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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1966

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New Wheat Storages

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1966 · page 7

Following the announcement last year of the construction of a series of new wheat storages in the State,…

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Threat of Black Disease in Sheep

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1966 · page 4

From now until autumn is a dangerous period for sheep that have not been vaccinated against black disease…

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Increased Wool Key to Growers Economic Welfare

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1966 · page 7

The economic welfare of woolgrowers appeared to be closely associated with further increases in wool…

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British Wool Trade Disappointed on Referendum Result

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1966 · page 6

Local woolgrower and leading U.F.W.A. member, Mr Reg O’Neill, of Berrigan, has directed the attention…

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Should Know About Cattle Compensation

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1966 · page 7

Many claims under the Compensation Act have to be disallowed when owners fail to comply with…

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Farms available in Berriquin district

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1966 · page 2

Two Irrigation farms In the Deniliquin district will be available for closer settlement perpetual lease…

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Berrigan - home of summer crop seed industry

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1966 · page 8

Berrigan is fast establishing itself as the home of the summer crop seed industry in New South Wales. The seed industry in the…

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Summer Crop and General Field Day to be Held

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1966 · page 1

An enthusiastic gathering of summer crop growers and local business associates met in Berrigan on Thursday night to form a committee to organise the second summer crop and general…

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Banking Facilities at 1966 Sheep Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1966 · page 2

The 1966 Sydney Sheep Show and Ram Sales will be held at the R.A.S. Showgrounds from 7th to 11th…

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Berrigan wheat farmers’ storage was cheap

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1966 · page 1

Figures released by the Berrigan Wheat Committee bulk storage for 1964/65 season shows that the scheme…

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Cattle Stealing Charges at Finley Court

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1966 · page 7

On Tuesday, at the Finley Quarter Sessions Court, two men were charged with cattle stealing before Mr Featherston, S.M. Those charged were Frederick G. Stenner, of Finley, and Lawrence…

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Dairy Officer Reports on Prospects Weather Conditions

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1966 · page 3

Weather conditions to the 25th January remained hot and dry. Day time temperatures varied between 74…

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Berrigan Maize Crop Creates Great Interest

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1966 · page 1

The rapidly expanding summer crop industry in Berrigan is a constant provider of new interests. Waxy sorghum, hybrid…

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Summer Crop Field Day: Farmers Show Their Interest

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1966 · page 1

A crowd of approximately 200 people attended the second annual summer crop field held at “Rothiemay,” the property of Mr Max Pyle, Berrigan, on Tuesday of fast week…

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Two Men Gaoled on Finley Cattle Stealing Charges

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1966 · page 1

In Deniliquin District Court on Friday last, Judge Pilcher sentenced former Finley football coach, Laurie Icke, to 12 months goal for cattle stealing. He also sentenced Frederick George…

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Ten Million Sheep Have Died in Past Two Years

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1966 · page 6

Ten million sheep have died in NSW ever the past two years mainly because of the drought, the Department of…

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Irrigated Wheat Responds to Nitrogen in I.C.I.A.N.Z. Trials

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1966 · page 6

Trials conducted by ICINNZ in the Riverina have provided dramatic evidence of the value of nitrogen…

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Summer Crop Field Day Now Taking Shape

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1966 · page 1

The Committee for the second annual Berrigan Summer Crop and Machinery Field Day met on Wednesday night to complete details of organisation and also finalise the programme…

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Berrigan Summer Crop Field Day a District Showcase

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1966 · page 1

Australia’s rural output has been raised by 62 per cent over the past 15 years. This has largely been achieved fey increased production existing farm lands…

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Butter Import Quotas Reviewed in Great Britain

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1966 · page 5

Following a review by the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom butter import quotas Australia will be able…

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