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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

1,769 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 31 of 89

Soviet Menace to Our Butter Market 1700 Tons Expected in Britain London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 3

Australian importers are alarmed at the rising exports of Soviet butter, of which 1700…

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Wool Selling Abolition of Zone System Buyers' Objection Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 11

When the Graziers' Conference was resumed to-day the President (Mr. Tout), read a telegram he had received from Brisbane from the Chairman of the…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 3

The recent good rain in most dairying districts increased the milk yield considerably, so that the output of butter from factories is showing a fair surplus over…

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The Farmyard Policeman

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 8

Now P.C. Bantam is my name I am the policeman here; I mean to do my duty well, I make that very clear…

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Wheat Problems Commission in Canada VANCOUVER, April 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 6

A Regina message states that the proposed 100 per cent. wheat pool, quoted as a remedy for the alleged abuses under grain futures marketing, appeared to-day…

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From Sheep to Suit Yorkshiremen Accept Challenge LONDON, April 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 6

"Can Yorkshire wool manufacturers bent the record of a Bradford man, a migrant to America, who in 1898 put half-a-dozen sheep in the hands of the…

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Butter Market Competition With Australia Heavy Russian Exports London, April 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 3

Although the consumptive demand for butter remains good, prices continue steadily to decline because importers and retailers alike do not desire to carry stocks,…

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Murder Confessions Doubted Russian Wheat Dumping Promises Evaded by Soviet Britain Perturbed London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 6

Russian wheat dumping is embarrassing the Government's agricultural policy, the Government realising…

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Vegetables on Farms

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 3

Sir,—It has been brought under my notice that, in the Lower Hunter Valley, there are on different farms, &c., quantities of vegetables which are allowed to…

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MOTORS for GRACE and Pace How He Pays Farmers and Motor Cars Relief Necessary Taxes in Terms of Wheat Bushels

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

The motor car has rearranged rural life, expanding it geographically and socially. No longer does distance worry the farmer and grazier; his markets, his friends and his shopping centre have been brought within easy reach. Time spent in…

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Sydney Wool Sales Market Firm Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 6

The eighth series of the current season's wool sales opened to-day, when 9557 bales were offered at auction. Of this number 8905 were sold. Private sales…

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Farmers' Parliament to Sit at Bathurst Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 4

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Dunn) announced to-night that arrangements for the conference to producers and consumers to be held at Bathurst next…

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Farmers' Morale Weakening Canada's Leaders Perturbed Ottawa

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 7

In the House of Commons to-day. Mr, Robert Gardiner, Leader of the United Farmers of Alberta, aged that a committee of the House should…

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Straying Cattle and Horses

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 11

Sir,—The Mayor's efforts to brighten up the appearance of our city and suburbs are most laudable, and I hope he will be rewarded as a result. Of course,…

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Sydney Wool Sales Competition Maintained SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 6

An average selection comprising 9355 bales was submitted at auction at the wool sales to-day. Of this number 8735 bales were sold, while another 144 bales were…

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United States to Dump Wheat 275,000,000 Bushels London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 4

THE announcement that the United States will shortly dispose of 275,000,000 bushels of wheat that has been accumulated…

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Inquiry Sought Causes of Depression Canadian Farmers' Debts Ottawa, April 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 7

An amendment to the Address-in-reply to the Speech from the Throne was moved by Mr. Robert Gardiner, United Farmers of Alberta, who is Leader in the House,…

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Egg Marketing Poultry Farmers' Problems

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 3

At a meeting of poultry farmers held at Warnervale Hall, 23 members were present. Mr. T. Murray presided, and outlined the investigations made at…

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No Disposal U.S. Farm Board's Wheat WASHINGTON, April 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 5

A denial that the Federal Farm Board had decided to dispose of its holdings of wheat in Europe for what they would bring was issued to-day by the Chairman,…

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Arrivals for Wool Sales. London, April 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 3

New arrivals for the wool sales total 56,500 bales. Australian has 46,500. New Zealand 200, Capes 20,000, South America held over 59,000. Brokers probably…

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