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New England · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

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Tractor Farming Care of the Plant Practical Advice

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 3

Frequently during the course of debates as to the relative value of horses and tractors for Agricultural work, the statement has been made that one…

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Ruined Farmers. March on City Demanding Food. Dramatic Sequel to Drought Losses. England (Arkansas)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 1

The prolonged dru[?]t that ruined hundreds of Central United States farmers last summer had a dramatic sequel when a mob of…

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Sydney Wool Sales "An Improved Tone"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 5

Sydney wool-selling brokers report that at the opening sales of the New Year, the market showed an improved tone and prices were equal to…

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Wheat Silos To Close at Week-end SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. Harris, manager of the Government grain elevators, said this morning that by the end of the present week the terminal silos would…

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The Wheat Growers F. and S.A. Recommendations Agreed to by Minister Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 1

The General Secretary of of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr. Cambridge, interviewed the Acting Minister for Markets, Mr. Forde, and…

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Shire Rates Reduction to 1 1/2d? Farmers and Graziers' Request

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 4

There appears to be every likehood that the new rate for the Severn Shire will be l 1/2d. as against 2 1/2d. at present…

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The Wool Market. Brokers' Report

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

Messrs. Dalgety and Company wired their loyal agent. D. W. Oliver. as follows: We offered 5461 bales of wool at the opening sales on Monday. The…

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Local and General Old-time Wool Prices

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 4

In the Armidale "Express" "51 years-ago"column, is a report of the wool sales, when, best greasy brought lOd to 12 id, fair 8d to 9d, inferior 6a,…

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New Castle Wool Sales. On the Air

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 3

The New England North and NorthWest Producers Co. Ltd. (Nenco) announce that for the first time in the history of wool selling in New South…

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Stop Press Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

The Farmers and Graziers' Coop Co., Ltd., report: Eleven thousand bales of wool were offered today. There was strong competition…

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Wheat Pool Maloney's Suggestion Hostile Criticism LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. Moloney's (Minister for Markets) suggestion, cabled from Vancouver, for a hundred per cent. pooling of wheat does not find support…

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Wheat Market No Change Nominal Price, 17 SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

There was no change in the wheat position yesterday from the preceding day. Sellers are quoting silo wheat at 25 for prompt or January…

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Nicaraguan Rebels' Policy of Despair. World Wheat Pool Mr. Parker Moloney's Suggestion Unpopular. Canada Blamed for Deplorable Position. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. Parker Moloney's suggestion in a cable from Vancouver for a hundred per cent. pooling of wheat does not find support…

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POSITION Most Unsatisfactory Farmers' Protest

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

"My Association is usually reluctant to criticise, but we consider that we cannot criticise too strongly the dilatoriness of the Commonwealth…

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Standardised Farming F.S.A. Supports Movement Aiming at Redction in Costs

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 7

In these Gays, when Australia is facing an economic crises there is heard on all sides a plea for off[?]ciency of production. Meeting in…

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The Cattle Path

The Uralla Times · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 4

Beyond the brook the pointed leaves, of the yellow iris had pricked through the grass, and were two inches high, in patches of twisted points, each…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 4

A good selection totalling 10.542 bales was offered at the Sydney wool sales yesterday. Of this number 9654 were sold at auction and an…

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Country Sheep Faster Transport to Homebush

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 6

An Inverell grazier suggested to the Glaziers' Association that representations should be made to the Railway Commissioners for the fast transit of…

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Wheat Farmers in Critical Position. No Immediate Hope of Relief. Sydney

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

Rationing is now being applied to the wheat industry. In the country 51 out of 99 silos are overflowing, and to relieve the…

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Opthalmia From Grass Seed. Treatment of Affected Sheep

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 6

Because of the heavy growth of grass this season trouble is occurring as a result of the seed getting into the eyes of sheep. This…

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