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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1917

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Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 6

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd. report under date 29th January:— It was not unexpected that technical difficulties, would arise in…

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The Wheat Pool

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 5

In conversation with a "Herald" reporter concerning the quality of the grain in the present wheat harvest, a Riverina man with a knowledge of…

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3s. Bushel for Wheat. Federal Government's Scheme. Farmers to Take No Risks. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2

There was a meeting of the wheat board to-day and Mr. Hughes subsequently stated the board approved of the arrangement under which farmers would…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 6

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon, W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister or Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 300…

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Women and Farmers

Manilla Express · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 3

"The time has come when an increasing number of women must be employed on the land if the land is to [?] kept clean and properly cultivated. Women…

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Three Shillings Per Bushel. Farmers May Receive Very Much More. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

The Premier of Victoria explained that he Commonwealth Governments of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, were partners…

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Manilla Sheep Sale

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

V. J. Byrnes, auctioneer advertises in this issue a sheep sale in the Manilla vards next Saturday, commencing at 2.15 p.m. Two thousand sheep will be…

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Appraising of Wool. Bradford Expert Appointed

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., realising that the condition under which the value of wool is being arrived at by the appraisement schema are so different…

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Australian Workers Wanted. Inferior Wheat Sales. For Construction Work in England. SYDNEY, Tuesday. Agricultural Department Unsympathetic SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

The Minister for Defence has announced that the Commonwealth Government is sending 1000 laborers to England to assist in constructional work for A proposal was recently made from Tamworth that the Wheat Board should permit the sale of wheat of inferior quality at certain country centres, it…

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Appraising the Wool. Bradford Expert Appointed

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 1

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., realising that the conditions under which the value of wool is being arrived at by the [?]praisement scheme are so different…

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Glen Innes Quarter Sessions. Cattle Stealers Sentenced. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

The Glen Innes Quarter Sessions concluded to-day. Michael and John O'Halloran were found guilty of stealing a cow, the…

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Wheat Elevators. Deputation Says Expenditure Inopportune. Extension of Time Sought. Mr. Holman Repudiates "Infamous Suspicions." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

A deputation, representing the Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Manufactures, Employers' Federation, Iron Trades' Employers' Association. Master…

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Big Cattle Sale

The North Western Courier · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

On Tuesday next, Walter J. Hawke and Co., in conjunction with W. H. Wheatley, will offer for sale at Armidale 2750 mixed cattle on behalf of…

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Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 6

Schube, Bell and Co. Ltd. report under date 6th February:—Appraisements of the second series of wool offerings is proceeding…

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Big Sale of Sheep

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

Attention is directed to an advertisement in this issue announcing the sale by auction at Daiby (Q.) on Friday March 23, of 20,000 Cecil Plains…

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The Wheat Elevator Folly

Daily Observer · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

It is hard to imagine what the outside world must think of a State which chooses the worst period in the world's history, and certainly the most…

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Appraising the Wool Clip. Important Appointment

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

That they may be fully equipped at every point to meet the requirements arising out of the new appraisement system in relation to the purchase of…

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Wheat Board Representation. Action by Prime Minister, MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

In reply to a question by Mr. Piggott in the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Hughes said he would draw the State Government's attention to the…

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Wheat Elevators. Premier Defends Minister. "Cruel and Unjust Criticism." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Holman states that the fact of his having received yesterday's deputation in respect to the wheat elevators has been made use of to found the most…

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Fat Sheep

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

There was on view at toe Commonwealth Butchery yesterday the carcase of a sheep --a pet--weighing 120 lbs…

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