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New England · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,681 stories in New England's papers · page 14 of 85

Good Entries For the Show Record Sheep Numbers

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

Though it is certain large numbers will be added before Wednesday of next week, when entries definitely close, the tally…

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Record Sale of Cattle 17,000 to One Buyer

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 3

A record Queensland sale of cattle was completed in Brisbane when the [?]erd of Hillgrove Station, Charters Towers, was sold to Brisbane…

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Guyra Show Fine Exhibition Attractive Ring Show High Quality Sheep

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

"Australia's cnonomy in these days depends on primary industry, and agricultural shows are thus or importance in that they…

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WOOL And Speculation Larger New South Wales Clip

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 8

The British Wool Purchase and Anraisement Scheme has been subjected to some cricicism in Australia and critics have also…

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Wool Handling Farmers' Objections High Costs and Charges

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

A substantial reduction in wool brokers' handling charges will be sought by the Fanners and Settlers' Association at the result of a decision by the…

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Stud Dispersals Affect Cattle Exhibits

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

Stud dispersals caused lack of competition in the cattle sections. The decline was referred to by Colonel M. F. Bruxner when he opened the show…

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Wool-Classing Students, Note!

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

Intending students in wool-classing are asked to meet Mr. Farncomb on the showground on Monday, February 26, after which the wool-classes will be…

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WHEAT To-day's Quotations SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 1

The Australian Wheat Board's quotations for export wheat were unchanged to-day. Bulk lots were quoted at 3 9[?] millers' bagged parcels, 4 0[?]…

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Sheep Show Within Show Fats Were Main Feature

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

The sheep show constituted a record both from the point of view of entries and quality. Fats were a feature of this section…

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Wool and Speculation Larger N.S.W. Clip

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 12

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: The British Wool Purchase and Appraisement scheme has been subjected to some criticism in Australia, and…

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Wool Gambling F. or S. Demand Speculators on the Move

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

The executive council of the Farmer sand Settlers Association at a meeting in Sydney, decided to request the Central Wool Committee and the…

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Bush Fires Raging Victoria and Near Sydney Sheep, Grass and Fencing Destroyed Volunteers Assist Police and Firemen MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 1

Severe bush and grass fires continued yesterday in various parts of the State. Only a few miles from Tangilbren which was burnt…

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Guyra Show Revealed Districts Agricultural Wealth Fats Outstanding Feature of Splendid Sheep Exhibits Judges Express Pleasure at High Quality Livestock

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

Guyra district is one of the most favoured in New South Wales and the Guyra people are not lacking in their efforts to forward its development. This statement was proved at the 35th annual exhibition of the Guyra Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association, staged on Tuesday and Wednesday…

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APPLES & Pears Armidale Crops Reviewed Weather Retards Development

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

Adverse weather throughout the greater part of January retarded development of apples and pears, said the Director of Marketing (Mr. A. A…

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Mouse-plague Growing Fears Warning to Farmers

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

There is growing evidence that mice are multiplying so rapidly that they may reach plague proportions by the end of summer or early autumn…

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"Bluey," the Faihful Cattle Dog

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 6

There are few dogs as intelligent as "Bluey," a magnificent blue cattle dog which haunts the gardens and out-patients'…

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Missing Sheep Alleged Theft a Committal for Trial

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 2

At the Deepwater Police Court on Wednesday, Maurice Maxwell Arandale was charged, before Messrs. A. McSpedden and J. M…

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Army Farm Pig Rearing at Cook Depots Prizes for Quick Fattening Results Novel British Plan

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 6

"There is now more money in pigs than in any other primary industry." said the South Australian Government pig expert (Mr…

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Wool Appraisement Farmers and Graziers' Report Top Price 25¼d

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 3

The Farmers and Graziers' Cooperative Co. Ltd. reports on the 15th instant: Our appraisement catalogue No. 14,…

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Wool Appraisements Brokers' Reports

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 6

The Country Producers" Selling Co. Ltd., report: Our appraisement catalogue No. 14 was finalised on the 15th instant. The selections were chiefly…

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