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New England · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1929

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Frightful Injuries Fatality at Wheat Silos SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 1

Harold Evans, aged 30, was fatally injured at the wheat silos at White Bay last night. He was working with Andrew Armstrong on the machinery…

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Newcastle as Port For North and North-west. Wool Sales' Issue

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 11

Complimentary references to Newcastle as a port and to the recent successful wool sales were made by visiting bowlers from the…

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District News. Gum Flat Farmers and Settlers' Association

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 6

The postponed meeting of this organisation was held in the local hall on Saturday evening, December 29th. The president of the branch (Mr. G…

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North Coast Wool Good Prices Realised Success at Gordon-brook Sheep Fat and Healthy

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 2

The wool clip from Gordon Brook Station, on the Upper Clarence, which was sold in Sydney on December 20, realised 5d. a 1b. above the average…

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The Wool Market. Holiday Slackness

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 4

Sehute, Bell, and Co., Ltd., report: Holiday spirit is dominant and very few transactions in wool are possible. In such sales, however as,…

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United States Wool Marketing. Pools Advocated

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 12

According to the "Journal of Commerce," an attempt is being made by the United States National Wool Growers' Association to pool about…

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Syndey Wool Sales. District Clips on the Market

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 13

The Fanners and Graziers Co-opCo., Ltd., write:—The opening sale of the year has been allotted to Brisbane, where a…

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Hawks Attack Sheep. Troubles of the Grazier. Discussion at P.P. Board Meeting

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 2

When the estimates were under consideration at the Armidale P.P. Board meeting on Thursday, Mr. A. S. Wiseman asked whether…

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New Year Wool Sales. Safe Market Outlook. Winebcombe, Carson, Ltd

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 4

The eyes of the wool work centred on the Brisbane [?] the first Australian sales of New Year, which open in that centre…

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To Treat Blown Sheep. Some Hints for the Stockman

The Uralla Times · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 2

Individual sheep can often be caught and treated in the paddock, but with a serious infestation it may be necessary to yard the flock or run…

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Safe Market Outlook New Year Wool Sales

The Inverell Times · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: The eyes of the wool world world will be centred on the Brisbane market for the Australian sales of the New…

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World Record Flight From Sydney To Adelaide Pastoral Leases in Northern Territory Waste Spaces Problem SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 1

Representatives of pastoral lessees in the Northern Territory will confer with the Minister for Home Affairs on problems on settlement in…

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Bradford Wool Market London

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 1

At Bradford quotations were fully maintained but business was small…

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Champion Wool Barraba Gets "The Belt" Growers' Rivalry

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 3

In 1924, Mr. C.P. Wilson, of "Mayvale," Barraba, received the highest price in this State during recent years for his merino wool, topping the…

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Rural Education Junior Farmers' Clubs Donations in Kind Ranted

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 3

Sir Ernest Clarke, on a recent visit to Yanco Agricultural High School, remarked' that money was well expended on such type of school and…

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Wool "Championship." Growers' Rivalry

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 1

Have you heard of the wool belt? It is a coveted prize that goes to the New South Wales woolgrower who gets the highest price in the season for…

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Wool Sales Brisbane

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:- The wool sales opened to-day with a good selection. Competition was keen generally, especially from…

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Sheep Suffer. Worm Infestation. Pastoralists Warned

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 7

On a recent visit to the southern tablelands. Dr. H. R. Seddon, of the Glenfield Veterinary Research Station, found that some mortalities in sheep…

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Pastoral Prospects Problems and Hopes Graziers President Vews

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 5

Mr. F. H. Tout, president of the Graziers' Association, discussing the pastoral industry in retrospect and prospect, is cautiously optimistic not…

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