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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1926

787 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 23 of 40

Consumption of Wool

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 13

A committee of noted wool men, including Mr. Allan Mitchell, of Philadelphia, has announced the formation of a plan to encourage the further consumption of…

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Improved Wool Packs London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 5

A meeting of the Dominion wool-growers' committee in London, in conjunction with the, Bradford Chamber of Commerce, has been held in London, to…

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Farm and Produce Prices for Beef

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 13

Following on the sensational price of 3 dollars per lb (12s 6d) lire weight realised for the grand champion steer at the Chicago (U.S.A.) International,…

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Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 11

Business in all lines of farm produce has been slow. Maize is very firm locally at 7s per bushel…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 11

An average volume of business has been transacted in dairy produce. The only alteration was an increase of ½d lb in prices of sides and flitches of bacon…

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The New Wool Packs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 July 1926 · page 5

Representatives of Australian, New Zealand, and South African woolgrowers, including Mr. Fairbairn and Lord Chelmsford, the Agents-General…

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British Commerce Stock Exchange Dull Wool Market Firm (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 July 1926 · page 5

Stock Exchange business has received something of a chock in the past week, chiefly due to the continued stream of now capital issues, and declining hopes…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 5

Charles Alfred Sylvester, 45, was charged, at the Newcastle Court today, with having stolen four head of cattle at Dora Creek on July 4, the…

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Answers Soiled Wool Shawl

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 7

A.W. (Islington) is advised to try this way by "Cora": First rub the soiled parts with not bran, then line a box with more hot bran, put the…

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London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 5

At the wool sales yesterday 13,185 bales were offered. The larger supply and better selection met with spirited home and continental competition, and about…

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London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 7

At the wool sales yesterday 12,484 bales were offered, and about 9000 sold. There was a full attendance, but competition was quieter, and withdrawals…

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Farm and Produce Crossbred Sheep

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 13

The term "crossbred," as generally applied in many parts of Australia, refers to any breed of sheep other than Merinos. To correct this the following terms are…

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London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 5

At the wool sales yesterday 11,116 balms were offered, and about 9000 were sold. Greasy merinos, fine kinds, were in good demand at firm rates. Other…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 10

The position in the dairy produce section is quiet, arid there have been no material changes in quotations. The lower prices now ruling for eggs…

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Commercial. the Week's Review. Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1926 · page 10

A fair volume of business was transacted in all lines of farm produce during the week. Maize is very firm. There is every…

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London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 July 1926 · page 5

At the wool sales on Friday, 10,445 bales were offered, and about 8040 sold. There was good home and German demand for superior scoured merinoes, and best…

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Another Remand Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 July 1926 · page 8

Charles Alfred Sylvester, 43, farmer, appeared at the Newcastle Court to-day, on a change of having stolon four steers, valued at £15…

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BROADCASTING To-day's Programmes Farmer's Service

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 July 1926 · page 3

7.55: Chimes and announcements. 8.0; From Haymarket Theatre: Orchestra. 8.40: From studio: Miss Anna Donna (soprano). "Break o' Day." "Love Will Find…

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Cattle Losses SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

There is a prolific growth of fodder throughout Singleton district, due to the bountiful rains of the past few months and the mild season. A…

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"That's Funny" Alleged Cattle Stealing Dora Creek Case

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 5

Charged with having stolen four steers, valued at £15, the property of Bruce Douglas, of Dora Creek, on July 4, Charles Alfred Sylvester, 45,…

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