Sheep in Shoes
Sheep in shoes sounds like a fairy tale along the Puss-in-Boots lines, but this is taken from life. The idea originated at Wye Agricultural College, in…
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Farming & the land, 1937
1,722 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 87
Quoted Higher Butter in London Trading More Active Melbourne
Following active trade this morning, at 93/ for salted Kangaroo, with Now Zealand butter at 94/, the market in London is now steady at 1/ higher than…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wool Prices Record Figure in Japan Import Restrictions Tokio, December 31
Wool prices in Tokio are reported to be the highest for a decade as a result of traders learning that Government officials and wool interests have decided to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →When Japan Buys Wool Again Experts Differ As to Effect on Prices Sydney
Some brokers anticipate a rise of from 5 to 10 per cent, in the Sydney wool sales, which will open on Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farmer's Death Drowned in Creek at Stanhope Coroner's Inquiry
"After viewing the scene, I am of the opinion that deceased took his own life while temporarily of unsound mind," said the Singleton district Coroner (Mr. Alex…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Deportation Urged Leader of U.S. Strikers Farmers Oppose Bridges San Francisco, December 30
Five thousand farmers in Stanislaus County have signed a petition addressed to President Roosevelt asking for the immediate deportation of Harry Bridges…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Distinguished for Sefton Handicap Bertha B. a Safe Wager at Warwick Farm
The Soften Handicap at Warwick Farm to-morrow presents a problem to punters for many of the 18 acceptors have bright prospects of success. Distinguished is nicely treated, and he is selected to win from Misnomer and Black Laughter…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cattle Die Singleton
Mr. W F. McDonald, of "Wambo," Warkworth, suffered a serious loss a few days ago, when 54 Jersey cattle, comprising 27 heifers from 12 to 18 months, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →North Australia Development for Sheep Station Owner's Suggestion Melbourne
The development of the far north of Northern Australia as a sheep country was suggested today by Mr. M. J. Durack, of Perth, who was formerly owner of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wool Sales Next Week Rise Expected in Melbourne Melbourne
A rise of fully 5 per cent, in the price of wool is expected at the Melbourne sales on Monday when the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Still Time for Vine Crops
There is still ample time for sowing crops of pumpkins, squash, and cucumber, particularly the first two, since late crops ore generally very good, and can…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Form and Selections for Warwick Farm Sefton Handicap Moonray Has Bright Prospects B. R. Payten's Strong Hand Sydney
Moonray, one of W. Booth's team, may show to advantage in thee Sefton Handicap at Warwick Farm to-morrow. This son of Moabite gave an excellent account of himself in the Carrington Stakes on Monday and in the weaker class that will line up at Warwick Farm he should be…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Crops Damaged by Terrific Storm Camping Parties Had a Bad Time Sydney
Yesterday's terrific storm did heavy damage to crops, and among tent holiday makers but it was not until this…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Trainer's Treble at Warwick Farm Saddled First Three Winners Wise Boy Scores at 16/1 SYDNEY
A remarkable run of successes for the charges of B.R. Payten, owner-trainer, was the feature of the day's racing at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ration Cards Position in Germany Shortage of Butter Berlin, January 2
The German New Year post included ration cards for butter and other fats delivered to every household. When the shops reopen to-morrow only registered…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Warwick Farm Latharna's Improvement Brilliant Win in January Handicap Wise Boy Scores at 20 TO 1 SYDNEY
Latharna, a four-year-old Limond gelding trained by J. T. Jamieson, won the Warwick January Handicap at Warwick Farm yesterday in brilliant style, and in doing so registered decided improvement upon his previous effort. A big belting coup was effected when Latharna proved…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →In Hollow Log Prison Farm Escapee Recaptured by Police Sydney
Police to-day arrested the escapee from the Mt. Mitchell prison farm in a hollow log at Ben Lomond, about 25 miles from the farm. The man, who is 36, offered no…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Good Future for Wool Market Experts' Belief Sydney
To load Australian wool for world markets, 11 ships of 87,090 tons gross are in Sydney Harbor. Though Japan bought freely at the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Maitland and District West Maitland Benefit From Rain Report to Stock Board Pastoral Outlook Good
"Splendid rain has fallen over most of the districts except in a few unfortunate small areas where more heavy rain is needed," said the Stock inspector (Mr. E…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Buy Well Japanese at Wool Sales Cheery Welcome Big Advance on December Rates SYDNEY
With Japanese buyers operating in Sydney for the first time since July, values at the wool sales to-day showed an advance of up to…
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