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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 25 of 59

Bad Grading of Butter. Charges Against States by Federal Minister. Queensland Denial. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 May 1918 · page 8

At the Premiers' conference Mr. Ryan (Queensland) stated that he had received a telegram from the Queensland Minister, for Agriculture answering the…

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Markets. Wool Substitutes Tried

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd, report that wool appraisements are proceeding smoothly in Sydney and will continue until May Join. The clip will…

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Australian Wheat for America. Melbourne

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 2

a cable has reached the Federal Government, from the American shipping or authorities, stating that all American vessels in Australia, over a…

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Carriage of Wheat. in American Vessels. Arrangements with Great Britain. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 2

Mr. Watt, the Acting-Prime Minister, stated that the British Government had advised that all American vessels in Australian waters, and to arrive, should…

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Floods in Victoria Damage to Crops and Railways. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 2

Almost all the lowlying lands in Victoria are under water, as a result of the heavy rains in every direction. Railway communication is interrupted, and the…

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Farmers' Mart Prices

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Thomas reports that the following prices were obtained at the Farmers; Mart on the 14th inst. (Tuesday last):—Eggs 2/5 doz.,…

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Wool Substitutes Tried

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:—Wool appraisements are proceeding smoothly in Sydney and will continue until May 30th. The clip will be…

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Wheat Pool. Sydney, Friday, 10 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 5

Further payments under the wheat pool scheme have been announced by the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Watt). Payments on three pools will be made…

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Federal Parliament. Wheat Pool Payments. Total of £4,375,000. Income Tax Bill Passed. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

The Acting Prime [?]nister stated in the House of Representatives that arrangements had been completed by which there would be paid on June 15, 3d…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision the Hon. W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are [?] mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 367…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing. Two Men Committed for Trial. MOREE

Daily Observer · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 2

At the police court to-day Angus Armstrong and Prank Girard, on remand, on a charge of cattle stealing, were again brought up. Mr. Zlotkowski,…

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Irish Farmers. Anti-conscript Action. London

Daily Observer · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 2

Dublin reports state that the farmers in a large part of Ireland have decided to allow the cattle to eat the crops if conscription is enforced,…

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Australian Wheat for America

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 4

Further advices regarding the allocation of Amercan sailing ships by the United States Shipping Board have been received by Messrs…

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Wheat Payments. Statement by Acting Prime Minister

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 4

A statement relating to further payments under the wheat pool arrangements was made in the House of Representatives on Thursday by the…

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Wheat Men Want More Than 4/ Per Bushel

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 2

At a meeting of the Dubbo branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held on Saturday, Mr. E. F. Madden moved that the secretary send…

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Wheat Pool. Overdraft of £10,761,000. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 2

The financial position of the Wheat Pools to May 13, shows that, the total overdraft for all States in the Pool is £10,761,000, which is divided as…

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Police Court (Before Major Crane, P.m.) Friday, May 17. Alleged Cattle Stealing. Accused Committed for Trial

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

Angus Armstrong and Francis Joseph Girard, on remand, were charged with that they did in company the one with the other, on or about 3rd…

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Farming and Mining Inventions

Daily Observer · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 1

Messrs. Griffith and Hassel, Patent Attorneys, of 77 Castlereagh-street, Sydney, report that the following applications for patents connected with the…

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Glen Innes Dairying

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

The butter factory at Glen Innes continues to keep up a very good average. For the month of April the manager reports having manufactured…

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Sale of Dairy Cattle

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 3

On Friday next, at the Town Saleyards, there will be a choice yarding of dairy heifers, some of the best stuff yarded for a long time. Mahony and Co.(the…

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