America's Wheat Crop
Washington reports that it is estimated that the United States winter wheat crop will be 334,647,000 bushels, nearly 34 per cent. less than last year…
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Farming & the land, 1920
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Maitland Stock Sales CATTLE
Cattle were in very light supply, the bulk consisting of [?] and inferior qualities. There was the usual attendance of buyers, and competition was not…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →London Wool Sales. London
The wool sales closed quietly. The following were among the sales:—Camel, 80d; Mount Bute, highest 79½d, average 77d; C.W.C., 123½d and 121d; New…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Drought Trials Grave Butter Position Maize and Wheat Dearer
The outlook with regard to the New castle butter market is very serious. On Saturday a meeting of the winter pool committee was held to consider…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Whose Wool Scheme Is It?
A "Sydney Morning Herald" message from Melbourne declares that confirmation was caused in wool circles by the announcement of the Prime Minister of the details of the disposal of the next wool clip. "The matter has been kept very secret," the message continues, and…
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There is a great diversity of opinion among wool growers as to the system for the disposal of the clip. Prior to the war there was of course no…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wheat Outlook Another Failure Feared Bread Requirements Sydney
Many leading men in the wheat trade are uneasy on the point whether the authorities are seized the importance of ensuring the future…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wool Sales. Mr. Hughes' Scheme. Resentment of Brokers. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
The wool scheme proposed by Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister of Australia, has surprised the wool trade, and roused much discussion, particularly the proposal…
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Mr. Goldfinch, the Director of the Wool Department, in an interview said it was extremely unllikely that Mr. Hughes' wool scheme would be adopted, as it was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wheat Pool. Melbourne
Mr. Hughes, the Primo Minister, referring to-day to Mr. Hills remarks is the House of Representatives on the question of the continuation of the wheat…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Eggs Worth 3s 6d Record Chaff Price Wheat Advances 9d
Fresh records were made in produce prices in Newcastle to-day. Eggs advanced another 2d. to 3s 2d a dozen. This means a retail price of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Sydney Letter. Changed Views.—taking Action Over the Cost of Living.—nerve-racked Soldiers.—the Prince's Visit.—a Wheat Item.—talk of Hours Lessening.—fodder.—a Nice Legal Point. Sydney
The old adage "silence is golden" has been brought to mind by something connected with the Treasury. The Ministry, it seems, deplores the feeling that has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →House of Representatives. the Sale of Wheat. Melbourne
Sir Joseph Cook, the Minister for the Navy, informed Mr. Tudor, in the House of Representatives, that the Navy Department was not controlled by the Navy,…
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Unless Victoria produces a good crop of wheat, sufficient to feed her population in the coming season, wheat next year will possibly go up to £1 per bushel, and…
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It is reported that France expects to get the Ukranian surplus wheat supply, which will bridge the gap until next year. Ships await the re-opening of the…
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As regards New South Wales, we are confronted by many calamities uniting to make one great one. With our calls so many there is this truly tragical drought,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Australian Wool Mr. Hughes Criticised Suspension of Supplies LONDON, Friday Night
The British Wool Federation is calling an immediate conference of importers, brokers and manufacturers to discuss Mr. Hughes's scheme, with a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dairy Produce
Dairy produce has been in keen demand during the week. There is a pronounced shortage of butter, and merchants have been unable to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce
The position with regard to farm produce is one fraught with considerable anxiety. Never within the recollection of the oldest member of the trade have…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Farm and Produce. Worms in Horses
The following treatment for worms in horses is recommended by the Chief Inspector of Stock. Put the horse on bran mashes for three or four days, then…
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