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

Farming & the land, 1920

1,843 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 13 of 93

Agricultural & Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Minister of Agriculture. and are based mainly on the experience or the Department. No. 460…

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Wheat Shortage. Shipping Held Up. London, Wednesday, Midnight

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 2

A London message states that the newspapers continue the agitation for cheaper meat, particularly for mutton, and call attention to the serious effects…

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Critics on Wool Profits Loss on American Purchases

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. write:— Reputed fabulous profits secured on re-sold Government wools have aroused much comment abroad. The news…

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Critics on Wool Profits. Loss on American Purchases

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 6
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Winchcombe, Carson. Ltd., write: Reputed fabulous profits secured on re-sold Government wools have aroused much comment abroad. The news…

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The Orchard. Selection in the Orchard. "Beef" and "Butter" Oranges and Lemons

Manilla Express · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 2

Which are the "beef" trees of your orchard and which the "butter" ones? The more vigorous trees, if judged by wood growth, are not the producers,…

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Primary Producers' Union. District Council Meeting. Favors Compulsory Wheat Pool

Daily Observer · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Tamworth Primary producers' Union was held at the secretary's office on the 20th inst. Mr. W. C. Parkes (President)…

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Nemingha Farmers. Reduction of Rates Grievance

Daily Observer · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 1

At the meeting of the Tamworth, Town Council on Tuesday, a letter was, rend from Mr. R. A. Pearson, on behalf of farmers of the municipality, who said…

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Alleged Conspiracy. Wheat Cases Opened. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 3

The alleged wheat conspiracy charges were proceeded with at the police court to-day. Mr. Shand, K.C. who appeared for…

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Charge Against Grazier. Altering Earmarks of Sheep. Accused Heavily Fined

Daily Observer · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 5

At the Tamworth Police Court yesterday, John Whitten, grazier, was charged with that, on January 22 last, at Woodlands, near Currabubula, he wilfully…

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Scone Cattle Sale. Scone

Daily Observer · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 1

The Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. report cattle sale to-day as follows:-2000 head of cattle were yarded and practically all were sold. Best…

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Wheat Scrip. Present Market Position. Management of Pool

Daily Observer · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 1

Commenting in their monthy share list report for February on the wheat scrip market, Messrs Joseph Palmer and Sons, Stockbrokers, Sydney, say:-…

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Wheat Charges. Hearing at Police Court. Documents Produced. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

The wheat conspiracy charges were continued at the police court to-day. Henry Traversi was further examined by Mr. Windeyer, who asked witness if…

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Seed Wheat for Farmers

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 2

Mr. A. Wedd, representing the Farmers' and Graziers Grain Company, which firm is entrusted by the Government with the handing of seed wheat…

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Market Reports Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 4

Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co., Ltd., report under date Sydney, 26th. February, 1920: Appraisements were continued last…

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Wool Clip (1920-1921). Proposed New Scheme. Misses Vital Points

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 4

Existing organisations appear to have met for the well-intentioned purpose of devising workable plans for dealing with the Australain wool clip…

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Farmers and Settlers Association. Narrabri Branch

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Narrabri branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association was held at the Town Hall on Friday afternoon last, the…

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Rabbits V. The Pastoral Industry

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 3

Mr M'Person. inspector of stock for the Holbrook P. P. District, ridicule the idea that the rabbit could ever profitably take the place of the pastoral…

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Wool Clip (1920-21) Proposed New S[?] Misses Vital Points

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 3

Existing organisations appear to have met for the well-intentioned purpose of devising, workable plans for dealing with the Australian wool clip of season…

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London Wool Sales. Sydney, Monday. French Strikers. Bolshevist Aims Admitted. Labor Federation Cold. (Published in "The Times.") LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 2

The chairman, of the Central Wool Committee has received a cable from London, stating that the second series of wool sales closed with a firm tone The "Times" Paris correspondent says the leaders of the railway strikers have thrown oft the mask, and admit that the strike is the beginning of a general…

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