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

Farming & the land, 1920

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Wheat Shortage. Supplies From Other States

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 1

Sir George Fuller, Chief Secretary, sates that the prospective shortage of wheat for milling pup[?]es in this State is causing him concern. He…

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Seed Wheat, Advance in Prices Announced. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

The Rural Industries Board has agreed to advance the price of first grade seed wheat from 6/6 to 7/6 per bushel, and of second grade from 6/ to 7/. The…

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Post War Wool Trade. Difficulties Ahead. Australian Position [?]Plained

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 3

Mr. James Kidd, vice-president of the Producers Central Council, which represents the Gras[?] Association, Stockowners A[?]soclation…

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Damaged Wheat. How Compensation May Be Paid. Minister Explains. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

The Acting Minister for Agriculture was recently reported to have stated that the Government would take the responsibility for paying, farmers for…

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Price of Wheat. What Is to Be the New Figure? Conference to be Held

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 1

Much doubt exists among millers and other persons intersted concerning the price of wheat. This uncertainty has been fostered to a great extent by the…

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Farmer Found Dead

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 1

Mr. Rosentreter, a dairy farmer on Gressbrook Creek, about three miles from Toogoolawab, on the Birra-road, was found dead in his paddock last…

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Dry Farming

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 1

A remarkably good yield of maize under, drought conditions is reported by Mr. Deattie, manager of Kenilworth station, says the Gympie "Times." An…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. Improving Outlook. 1920 May See End of Drought

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 1

Looking at the various Northern tres at the present time it must be nitted that more rain is still wanted most places, although the outlook is…

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Bankruptcies for 1919. Laborers, Miners, Farmers, Builders. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

The total number of bankruptcy petitions during the year was 316. Laborers, miners, and builders in the order mentioned were the most numerous persons…

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Wool Report

Daily Observer · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 3

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company Limited report for December 31:- The wool market in Sydney is in…

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Federal Politics. Vacancies in Ministry. Leaders of Labor and Farmers' Parties

Daily Observer · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

Vacancies in the Federal Ministry will have to be filled shortly through the defeat of the Postmaster General (Mr. Webster) and the Minister for Home and…

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Wheat Certificate Advances

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 1

For some time past negotiations have been proceeding between the Commonwealth Treasury and the banks for the payment of cash advances on wheat…

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Stock-and Crops. In North and North-West. Pastoral Conditions. Improvements in Warialda District. WARIALDA

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 1

Pastoral conditions have improved in the Warialda district, during the past few weeks. Although mortality amongst large stock continues, great relief has…

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Big Adelaide Fire. Flour Mill Destroyed. Enormous Loss of Flour and Wheat. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 2

John Darling and Sons' large flour mill at Port Adelaide was completely destroyed by fire this morning. The premises occupied an area…

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Wool Report. Consumption of Raw Wool

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Woll appraisements commence in Sydney on Monday, January 5,40,000 bales will be offered at the…

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Horses and Cattle. Large Sales Reported to Neutrals. More Deception. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

The Repatriation Commission was interviewed in connection with the large sales of German horses and cattle to neutrals, the discovery of which…

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Farmers' Intentions. Not Opposed to Nationalists. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Gregory M.H.R. (West Australia) states that the Farmers' Party is going to prove a big factor in the Federal Parliament. There was no justification…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Narrabri branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association is to be held at the Town Hall on Friday afternoon, at 2.30…

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1919 20 Wheat Harvest. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

The chairman of the Central Wheat Board stated today that certificates would be issued in January I for the payment of an advance on…

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Farmers' Party of 13. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 1

Mr. Williams, Farmers campaign director, claims 13 members who will follow the farmers' flag. They are Major Hay, Dr. Page and Mr. Fleming (New…

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