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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 22 of 93

Fire at Tamworth. Wool and Produce Stores Burnt Out

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 2

At about 10.40 last night an outbreak of fire was discovered in a brick building in Lower Street, between Fitzroy and White Streets, Tamworth. The…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. The Drought. Position Becoming Worse. Great Water Shortage. Two Outbreaks of Disease

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 1

At yesterday's meeting of the Tamworth P.P. Board the Stock Inspector reported having visited all parts of the district. The condition of the country…

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U.S. Dear Living. Farmers' Revolt. City Luxury and High Wages

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 6

Bitterness against the luxury-loving and non-producing city dwellers is spreading among farmers of the United Stales, vast numbers of whom seriously…

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Which Are Exhaustive Crops? The Ultimate Test

Manilla Express · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 6

A crop of 30 bushels of wheat removes from the acre on which it is grown 33 lb. of nitrogen, 14 lb. of phosphoric acid, and 9¼ lb. of potash (writes W. R…

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Dirty Dairy Premises

Daily Observer · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 5

Patrick James Maher was proceeded against on two charges—for neglecting to keep his hands clean and free from contamination and infection whilst…

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Wheat Supplies. Assured Supplies for Two Months. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Dunn, returned to-day from Melbourne, where he attended the conference of the Australian What Board…

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Federal Parliament. Sale of Wool. Repatriation Bill in Committee. War Gratuity Debate. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mr. Rodgers that the Government was willing that sales of wool for wool tops to the Colonial Combing…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. Upper Hunter Drought. Singleton

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 1

Mr. G. R. Freeman, StocK inspector, in his monthly report to the Singleton Pastures Protection Board, says:— "Matters pertaining to the pastoral…

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Tobacco Factory Closing. Texas Crop Failure. INVERELL

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 1

Messrs W. D. and H. O. Wills, Ltd., who erected a tobacco factory at Texas some few years ago, have notified their employees that their services will not…

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The Dairying Industry

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 8

It will be freely conceded by all who are engaged in dairying, that we possess exceptional facilities, experience and knowledge for the supplying of…

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Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 1

Australian Morcant'le Land and Finance Co., Ltd., Sydney report under date Sydney, 14th April: Last week was regarded as part of…

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£103,000,000 Loss in Wool. Monday, 3 p.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 2

General Lassetter. interviewed to-day, said that the public of Australia was at last beginning to realise the great loss that occurred through the…

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Sale of 1919/20 WOOL. British Government Condemned. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 1

General Lassetter in an interview, said that the public of Australia was at last beginning to realise the great loss to the commonwealth that had occurred…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. Stabilising Wheat Industry. Delungra Man's Strong Advocacy. INVERELL

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Delungra F.F. Union, Mr. E. Hoye, speaking in regard to the wheat industry, said his motive for bringing this matter forward…

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Farming & Mining Inventions

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 3

The following applications for patents connected with the farming and mining industries have been lodged at the Commonwealth Patent Office:-…

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Markets. North Westeern Sheep

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 3

Though prime sheep were firmer at Homebush last Thursday, medium to poor grade lines were in easier demand. Supplies of these classes…

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Wool and Woollens

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: Apraisements of wool are again in full swine on the Sydney market. Offerings will go on without interruption…

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The Wool Jumble

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 2

The Prime Minister upon the recommendation of the Central Wool Committee has issued orders under the War Precautions (Wool and…

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Wool Growers to Benefit

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 2

It is expected that the Australian wool growers will receive a substantial sum if the interim dividend is declared in September as forecasted by the…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Thursday 22 April 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 of the Department. No. 468…

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