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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1920

734 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 28 of 37

Night Riders Cotton States Terrorised Disappointed Farmers London, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 1

A New York message says: Night riders are spreading terror through the Cotton States. They are mostly farmers who have been bitterly…

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Price of Butter Retailers' Margin Application for Reduction SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 5

An application for reduction in the prices of butter and cheese was made by the Government to the Necessary Commodities Control Commission…

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Sussex-st. Prices Much Brighter Market 15,000 Boxes of Butter SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 5

Sussex-street trade was much brighter in all distributing centres to-day, and a heavy turnover was recorded…

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American Farmers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 5

A Washington message states that the farmers of the western States, at a meeting with the Federal Reserve Board and the Government Banking Control Agency…

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Price of Butter. Application for Reduction. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 5

An application for a reduction in the retail price of batter and cheese was made to the Necessary Commodities Central Commission to-day at the instance of the Government…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Wheat Marketing Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 5

There were 23 members in the Chamber when the Legislative Council commenced its sitting this afternoon. Replying to Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr…

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Faced with Ruin American Farmers Government Unsympathetic VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 1

A Washington message states that United States tanners, especially in certain districts, are threatened with ruin, owing to the present unsettled…

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Wheat Growing. Interesting Evidence. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 6

The Select Committee appointed by the Legislative Council to inquire into the conditions, prospects, and methods of improving the agricultural industry,…

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Flour Famine Fears Hamilton Mills Close Wheat Left in Ships

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 3

McIntyre's flour mills at Hamilton closed down this morning. At present only 25 men are thrown out of work, but the stoppage will have a…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 4

A steady volume of business has been passing in dairy produce during the week. Butter has had better inquiry, and supplies are now sufficient to satisfy all demands…

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Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 4

Dulness has pervaded the markets for farm produce during the past week, and country orders for fodder have practically ceased…

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American Farmers' Request

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 7

A Washington message states that Mr. Houston, the Secretary to the Treasury, has rejected the farmers' demand for the revival of the War Finance Corporation…

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The Poultry Farm Notes for Breeders

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 7

In my last notes I dealt with the housing question. Having erected our houses, according to our means and the materials available, giving due…

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Visitor with Gun Farm Tragedy Shots Through the Window AUCKLAND

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 4

The murder of a youth named Telfer occurred at Backblocks Farm, near Taumarunul. The farm is owned by two brothers named Holt, who…

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American Wool Complaint

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 October 1920 · page 5

A message from Salt Lake City states that Mr. Marshall, the secretary to the National Wool Growers' Association, announces that the wool growers in the…

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Wheat Pools "Champagne or Biscuit" MOLONG

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 October 1920 · page 5

"We do not know whether the Government is going to pay us in champagne or in dog blacuits." said Mrs. N.E. Neville, in expressing…

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Wheat Parity Cheap Bread Premiers to Adjust SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 October 1920 · page 5

A conference of State Premiers will be held in Melbourne on October 29 to consider the question of wheat pools. Mr. Storey said that he…

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Mr. Watts Statement Wool Scheme Details First Seen in "Times" "Laughably Hilarious" MELBOURNE,Wednesday

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 October 1920 · page 5

The doors of the House of Representative were opened at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon and in a few minutes the whole of the seating…

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Islington Dairy Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 October 1920 · page 5

The dairy show at Islington has opened. There is a record number of competitors. A feature arousing comment is South Africa's magnificent…

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Waratah Sales No Cattle Forward

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 October 1920 · page 4

The penning of fat pigs offered for sale at the Waratah Yards this morning was the smallest that has been forward for several years. The…

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