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Farming & the land, 1932

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Appraisement Scheme To Stabilise Wool Prices

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 4

Mr. E. L. Bigg, of Armidale, states that a number of the younger graziers in the Armidale district agree with his contention that the only way…

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Wind Changed Township Saved Grim Fight in South Thousands of Sheep Perish SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 1

The timely dropping of the wind late last night prevented the township of Collector, 22 miles from Goulburn, from being…

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Potato Crop Competition

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 4

The following local farmers have entered plots for the potato crop competition promoted by the Central New England P. and A. Association:…

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Pastoral Award

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 6

The rates of wages under the pastoral award for the 12 months beginning 1st March next, have been adjusted according to the…

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Wool Averages

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 6

The average price per lb. of greasy wool for the seven months ending January 31 is 8.63d per lb, Australian money. The average price for the…

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Guernsey Cattle Black Marking

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 6

An interesting discussion on the black-nose marking in the Guernsey breed took place at the annual meeting of the Victorian branch of the…

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WHEAT-GROWING Mr. McDonald's Advice "Crop as Much Land as Possible

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 3

"Crop as much land as possible," is the advice to farmers of the Director of Agriculture (Mr. A. H. E. McDonald). He believes that developments…

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Wheat at 5- Professor's Prophecy ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 1

According to the South Australian Director of Agriculture, Professor Perkins, wheat may return to 5 per bushel in two or three years time…

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Wheat Prices a Hopeful Forecast. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 1

According to the South Australian Director of Agriculture (Professor Perkins) wheat may return 5/ a hashel in two or three years…

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Uralla Show. More Sheep Exhibits. Twenty or More Trotters

The Uralla Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 1

The Secretary reports that entries have been coming in steadily during the past several days, and so far as can be judged at…

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"Sneers and Smiles" Greet Protest Against Desecration of Good Friday Armidale Bishop's Outspoken Pastoral

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 4

In an outspoken Lenten Letter, the Bishop of Armidale (Rt. Rev. J. S. Moyes) makes a vigorous attack upon what he terms "the…

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Australian Wool Record. Superfine Lines Continue in Keen Demand

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 5

At our sale on the 1st February we offered 7354 bales of wool. Yass, Mudgee, Upper Hunter and New England districts, and also a…

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Stop Press Sydney Wool Sales Values Very Firm. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 1

Wi[?] Carson, Ltd. report:—"Values ruled very firm at the Sydney wool sales to-day. Strong Yorkshire competition was a…

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Wool Values Insurance. Sir John Higgins' Scheme. Rejected by Growers' Council

The Uralla Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 1

Chief business before a special meeting of the Australian Woolgrowers' Council held in Melbourne on Thursday, January 28, was consideration of…

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Pastures Protection Board Wire Netting Advances Liability of Directors. Overdue Rates to be Recovered Travelling Cattle Without Permit

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 7

At the meeting of the Pastures Protection Board on Saturday matters of importance to stocks w[?]ers were dealt with. A legal decision was given in the matter of the…

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Pastures and Crops Stock Inspector's Report Dry Weather Conditions

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 7

The stock inspector (Mr. G. M. E. White) presented the following general report to the last meeting of the P.P. Board:--…

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Dairying at Ashford Committee Active Advice From Department

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 4

Mr. C. T. O'Leary hon. secretary to the committee recently formed by the Ashford Shire Council with the object of reviving the dairying…

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Growing Fast New England Fat Lamb Movement Small Farmers Interested

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

Encouraging reports are given by enthusiasts behind the movement of the success of the New England Fat Lamb Breeders'…

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Cattle Ticks Quarintine Line

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 6

As a result of the deliberations of the Federal Cattle Tick Commission held at Sydney a few days ago it was decided to establish a…

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The Wool Market Firm In Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 7

Under strong competition, especially from Bradford and Japan, values were equal to closing rates of last week for all descriptions at Sydney…

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