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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

1,421 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 72

Market Very Firm Keen Competition at Brisbane Wool Sales BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 6

The wool sales were continued to-day, when 14,045 bales were submitted. A fair proportion of the offering comprised wellgrown wools, light in condition, and free…

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"Not True" Nazi Wool Monopoly in Africa "Barter Pact Good Business" Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 10

Allegations published in the Press that Germany had secured a monopoly of the South African wool market were discussed at a meeting of the executive of…

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Dearer Eggs Poultry Industry Ravaged by Heat Farmers to Seek Relief Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 2

As a result of the heat and bush fires, the retail price of eggs will be immediately increased by an average of threepence a dozen to 1/9½ or 1/10 in most…

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Welcome Rain Enjoyed After Long Dry Spell City Washed Clean Hunter Farming Lands Need Heavy Falls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 11

The rain was given a fitting welcome in Newcastle yesterday. Some cyclists rode without coats or hats and did not seem to mind the driving mist that stung…

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Lost Land Legion Plans for South West Farmers Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 7

Settlers from south-west of the State are at present in Sydney learning from the Government the terms on which 1000…

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Grievances of British Farmers Govt. Promise to Remedy London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 9

A pledge that the Government would remedy the grievances of farmers, large number of whom are in revolt…

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Sheep and Cattle Prices Show Rise at Homebush Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 9

The stock market at Homebush to-day opened very strong for practically all but medium to plain cattle and lambs…

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Wool and Wheat Displays Excellent Entries For Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 10

Interstate exhibits in the dairy produce section will make their appearance for the first time at the next…

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Butter for Export Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 8

In the week ended January 14, Commonwealth graders examined for export the following quantities, in boxes, of butter: Sydney, salted 4744 unsalted 1018…

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Wheat Clearances Show Increase Ottawa

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 11

Overseas clearances of wheat since August 1 total 76,000,000 bushels, compared with 56,000,000 bushels for the corresponding period last year…

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Sheep Killed and Maimed Two Boys Arrested MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 11

Two boys were arrested early this morning on charges of having unlawfully and maliciously killed or maimed 280 sheep at the Newmarket saleyards last night…

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Keen and General Competition at Brisbane Wool Sales BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 8

The wool sales were continued to-day, when 13,384 bales were offered. The selection was a good average one, similar to that of the preceding day. Competition…

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Crops Without Earth Remarkable Achievement Grown in Water

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 14

The most revolutionary and sensational scientific discovery for centuries—one that will affect the lives of millions of ordinary people—has now passed from the…

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Farmers' Man Withdraws British By-election Government Promise to Aid Agriculture (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, January 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 12

In response to what he describes as a personal appeal from the Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain) not to split the National Government vote, Mr. J. F…

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Setback to Maize Crops Effect of Hot and Dry Weather Rain Should Help Late Sowings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 13

An analysis of replies to questionnaires by agricultural instructors and honorary correspondents discloses that the general outlook during the early part of the…

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Japan a Better Buyer Brisbane Wool Sales Close BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 8

The wool sales closed to-day with an offering of 12,082 bales, which comprised an average to good selection. There was all-round competition, mainly from…

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Seek State Help Poultry Farmers Want £20,000 Loss by Fire and Heat Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 12

Poultry farmers were left in a desperate plight by the loss of up to 50 per cent. of their stock and much property during the recent heat wave and fire outbreaks, the…

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Values Easier London Butter Market MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 19

Little business is being done on the London market, according to the weekly cable received by the Dairy Produce Board today from its London office…

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"Bad Deal" African Treaty With Germany Wool Position Acute Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 12

Woolgrowers of South Africa had discovered that their trade treaty with Germany was a bad deal for them, said Mr. A. M. MacTier, when reporting on wool…

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London Wool Sales London, January 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 4

The London wool sales were continued to-day with an offering of 8850 bales, of which 7246 were sold. The catalogue included 1424 bales from New South Wales, 1325 from Queensland,…

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