Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1925

1,014 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 29 of 51

Wollombi Farmer's Death

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 5

Mr. Arch, Campbell, a native of the Wollombi district, died yesterday, after a short illness. He was 58 years of age, and was single. He carried on…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 5

At yesterday's wool sales 10,500 bales were offered, and nearly all was sold. There was a superior selection, which sold freely to Home and Continental…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Well Maintained London Wool Values LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 1

An offering of 10,500 bales at the wool sales included 1371 from Queensland, 936 from New South Wales, 902 from West Australia, 800 from…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Christianity and Crops

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 2

Clergymen of to-day need to know something of matters material, as well as spiritual. This fact was demonstrated by a discussion at the Lower House of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Farm and Produce When Should They Calve?

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 13

Many good authorities agree that with animals normally developed it la good practice to breed Jerseys and Guernseys to calve when from 26 to 28…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 11

Trade in all lines of farm produce during the week was well maintained. An advance of 30s was made in Tasmanian potatoes on Monday, making…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 11

Business in dairy produce was fairly good. There were increases in the prices of butter and bacon, and a decrease in the price of eggs…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

The Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 July 1925 · page 5

At Friday's sales 11,3310 bales were offered, and about three parts' were sold. Fine wools were in small supply, and met with a good demand and ready…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Silk, the King Displaces Cotton and Wool WASHINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 July 1925 · page 1

The vogue for silk underwear has helped the silk business, but has worked terrible havoc in the cotton and woollen trades. Official returns show…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wool Market Spinners' Belief Low Water Mark Not Reached (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 July 1925 · page 5

The Bradford correspondent of the "Yorkshire Post" says: "For the moment the dark cloud which has overhung the wool trade has been considerably dispelled…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Melbourne Wool Sales Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1925 · page 5

The wool sales were resumed in Melbourne to-day. There was good general competition, and the offerings selling freely at the prices which ruled in April…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 7

At the wool sales yesterday there was a limited selection of good greasy wools. Prices were firm, and without change. Among the sales were:—Marlow,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Sheep Dog Trial Singleton

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 2

[?] Agricultural Association has decided to stage an exhibition sheep dog trial at the forthcoming show…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Butter and Cheese Export. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 8

Senator Wilson, the Minister for Markets and Migration, announced to-day that a proclamation had been issued prohibiting the export of butter and cheese…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Brisbane Wool Sales Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 6

Great interest was taken in the Brisbane wool sales, which opened to-day, after a lapse of three and a half months, Of 25,000 bales to be submitted, 15,000…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

London Wool Sales Demand Weaker LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 1

Eleven thousand bales from New South Wales were offered at the wool sales to-day. There were numerous withdrawals…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

BROADCASTING Farmer's Service To-day's Programme Call sign 2 F.C. Wave Length, 1100 metres. Power, 5 Kilowatts

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 3

6.30: The chimes 6,35; The "Hello Man" talks to the children. 7.15; Market reports (wool wheat, stock), fruit and vegetable markets, late…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 July 1925 · page 5

At the wool sales yesterday 11,093 bales were offered, and about half sold. There was a good selection, and a steady case of merinos to home and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Brisbane Wool Sales Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 July 1925 · page 4

The best features of the Opening day were fully maintained at to-day's wool sales. If anything, there was a better class of wool, and probably wider…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

New Wool Packs Australians Obdurate British Offer London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 July 1925 · page 1

John Emsley, president of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the delegates to the wool conference. Mr. Akroyd is introducing the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →