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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1935

2,082 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 105

Junior Farmers' League West Wallsend Branch

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 2

Mr. O. Breakwell presided at a meeting of the West Wallsend Junior Farmers' League. It was stated that since the appointment of a rural…

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Wheat Silos for Next Season New Plants in West and South

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 2

New wheat storage plants for use next season are to be erected at the following sidings: West.—Dunedoo, Binnaway,…

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Newcastle's Wheat Terminal. Foundation Stone Ceremony Important Step in the District's Progress Minister's Visit

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 9

Laying the foundation alone to-day of Newcastle's terminal wheat silo the Minister for Agricultural, Mr. Main said that the occasion should be…

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Merry-go-round in Industry From Sea by Way of Wheat to Candles Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 7

Speaking at the Lycceum Hall yesterday on his recent world tour, the Under-Secretary for Education said:—"Large sums of money were spent…

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Police Theory Of "Unfired Rifle" Mysterious Shooting on Burra Farm. Fatal Bullet Wounds Defy Explanation Young Man Found Dead Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 7

Though doctors state that Norman Mckenzie Davidson, 20 whose body was found in a room at the rear of a farmhouse at burrs 17 miles from Queanbeyan last night had been shot with the rifle that was found close to his kness, the opinion is held that…

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Setting Foundation Stone of Wheat Elevators

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 5

Watched by the Mayor of Carrington (Ald. H. N. Coe), on the left, and the Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. R. H. Christie), the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. H. Main) sets the foundation stone of the wheat elevators with a silver trowel…

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Wheat Market Continued Oriental Demand SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 5

There is still a continued Oriental demand for wheat, says, the weekly report of the Lindley Walker Wheat Coy., Ltd., If it assumed the proportions of 1932, or…

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Minister Visits Wheat Silos Measuring Horses For Pony Races

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 10

IN THE OFFICIAL STAND at the foundation alone ceremony at the new Wheat silos yesterday. MR. DONNELLEY measuring up a horse on the Broadmeadow track yesterday…

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Newcastle Wheat Silos Minister Lays Foundation Stone Predicts Big Extensions Notable Stage in Development of Port to Share in Wheat Export Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 7

The foundation stone of the terminal wheat elevators at Carrington, which are being built at a cost of £170,000, was laid by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. H. Main) at a ceremony conducted on the silo site yesterday afternoon…

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German Support Effect of Exchange Brisbane Wool Sales Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 8

There was keen general competition at the eighth series of wool sales to-day, when 13,040 bales were offered. The majority of the wool consisted of…

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Ailway Link Necessary Will Bring Western Wheat Here Sandy Hollow Line

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 9

The statement by the Minister for Agriculture at the wheat silo foundation stone ceremony yesterday that ultimately the proposed railway from…

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27,000 Bales of Wool Newcastle Sales Highest Yet Season's Figures

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 9

Approximately 3500 bales will be offered at the next Newcastle wool sale on March 21, bringing the total offering so far this season to…

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Cannot Buy Our Wool Trade Fettered by Politics Nazi Explanation London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 1

Speaking at the Leipzig fair will he fall approval of Herr Miller the Nail Minister of Economic (Dr. Schacht) sold he regrcited…

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Doctors Scout Theory Of Suicide. Burra Shooting Case Mystery Funeral Was Delayed by Detectives Hope for Clue on the Farm Burra

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 7

Though the immediate circumstances of the death of Norman McKenzie Davison, 20, at his aunt's farm, near Burra, on Sunday pointed almost overwhelmingly to suicide, a rifle being found near his knees, a suspicion of foul play was confirmed by doctors after…

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Wheat Silos and the Future

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 6

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Main) gave a lift to Newcastle hopes by the speech he delivered when laying the foundation stone…

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Market Firm Brisbane Wool Sales BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 8

The market was firm at the wool sales to-day for all average types, but better class fleeces and skirtings were, if anything, slightly in the favour of buyers…

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"Not Suicide" Development in Farm Tragedy Opinion of Doctors Queanbeyan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 7

The body of Norman McKenzie Davison, 20, who was found shot at a farm at Burra on Sunday, was again examined by doctors to-day. On their suggestion that…

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Farm Horses Earn Their Rest

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 1

WILLING SERVANTS OF MAN enjoy their "smoke" just as much as their masters. A charming horse study taken at Neminghs, near Tamworth, by a "Sun" staff photographer…

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Burra Farm Tragedy Evidence Points to Suicide Queanbeyan

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 7

Only by piecing together fragments of the skull—a laborious and exacting task—were doctors able to conclude late yesterday…

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Wheat Commission's Report

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1935 · page 10

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. H. Main) informed Mr. H. O. Elliott (U.C.P., Ashburnham) that he would get in touch with the Acting Prime Minister (Dr…

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