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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1950

1,532 stories in Murray's papers · page 54 of 77

Wool Sales to Russia Under Scrutiny

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 9

CANBERRA, Thurs.: The Prime Minister (Mr Menzies) said in the House of Representatives today that sales of wool to…

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To Investigate Allowance to Wheat Board Head

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 8

CANBERRA, Thurs.: The Postmaster-General (Mr Anthony) said in the House Representatives today that would investigate the…

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Flood-bound Wool to Be Flown Out

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 4

Mr A. Vickery has arranged to fly out his wool clip from his flood-bound Willandra Station, in western New South Wales…

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Wool Market Easing Tendency Continues Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 5

The wool market closed today with a continued easing tendency, which was more pronounced on top lines and brooder quality wools. The competition came…

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Sheep Body-strike Will Be Serious Unless Graziers Take Necessary Precautions

The Observer · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 5

Body strike in sheep will again be a serious problem for graziers this year, unless active control measures are taken and there is a marked…

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Farm Production in Culcairn Shire

The Observer · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 2

The division of marketing and agricultural economics of the Department of Agriculture has compiled the following figures regarding acreage and…

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Items of News Aid to Flood-stricken Farmers

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 2

The NSW Minister for Agriculture (Mr Graham) yesterday asknowledged final gifts of fodder donated, in response to his appeal…

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Another Calf for Junior Farmers

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 9

A second stud jersey heifer calf has been donated to the Albury branch of the Young Farmers’ Club by Mr R. McFarland. “Corrick”…

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District Dairy Herds

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 7

Mr. Ken Armstrong, a field officer of the Australian Jersey Herd Society, judged the dairy cattle section at the recent…

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Record Victorian Wheat Crop

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 September 1950 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Friday : Victorian wheat crop this year is expected to reach the record figure of 59 million bushels…

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Wool Makes Attractive Play Suit

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 September 1950 · page 6

This bright blue and white all-wool dress is coolness itself. Top is cobalt blue; the skirt is in wool challis of “neck-tie print” in blue on white. The entire costume weighs less than 9 ounces…

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New Wool Tax Formula? CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 September 1950 · page 3

The Liberal and Country Parties, at a joint meeting today, were reported to have reached a measure of agreement on a new wool tax formula. The meeting was asked to consider the…

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Tribute to Woman by Leading Wool Man

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 September 1950 · page 7

NEW YORK, Fri.: Americans consider an Australian woman an outstanding figure in the wool industry. This was told to AAP by Mr…

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Formers’ Spokesman Condemns Wool Tax

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 October 1950 · page 3

The proposed wool export tax was the most unjust and sectional taxation suggestion ever made by any Government,…

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Resents Attacks on Farmers’ Incomes

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 October 1950 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Sun.: It was amazing how quickly economists and Federal taxing authorities became agitated whenever farmers…

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Springhurst Butter “Perfect”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1950 · page 8

A meeting of the board of directors of Springhurst butter factory congratulated the staff on their excellent results. It was stated that the…

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Merino Wool Prices Down

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1950 · page 14

PERTH, Mon.: At Perth wool sales today good merino fleeces were about 10 per cent lower than at last sale three weeks ago…

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Farmers Not To Blame For Dear Bread Australian Wheat Cheapest in the World

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 October 1950 · page 7

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, the State Leader of the Country Party, Lt.-Col. Bruxner, said that dear bread in…

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“Now Blame The Wool-Grower”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 October 1950 · page 8

"There is no madness like political lunacy” said Mr. Hugh S. Roberton, M.H.R., for Riverina, speaking in Sydney…

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Japs Forceful Buyers at Wool Sales

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1950 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Monday: American, and Japanese representatives were particularly forceful operators for crossbred wool on…

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