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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1920

734 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 31 of 37

Huge Profits Wool Revelations London, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 1

The interim report of the accountant to the sub-committee which is Investigating, wool profits reveals extraordinary. statistics. It shows that…

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Warwick Farm Tips for To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 5

Maiden Handicap, first division: Peach Pie 1, Churn 2, Golden Cello 3, Second division Black Stitch 1, Stratham 2, October Bollo 3…

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"Not Fit for Black" Conditions on Farms Unionists' Complaint SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 5

It is expected that the handling of the bulk of the harvest will not be commenced for another month, and unless a settlement is arrived at between…

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Australian Wool

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 7

The "Yorkshire Post" states that of 20,000 bales of Australian wool purchased by Austria the price for 9000 will be on the basis of prices at the last London…

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Use for a Gaol Co-operative Wool Factory SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 6

The Textile Woollen Workers' Onion are now starting a woollen and worsted mill on co-operative lines, and have, says Mr. McKenzie, secretary,…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 3

Business in dairy produce has been steadily maintained. Butter is coming forward in ample supplies for requirements, and good, steady…

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Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 3

There was a much better feeling, during the week in all lines of farm produce. Stocks are becoming depleted, and the glut of most lines is about…

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The Poultry Farm Seasonal Hints Notes for Breeders

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 7

Now that hatching for the season a practically finished, do not get the dea that the birds may now be left almost to themselves, They, both…

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Wool Sales Fail

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1920 · page 5

At the London wool sales 12,005 bales were catalogued, of which 3273 were from New Zealand. There was a large attendance, and a…

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Wheat Scandal Rumour. Statement by Premier. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1920 · page 5

Both the State Cabinet and Labour caucus have been much concerned lately about alleged offers to Labour members prior to the last election of large sums…

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Wool Profits Manufacturers Silent LONDON, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 1

It is understood that the profiteering committee will persist in demanding the disclosure of the actual amounts of profits made by wool…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Aid to Farmers. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 5

In the Legislative Council this afternoon the Gas Act Amendment Bill was read a third time. On the motion of Sir Joseph…

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Adelaide Wool Sales. Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 6

The second wool sales for the season opened at the Adelaide Wool Exchange this morning. Spirited bidding was noticed in some lines, but there was…

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High Prices Potatoes Short Supplied Butter for Export

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 1

New local potatoes show an increase of at feast 12 on prices ruling in Newcastle last week. Best quality sold easily at £14, and in…

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Victorian Farmers' Union

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 3

Inspired newspaper paragraphs state that the constitution of the Victorian Farmers' Union is to be widened so as to allow for the admission of gentlemen who…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 2

A substantial volume of business has been transacted in dairy produce during the past week. Supplies of butter are more than ample…

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Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 2

There has been a steady volume of business passing in most lines of farm produce during the past week, and there is a firmer tone in some instances. The…

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Farm and Produce. Mammitis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 10

Though more usually encountered in cows, this trouble also occurs with mares and ewes. It is an inflammation of the udder, accompanied by…

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The Poultry Farm Notes for Breeders Seasonable Hints

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 3

The recent change to cold, wet weather, has probably brought in its train the usual crop of "wet weather" disease, Le, ailments due to damp and…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day a new record was established for Australia, 44d being paid for greasy merino. The lot consisted of tea bales, and was part of C.W.M…

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