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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 29 of 93

Wool Scheme Accepted by Growers Statement Wanted MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 1

The Woolgrowers' Council has accepted Mr. Hughes' proposals for the sale of the comins wool clips as a basis for sale, and the Council has authorised…

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Shipping Wheat. This State's Bad Position Britain's Rigid Contract SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture stated this afternoon that the reason that Great Britain and New Zealand were getting preference for ships in loading…

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400 Men at Labor Farm Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 5

There are still 400 single men at the Labor farm at Randwick. It is hoped that employment will be available for all within a week…

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Wheat Famine. Objections to Further Exports. Serious Trouble Possible. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 2

It is stated in Labor Party circles that if an attempt is made to take wheat away to England the position may be serious. The wheat, it is said, must…

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No Wheat for Eurape. Canadian Experts' Views Australia's Position. OTTAWA

Daily Observer · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 2

Dr. McGill, the head of Canada's Grain Commission, told a Parliamentary delegation that probably Canadian wheat would sell this year at from three to five…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. Gloomy Outlook in Upper Hunter. Record Prices for Fodder. SINGLETON

Daily Observer · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 1

People from the country centres who have been in town during the week are very dejected through the gloomy prospect before them. They state that…

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Farmers' Displays

Daily Observer · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 2

As the farming community in the Tamworth and other districts have shown much interest in the New State movement the Demonstration…

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Hand-feeding Sheep

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 3

"Which of the feeds I have on hand would you advise me to use to handfeed to Merino ewes due to lamb in April, and to Merino lambs dropped…

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Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 4

Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co., Ltd., report under date 19th May: Ther eault of the referendum taken…

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Grow More Wheat

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 4

Lindley Walker Co-operative Grain Co., Ltd., report as follows: When the Armistice was signed in November 1918. we viewed with alarm…

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World's Wheat Crops. Britain May Return to War Bread

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 2

The Food Controller, Mr. McCurdy, speaking in London, declared that before the abolition of the Food Control was securable, difficult periods must…

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Profit on Wool Pool

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 4

Mr. W. E. Abbot writes:—"On this question it seems to me clear beyond the possibility of dispute that fifty per cent. of the profits…

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Blow Fly in Sheep. Experiments Is Queensland

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 4

Highly important experiments in regard to the combating of the blow fly pest in sheep are in progress at Dalmaily, in the Roma district (Q.)…

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Wheat Famine. Ill-advised Contract. Alarming Position

Daily Observer · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 1

Speaking at Culgong at a meeting the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Dunn, re­ferred to the alarming wheat shortage. He said that he was afraid that the mills…

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Cornsack Profits. Statement Issued by Wheat Board. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 2

The Australian Wheat Board has issued a statement to the effect that the Commonwealth has now paid to the Board £130,000, representing profit…

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Flour Shortage. Wheat Board's Obligation. To Keep Mills Going. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture speaking at Mudgee, said this State had contracted for the delivery of sufficient wheat to keep the mills going until December,…

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Australian Wool Down. Fall in Cotton. Probable Causes of the Slump. (Published in "The Times.") LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 2

The "Times" Liverpool correspondent says that Australian wool has slumped from 10 to 20 per cent. Two-thirds are unsold. The balance will probably be…

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Sale of a Farm

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 4

Mr. Duncan McMaster has disposed of his property, "Glendon." near Gravesend, to Goldsborough, Mort and Co., transfer to take effect on 18th…

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Original Farmers' "Stunts."

Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 2

The Committee on Saturday receives fully half a dozen spontaneous offers from farmers who desire to participate in the procession. Among them Messrs. Sims…

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Late Telegrams. Assisting Farmers. Is Fodder being Held Up? Minister's Statements. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 2

Replying to a deputation from agricultural machinery firms the Minister for Agriculture said: While we will use the silos to a limited extent the farmers will…

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