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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1923

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Wheat Shipment Newcastle Disabilities Relations To Harbor Control

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 2

Mr. C. S. McIntyre, managing director of C. S. McIntyre, Ltd., Hour millers, Hamilton, told the Harbor Commission yesterday that he…

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Tonnage for Wool Cheaper Freight Commonwealth Ships Move SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 8

Another important strategic move on the part of the Commonwealth Government line in its furtherance of Australian interests was disclosed…

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Fire on Ship Wool and Flax Extensive Damage Done AUCKLAND

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 5

A fire occurred amongst wool and flax which was shipped at southern ports in the forehold of the steamer Canadian Pioneer, now at Auckland…

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London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 5

There was an unexpected set back at the wool sales yesterday. A splendid selection of Continental merinoes was offered, but owing to less active…

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Finalising Wheat Pools. Statement by Mr. Chaffey. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 6

Mr. Chaffey, Minister for Agriculture, who went to Melbourne as the representative of New South Wales on the Australian Wheat Board, a few days ago,…

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Farm and Produce. Home Lemon Curing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 13

If you have an abundance of lemons that are not required at the time, try the following method of curing: Gather the fruit when about 3oz or 4oz in weight,…

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Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 10

The outstanding feature of the week bus been the collapse of the potato market. Owing to the heavy curry over in the Sydney market merchants were…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 10

Business has been fairly brisk, and the prominent feature has been the firming of eggs. Arrivals have shown considerable falling off, and prices…

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Mallee Farmers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 12

Some of our Mallee farmers are crying out about the scarcity of seed wheat, and according to custom are casting upon the Government to help them out of their…

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A Nation of Farmers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 12

That America is a country of commerceialism is an idea that in firmly held by the majority of Australians. It may therefore be somewhat astonishing to…

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Homebush Sales Sheep Firm, Cattle Weak SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 5

The improvement in values was well sustained at Homebush to-day Over 18,000 sheep were advised to arrive from 311 owners Crossbreds were again in…

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London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 5

At the wool sales on Friday, there was a very good offering of merinoes, and fair selection of crossbreds. Prides were generally firm, and there was no quotable…

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Fight for Freight Sydney Shipping Battle Wool Bates Government Line Busy SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 5

Although official advices from London confirm that the controversy between the Commonwealth Government the line and the…

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Profit in Tobacco Good Victorian Crops MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 6

So groat has been the development of the tobacco-growing Industry in Victoria in recent months that it is proposed to semi the tobacco expert…

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Special Wool Prices

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 5

In to-day's issue Breckenridge, Limited, the Noted Wool House, announce superior quality wool in all the best shades, at unusually low prices. 2092…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day 7288 bales were offered at auction, and 6302 sold. Private sales totalled 932 bales. The Sydney Wool Selling Brokers…

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Special Wool Prices

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 5

In to-day's issue, Brockenridge, Limited, the Noted Wool House, announce superior quality wool in all the best shades, at unusually low prices…

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London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 5

At the wool sales yesterday there was a poor selection of merinoes, but an average selection of crossbreds. There was brisker Continental competition, and…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 5

At the wool sales to-day 7862 bales were offered, and 7083 sold. Private sales totalled 7381 bales. The Sydney wool selling brokers report:…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 5

At the wool sales to-day, 7836 bales were offered at auction, and 7136 sold. Private sales totalled 1261 bales. Very strong competition was met with…

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