously considered. The Treasury…

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Wool Growers Oppose Levy

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 12

Between 80 and 90 woo I growers, representing districts in many parts of N.S.W. and Victoria, at a meeting during the Sheep Show yesterday afternoon carried by overwhelming…

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Camera Walkabout at the Sheep Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 12

ABOVE: A line-up of Dorset Horns in the hands of the judge at the Albury Sheep Show yesterday. ABOVE LEFT: Owned and exhibited by Mr K. A. Drummond, Talgarno Park, Wodonga, this Ryeland…

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Albury Sheep Show Impressions Expert’s Review of the Exhibits

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 13

Exhibitors in the 1950 Albury Sheep show are to be commended on the excellence of their entries. Record entry of 772 sheep is of a high order and generally shows more quality and finish than [?] previous shows. The Show Society must also be congratulated on the…

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Leading Studs Represented at Albury Sheep Show Yesterday’s Auspicious Opening; To-day Is People’s Day

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 13

Many of Australia’s leading studs are represented at the fifth annual Albury Sheep Show, which opened yesterday in Dalgety’s spacious wool store. A large crowd attended. Sixty four breeders from widely-scattered areas, in N.S.W. and…

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Junior Farmers

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 7

On Friday, 7th July, Berrigan and Lalalty members of the Junior Farmers’ Club, were given a talk on pastures by Mr G. R. Godden, District…

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Urana Sheep Sale

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 3

New Zealand Lan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd., In conjunction with Messrs. J. M. Smith and Co., report having conducted a very…

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Wool Levy Opposed

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 2

At a well represented meeting of the Southern Riverina Advisory Committee of the Corriedale Association yesterday, it was…

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“Albury Sheep Show a Remarkable Success”

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 1

At the conclusion of the Albury Sheep Show last evening, Mr Ellis the secretary (Mr A. G. Young), and committee men of the society said they were very satisfied with the result…

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Leading Sheep Show in N. S. W.

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 9

The sheep show held by the Albury and Border Pastoral, and Horticultural Society has developed into one of the leading sheep shows of the State, and breeders and…

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“People’s Day” at Sheep Show Yesterday ---Record Crowd of 5200

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 8

Yesterday was People’s Day at the Albury Show Society’s fifth annual sheep show. The record crowd of 5200 which thronged Dalgety’s spacious wool store, enthusiastically acclaimed the exhibition the best yet staged in Albury…

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Experiment Farm for Myrtieford

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 14

The Victorian Department of Agriculture will [?] an experimental toba[?] growing farm near Myrtleford. Part of…

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