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New England · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1942

1,591 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 80

[?] War Alants--Pties of Tea-- F.A.Q. Wheat--Rise of Japan

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 6

Full mobilisation of the Australian armed forces to bring them to a war footing was announced on Saturday by the war cabinet. "It is…

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Shows Big Shrinkage N.S.W. Apple and Pear Crop

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 4

It has been estimated that the total apple crop that will be harvested in N.S.W. this season will not exceed 400,000 bushels and pears about…

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Farmers Ready to Kill Stock

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 3

South Coast farmers are prepared to adopt a scorched earth policy if ordered to do so by the military. The Mayor of South Shoalhaven…

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WOOL Average Prices Labor and Rabbits

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 3

Until a wool season is finalised, it is impossible for the Central Wool Committee to compile statistics showing the amount of…

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New Cattle Fodder Good Liveweight Increase on Straw Pulp

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 5

Britain's farmers are obtaining excellent results with the fodder now being produced by the new caustic soda straw-pulping…

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For the Sheep Man Anti-fly Measures the Labor Problem Value of Classing

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 6

Now that the shortage of rural labor is an acute problem, it is essential that no labor should be wasted. Anti-fly measures are…

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No Trace of Missing Boggabri Farm Hand BOGGABRI

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 1

Despite a continuous and widespread search by the police and local residents no trace has yet been found of Alten Noble (39), a farm worker, who has…

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Navy Bean Crop at Woodville

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

Harvesting of he navy bean crop has commenced at Woodville (states the Armidale "Express). Mr. D. M. Shand said that he early crops were…

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Farmers and Settlers Urge "Yes" Maize Vote

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

Maize growers are urged by the Farmers and Sutlers Association to vote "Yes" at the forthcoming ballet in connection with the…

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Wheat Under Irrigation

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 3

Twelve to 15 bag wheat crops have been stripped on quite a number of farms in the Leeton-Griff[?]th district this year. Throughout the…

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Plea for Youth Farmers of Future

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 6

Addressing a recent conference of farmers on the subject of educating the boy on the farm to take his place in the community as a citizen, Mr. C…

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Potato Crops New England Review Light Yields Expected

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 6

Throughout the bulk of the inland potato-growing districts, hot, dry and unfavourable weather has been experienced…

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For Better Farming Landlord arid Tenant New Acf And? Its Purpose

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 3

The Agricultural Holdings Act, 1941, has now passed through all stages in Parliament, and will be proclaimed in the near future…

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Wheat Prices Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 4

The Australian Wheat Board's quotations were unchanged to-day. Millers' bulk lots for home consumption ate quoted at 3/111 per bushel…

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Local and General Cat Foster Mother to Two Cattle Pups

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 4

The "Manning River Times" states: A house cat at Main Arm, Mullimbimby, is the foster mother to two cattle pups. She is feeding the pups…

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Scheme to Store Our Wool in Inland Towns

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 3

Wool is to be stored in a chain of inland sheds so that it will not be exposed to the risks of enemy action. The Minister for Commerce, Mr…

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Wool Appraisements

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 8

Guyra wool appraisements to hand this week are: F. S. Burey 223d, W. F. Cregan 16¾d, T. Newberry 16¾d, A. A. Newberry 18¼d, A. A. Mackenzie…

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Wheat Production Mr. Scully's Warning

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 8

The Minister for Commerce Mr. Scully has warned large wheat- growers that it might be necessary to enforce some reduction, of the areas they…

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Weevils in Wheat West Australia's Plight

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

Recent statements that much of the wheal stored in Western Australia is badly infested by weevil were confirmed by Mr. A. Wilson. M.P.. who is…

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WHEAT To-day's Quotarions SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 1

The Australian Wheat Board's quotations were unchanged. Miller's bulk lots tor home consumption were quoted at 311t bushel…

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