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

Farming & the land, 1919

1,478 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 21 of 74

"Tainted Wheat." Worst of the Crisis Over. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 1

It is understood that the worst of the wheat crisis between the Government and the New South Wales flour millers has passed. It will not be surprising i[?]…

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The Season. Bundarra Drought-stricken. Patchy Rainfalls. Sheep Values Still Satisfactory. BUNDARRA

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 1

There has been no appreciable change in the weather. Every day there are indications of rain. On some of the properties adjoining the town if is safe…

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Importation of Sheep Dips Protest Against Prohibition. Mr. Greene Explains the Position. ARMIDALE

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 1

Mr. W. Massey Greene, (Minister for Trade and Custom) has replied through Lieut.-Colonel Abbott, M.H.R., to the Armidale Pastures Protection Board's…

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1916-17 Wheat. Statement by the Premier. Only Inferior in Yield. Trial Bakings Satisfactory. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Holman) made a statement to-night regarding the newspaper, allegations concerning the 1916-17 wheat. He said the wheat from this…

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1916-17 Wheat Condemned

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 2

F. H. Molesworthy, F.C.S., stated to-day that recently he had been called upon more than once to test samples of flour certified as being made…

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State Wheat Troubles. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 1

It is understood that the Government will approach the millers and ask them to grist 30,000 tons of wheat into flour which will be handed to the Government…

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The Goulburn Wheat Cases. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 2

The men charged with conspiracy to defraud the King in connection with the Goulburn wheat cases, have been acquitted…

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Tainted Wheat. Mill Employees to Ballot. Analyst's Condemnation. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 3

The Mill Employees' Union will hold a mass meeting on Monday night to consider the tainted wheat question. The secretary of the union, on behalf…

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Victorian Farmers Scared of Tariff. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 3

The Victorian Farmers' Union passed a resolution urging the Central Council to wait by deputation on Mr. Watt and request, him to hold in abeyance the…

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Farmers and the Profiteers. Perth

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 2

The Farmers and Settlors' Association of West Australia condemns profiteering. As farmers they claim they are the heaviest losers…

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Tainted Wheat. Analyst's Adverse Report. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 13 May 1919 · page 2

Mr. E. H. Molesworth, F.C.S., stated to-day that he had recently been called upon, more than once, to test samples of flour, certified to as having been made…

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Rabbit-proof Fencing. Melong Farmers' Request. To be Referred to Cabinet. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 13 May 1919 · page 2

The Under-Secretary for Lands wrote Mr. Fitzpatrick in regard to the representations made on behalf of the Molong F. and S. Association to the effect that…

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Uncertain Value. Farmers and Wheat Scrip. Request to Premier. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 2

The secretary to the Country Committee of the National Party has written to the Premier pointing out that ninny farmers in the drought-striken areas are…

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Further Sales of Wheat. 21,310 Tons at 6/2 1/2. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 2

Senator Russell, chairman of he Australian Wheat Board, stated to-day that since the last sale by the Wheat Board was announced, further overseas sales…

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Farming and Mining Inventions

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 6

The following applications, for patents connected with the Farming and Mining Industries have been lodged at the Commonwealth Patent Office:…

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Inverell Fatality. Well-known Farmer Killed. Daughter's Discovery. INVERELL

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 1

A fatal accident occurred at Swanbrook, near Inverell, on Sunday, whereby a well-known farmer, named Thomas Griffon, lost his life…

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New Zealand Drought. Serious Position for Farmers. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 2

The prolonged drought in New Zealand is creating a serious position for the farmers. The country is parched, and feed is short…

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Record Potato Crop

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 3

should be a record late potato crop from the Beenleigh district. A well-known Eagleby potato grower reports that the crop there could not be…

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Market Reports. Wool Report

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 May 1919 · page 3

A.M.L., and F. Co., Ltd., report — The wools from the general shearing of the 1918/19 season may be said to have been dealt with on the conclusion of…

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Wheat Stack Superintendent Sentenced for Stealing

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 May 1919 · page 1

In the Goulburn Circuit Court, Win. Cross, formerly superintendent of the South Goulburn wheat stacks, was inclioted on three charges of stealing…

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