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

Farming & the land, 1918

1,177 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 20 of 59

Centralisation Policy. Taking Wool 100 Needless Miles

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Aberdeen branch of the Primary Producers' Union the proposed temporary wool stores at Wentworth Park, Sydney, came…

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F. & S. Council Annual Meeting. a Successful Year. Wheat Dockages and Weights

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Tamworth District Farmers and Settlers' Council was held at the Farmers and Graziers' Office yesterday. Mr. W. J. Peek was in…

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Farmers and Politics

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Council yesterday the President (Mr. W. J. Peek) said that the Farmers and Settlers' Association…

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Apathetic Farmers

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 7

At the annual mooting of the Tamworth District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, members pointed out that farmers generally were…

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Wool Report

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 2

The A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd., report under date 10th April:—The appraising of wool in this centre ceased on 26th ulti[?], and will not be…

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The Primary Producers' Union. Decisions Important to Wheat Growers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 6

The serious position into which the wheat industry in Australia has drifted was the subject of an animated discussion at the quarterly meeting of…

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Maitland Show. Opened Yesterday. Splendid Horses and Cattle. Milking Competitions. West Maitland

Daily Observer · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 5

The Maitland Show opened to-day. Very light rain fell early this morning, but about mid-day the sun came out, and a beautiful afternoon resulted, with…

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State Cabinet Meeting Decision Affecting Wheat Growers. Amending Local Government Bill. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 2

During a break in the State Cabi[?] meeting to-day. Mr. Holman stated that Ministers had arrived at a decision affecting the producers of the country…

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Milk For Infants Danger of Restricted Supply Dairy Employees Seek Award. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 5

An application was made before Judge Curlew in the Industrial Court to-day on behalf of the Milk and Ice Carters, and Dairymen's Employees' Union for an…

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Wheat Shortage

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 6

Anxiety is being shown by the Riverina farmers as to the control, cost of storage, and general working of the wheat silos now being erected…

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Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 3

The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company, Limited, report under date 10th April:—The appraising of wool in this centre ceased on 26th…

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Maitland Show. Official Opening. Horse and Cattle Awards. Rain Spoils Attendance. West Maitland

Daily Observer · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 5

Rain unfortunately interfered with the attendance to-day at the Maitland Show. During last night heavy showers fell and early this morning the conditions…

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Labour in the Dairy

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 3

During the present heavy minting season which has intensified the shortage of labour in many districts, this difficulty can be largely minimised…

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District Sheep

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 2

Though offerings were fairly heavy at the Homebush sheep auctions last Thursday prime drafts were scarce As a result rates for that grade held…

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Country Wool Dealing

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 2

[?] other matters provided for under the War Precautions (Wool) Regulations amended rules of practice gazetted in the the Commonwealth…

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Wheat Pool Workings Wagga Farmers' Objections. Independent Commission Wanted. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 2

At Wagga a meeting of formers, while expressing appreciation of the 4/ wheat guarantee, carried the following resolution "that in the opinion of this…

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State Government Proposals. Wheat to be 4/ at the Railway Station. To be Paid for on Delivery

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 4

In view of the extreme seriousness of the position in which primary produce find themselves, the State Government has decided to augment the…

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Farmers' Union Meeting

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 2

There was a big master of farmers at a meeting of the Farmers Union held at Thursday's hotel on Friday morning last. Mr. Brake presided Mr…

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Important Sheep Sale

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

Messrs. Crane and Co. will offer 3700 sheep at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday) at Merriwee, Welbon Plain. The whole of the sheep are in…

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Country Wool Dealing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 1

Among other matters provided for under the War Precautions (Wool) Regulations amended rules of practice gazeted in the Commonwealth of…

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