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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1919

572 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 29

American Wheat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 5

The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" states that President Wilson has issued a proclamation fixing the price of the 1919 wheat crop…

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Waratah Sales Cattle Market Dull

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 5

There was a heavy supply of back fatters at Waratah sales to-day, and with a full attendance of buyers competition was extremely animated. Sold up to 4os 10d. There was a fan supply of fat cattle, but the quality was not up to the requirements of the trade, and consequently the values…

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Wheat Commission. Mr. Georgeson's Evidence. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 5

Mr. Justice Pring to-day continued his investigation as Royal Commissioner into the circumstances surrounding the sale of wheat to Mr. Georgeson…

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A Missing Letter Wheat Board Inquiry Question of Contracts "Bags or Tons" SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 5

The Wheat Commission took further evidence to-day. Mr. Georgeson, recalled, was informed by Mr. Justice Pring that he would…

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Woodville Cattle

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 5

Mr. Henry Croaker's estate at Woodville was the scene of activity yesterday, when some first-class blood stock, cattle and horses were put up…

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The Wheat Inquiry. Further Evidence. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 4

Further evidence was taken by Mr. Justice Pring, the Royal Commissioner appointed to inquire into the sale of a large parcel of wheat to Mr. George…

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"No Bias" Mr. Blackets Position Wheat Deal Inquiry "Smith's Weekly" Refused SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 4

Mr. E. J. Loxton, K.C., appeared before the Royal Commission on the Georgeson wheat deal to-day on behalf of the proprietors of "Smith's…

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Farm and Produce. Quality of Our Butter

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 10

Statistics furnished by the Dairy Expert of the New South Wales Agricultural Department, comparing the quantity and quality of factory butter…

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The Wheat Inquiry. Further Evidence. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 7

The inquiry into the sale of 72,000 tons of 1916-17 wheat by the Government to Mr. Georgeson was continued by Mr. Justice Pring, the Royal Commissioner,…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 4

Business in dairy produce has shown an improvement during the week. The price of butter has been increased by a halfpenny per lb., in order to cover the cold…

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Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 4

Trade in the farm produce market has been well maintained during the week. Supplies that are coming forward are not sufficient to mitt the demand. There is…

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Farming Implements, Etc

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 8

Mr. James Kirkwood will sell on Thursday next July 31, farming implements, horses, furniture, etc., at the residence of Mr. Andrew Bishop, Woodville…

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Here and There Sale of Farming Effects

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 5

On Thursday next, July 31, at Woodville, near Maitland, an opportunity will be given to farmers and others to secure some valuable…

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Warwick Farm Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 3

The race meeting held at Warwick Farm on Saturday was well attended. Results: Hurdle Race, a handicap of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs…

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Dairy Control Massy Greene's Scheme Factories' Condemnation

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 3

The scheme for the organization of the dairying industry that has been presented by the Federal Minister for Trade and Customs (Mr. W. Massy…

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The Wheat Inquiry. Further Evidence. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 4

Mr. Justice Pring, the Royal Commissioner appointed to inquire into the sale of a quantity of wheat to Mr. George Georgeson by the State Wheat Board on…

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The Wheat Inquiry. Minister's Bank Account. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 July 1919 · page 5

Mr. Justice Pring, the Royal Commissioner appointed to inquire into the sale of a quantity of wheat by the State Government to Mr. Georgeson, continued…

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The Wheat Inquiry. Further Evidence. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 4

The investigation by Mr. Justice Pring into the sale of 72,000 tons of wheat by the State Government to Mr. Georgeson was continued at No. 1 Jury Court to-day…

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Canadian Wheat Action Against Profiteers VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 5

Advices from Ottawa state that the Canadian Government will take action to prevent speculation on the Canadian wheat crop for 1919. It was…

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Birth of a Town. How Aberdeen Grew Flourishing Dairy Farms

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 4

From experience in their own rapidly progressing district, the people, of Newcastle hare a keen appreciation of the importance to a locality of…

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