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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1924

999 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 32 of 50

Cheaper Butter Reduction by 4s 8d SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 September 1924 · page 5

It was announced officially to-day that the wholesale price of butter will be reduced by 4s Sd to 172s 8d a cwt., or Is [?] as from to-morrow. The advisory…

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Wheat Pool Question of Guarantee. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 September 1924 · page 8

The proposal for a joint guarantee between the Commonwealth and the Governments of the wheat-growing States in connection with the…

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Higher Prices London Wool Sales LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 September 1924 · page 1

The fifth series of London wool sales opened with 8241 bales of Australasian listed. The saleroom was packed, and there was an active…

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BROADCASTING Farmer's Service To-day's Programme Call Sign 2 F.C. Wave length 1100 Metres. Afternoon Tea Session

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 September 1924 · page 4

3.30: Tune in to the studio chimes 3.33: Musical programme provided by Farmer's [?] Musical Items will be rendered at Intervals. Trio,[?]…

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The Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 5

The London wool sales opened yesterday at 10 to 15 per cent. advance. There was an enormous attendance, including French, German, and American…

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London Wheat Sales London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 1

South Australian wheat by sailing ship, loading early in December, sold in London at:604 ½ a quarter…

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Voluntary Wheat Pool. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 4

A conference between the Cabinet sub-committee and members of the Voluntary Wheat Pool Committee to-day discussed the question of the guarantee for…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 4

There was a good selection on offer at the Sydney wool soles to-day, and values remained at late high levels. The offerings at auction totalled 7629, of…

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Brisk Demand London Wool Sales LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 1

There was good demand at the continuation of the London wool sales, chiefly from British buyers. There was a firmer tendency…

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Two-edged Sword Possible Reduction of Wool Freights Japanese Competition Other Products May To Make Up Deficiency LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 1

Japanese competition for the carriage of wool from Australia to Britain threatens to cause complications. It is hinted that cheaper carriage of wool mag mean higher rates on other Australian products…

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Week in the Bush Farm Worker's Escapade SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 5

At the Singleton police court yesterday two men, each 56 years of age, were ordered to be sent to the hospital for insane, Newcastle…

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BROADCASTING Farmer's Service To-day's Programme Call Sign, 2 F.C. Wave length, 1100 metres. Afternoon Tea Session

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 4

3.30: Tune in to the studio crimes. 3.35: Musical programme provided by Farmer's orchestra and broadcast [?]ct from Farmer's oak luncheon hall…

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Wheat Sales London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 1

Two cargoes of Australian wheat expected in January, were sold late yesterday at 59s and 58s 8d a quarter…

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Butter and Cheese Export Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 5

By proclamation Mr. Pratten, the Minister for Trade and Customs, prohibited the export of butter and cheese, except in compliance with the conditions laid…

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Sydney Wool Sales Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day, 6720 bales were offered at auction, and 5822 were sold. Private clearances totalled 4038 bales. The offering was a good…

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Butter and Eggs Busy Export Trade SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 5

The Hobson's Bay will lift a fairly large panel of New South Wales butter for the London market, while Victoria has said the bulk of its surplus to…

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Prices Firmer London Wool Sales LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 1

At the London wool sales to-day. 11.500 bales were offered, including 5086 Australian and 6125 New Zealand…

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Wheat Price Problem For Pool Mill Supplies Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 5

In view of a bumper New South Wales wheat [?]vest which is [?]mated at between 45,000,000 and [?] bushels, as against 33,240,00…

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Exchange Problem Australian Wool Sales May be Reduced Suggested Remedies How Commonwealth Bank Might Overcome Difficulties LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 1

That Australia exchange trouble can be [?]de by [?] borrowing is the opinion of a financial correspondent of the "Times."He holds that exchange difficulties may affect the volume of Australian sales of wool to Britain…

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BROADCASTING Farmer's Service To-day's Programme call Sign, 2 F.C. Wave length, 1100 metres. Afternoon Tea Session

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 4

3.30: Tune in to the studio chl[?]. 3.35: Musical programme provided by Farmer's orchestra and broadcast [?] from Farmer's oak luncheon hall…

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