Australia to Develop U.s. Wool Market
MELBOURNE. Friday.—Following the loss of European markets for wool and the curtailment of publicity in Britain, the International Wool Secretariat is…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1940
861 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 29 of 44
Fourth Wool Store A.A. Company Lets Contract
The Australian Agricultural Company has let a contract for a wool store in Centenary-road, Newcastle East. It will cost £12,000,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →221 Motions on Farmers' Agenda Paper
SYDNEY, Friday.—Two hundred and twenty-one motions ranging from wheat to coal, are included in the agenda for the annual conference of the Farmers and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Beneficial Rain in Hunter Areas Heavy Falls Herald Relief for Farmers
Steady rain was falling to-day over most parts of the Hunter River district, and high hopes are held for the breaking of the dry spell, especially around Muswellbrook and Singleton…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Britain's Record Wheat Deal
LONDON, August 4.—The British Ministry of Food has reached agreement to purchase from the Canadian Wheat Board, during the cercal year ending in July,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New Wheat Acquisition Plan Likely
CANBERRA, Sunday.—The policy of the Commonwealth government regarding the coming wheat crop will be decided by the Federal Cabinet before the end of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Welcome, But Not Enough Rain Relieves Farmers
At places in the Hunter district where at least four or five inches of rain is needed to offset the effects of the drought, the rain at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →May Find Wool Market in U.s
CANBERRA, Monday—An increased market for Australian wool in the United States may result from negotiations now understood to be progressing for the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cattle in Poor State in Many Hunter Areas
Cattle on many farms in the district are in low condition, and such cattle for the saleyards are in poor supply…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motorists Menaced by Cattle on Roads Sydney
A sharp rise in insurance claims as the result of motorists hitting cattle on country roads is reported by the Royal Automobile Club of Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Footpaths Near Wool Store
Pitt Son and Badgery applied for kerbing and guttering in Parry-street and footpath paving at its new wool store in Parry and Darby Streets, Newcastle. The…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →West Maitland Many Cattle in Low Condition
The Stock Inspector (Mr. E. A. Lucas) reported to Maitland District Pastures Protection Board yesterday that on many farms in the district cattle were…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Wheat Growers Want 4s a Bushel at Sidings Next Season Sydney
A move to have a price of 3s 4d a bushed assured for wheat at country railway stations next season met with strong opposition at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Limited Moratorium for Victorian Farmers
MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—A limited moratorium for farmers is provided under the Farmers' Protection Bill introduced into the Legislative Assembly to-day by…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Should Mobilise Production" Farmers and Settlers Meet
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—To maintain Australia's freedom and democracy, a national effort was essential to coordinate all sections of industry, the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Benefit Farmers and Lorry Owners Producer Gas Best for Long Distances
Although the use of producer gas would inconvenience private car owners who used their vehicles mainly for short trips in towns, the installation of units…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Dainty Summer Gowns From Woven Wool
WAR WROUGHT some amazing changes in fashion 25 years ago. Economy made it necessary to reduce the number of yards in a frock and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Australian-made Farm Machines Operate In England LONDON
With visions of increasing participation by Australian-made machinery in Britain's Grow-More-Food Campaign, the Victorian Agent General (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Final Butter Price
MELBOURNE, Friday.—The final equalised price of butter sold during June was 148/8, the Equalisation Committee announced to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Butter Production Still Falling
MELBOURNE, Friday.—The production of butter is still declining in New South Wales, but it should reach its lowest point soon, states the weekly report of the Dairy…
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