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

Farming & the land, 1920

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Wheat Inquiry. Mr. Ashford Explains Position. Defends Mr. Grahame. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Holman was engaged for the greater part of to-day in conference with his colleagues in connection with the wheat pools. He also had a lengthy…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. Tablelands Rainfall. Effects of the Drought Disappearing. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 1

Stormy conditions have prevailed during the last few days, but locally only a few points of rain have been recorded. On Friday night there was a heavy…

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Market Reports. Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 5

Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co., Ltd., report under date Sydney, 14th January: Appraisements were resumed in…

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The Government and the Wheat

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Ashford sums up his defence of Mr. Grahame with the statement that it is apparent "that practically every defec in administration which has…

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London Wool Sales. London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

At the Wool Sales there was an excellent selection of Australian merinos, which sold at five per cent above the December rates. Crossbreds were…

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Agricultural Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Thursday 15 January 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.] THE ORCHARD…

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London Wool Sales. London, Wednesday, Midnight

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

At the London wool sales there was in excellent selection of Australian merinos, which were five per cent above the December rates. Crossbreds…

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Wheat Harvest. Preliminary Forecast Lowest Since 1902-3

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 1

Although particulars for a few important districts are still outstanding, the Government Stateistician (Mr. H. A. Smith) has been able to issue a…

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State Wheat Office. Commissioner's Report. Suspicion of Frauds

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

The report of Mr. Justice Pring, the Royal Commissioner inquiring into the State Wheat Office, has been made available. It does noes not touch upon…

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Small Wool Shipments. Heavy Stocks in U.s.a

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

Winchcombe, Cursor., Ltd., report: The resumption of wool auctions in Australia does not entirely hinge on shipments abroad as it is desirable that…

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Wheat Pool. Management by State Offices. Victoria Pays Best. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 1

It was pointed out by a business man, in Melbourne to-day that whereas Victorian 1916-17 wheat scrip had been paid to its farmers at 4/ per bushel, less…

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Farmers' Auction Mart

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

The recent rain storms in the neighborhood of the farming localities, have considerably stimulated the growth of fruit and vegetable [?]ducts, and the…

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Miscellaneous Farmers and Figures. The Bogey of Book-keeping

Manilla Express · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

"The average farmer is primarily an open-air man; he works hard all day and does not concern himself much with account keeping," says the…

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Good Prices for Wool. Armidale

Daily Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 1

Mr. N. Baker, of Laura, Bundarra, has obtained the following satisfactory prices for his Laura Station wool clip: 12 bales at 27½d, 57 at 29½d. 22 at 30d…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. Walgett's Woes. Disastrous Drought Effects. WALGETT

Daily Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 1

Weather dry aud business dull is the daily forecast that is applicable to the Walgett district. Never in the history of the oldest inhabitant has this district…

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Necessitous Farmers. Delayed Advances. Mr. Ashford Explains Arrangements. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Ashford said to-day that the delay in the payment of advances under the Necessitous Farmers' scheme was due primarily to the Council's action in…

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Tobacco Culture. a Growing Industry. Best Year's Crop Worth £50,730

Daily Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 5

Following the increased prices of tobacco, hinted at a week or more ago, will efforts be made to increase local production? What N.S.W. has…

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Wool Export. Regulations to be Drawn up. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 1

The Council which lias been appoint­ed to control the export of Australian, wool will meet in MelbouTne on Tues­day next, when rules and regulations…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. "Pink-eye" on Tablelands. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 1

Mr. Colin Campbell informed members of the Glen Innes P.P. Board that an eye disease, familiarly known as "pinkeye," was at present very prevalent in…

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Ruinous Price. Poultry Farmers and Mill Offal. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

Poultry farmers express indignation and amazement at the recent increase of £ 3/7/6 per ton on mill offal. They intend to take action before the…

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