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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 52 of 93

Unsold Wool Stocks. Resale Plan's Upset

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: On June 30 stocks of Australian and New Zealand wools here and abroad ran into nearly 3 million bales. It is…

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Wheat Pool. Minister Explains Scheme. Co-operation of States. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 2

The minister for Agriculture addressing the Farmers and Settlers' Conference outlined the Bill which will provide for the the compulsory pooling of wheat…

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Railway Rates Further Increases Threatened Farmers and Graziers Co. Enters Strong Protest

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 1

With, characteristic vig[?]ce, the Managing Director (Hon. A. K. Trothowan, M.L.C.) of the Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. has, we…

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Weather and Crops

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 1

During tho past few days smart [?]howers have been frequent. On Monday night the rain was very heavy. On Tuesday the registration…

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A Live Farming Community Needs One. Has Your's an "Idea Exchange?"

Manilla Express · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 2

A Branch of the Agricultural Bureau, is an "idea exchange"—have you one in your district? If not, interest your neighbours in the matter, get names…

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Australasian Wool Sales. Higher Prices. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 2

The seventh series of wool sales opened with 72,000 bales of Australian and 18,000 bales of New Zealand wool. The linest qualities of combing greasy…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool. Views of F. AND S. CONFERENCE Fear of Speculators. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 2

The delegates at the Farmers' Conference to-day were invited to express their views in regard to the proposed compulsory wheat pool…

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Farmers and Graziers. Talk of Amalgamation. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 2

The A.W.U. is witching the Farmers and Settlers' Convention in regard to the Shearers' dispute and the 44 hour issue…

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Farmers' Conference. List of Resolutions. Murray Vacancy. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 2

The Farmers arid Settlers' Conference agreed to the following resolutions: That the Government be urged to proceed with water conservation in…

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Late Sport. Warwick Farm Races. Tips for To-day. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 2

For Warwick Farm "Poseidon" tips: Hurdles: Scerry Sir Rep, Frigate Bird. Farm Stakes: Upstart Falgar…

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Late Telegrams. Carriage of Produce. Farmers Object to Present System. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 2

At the Farmers and Settlers' Conference resolutions were carried that the Commissioner for Railways should come under the same regulations as governed…

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Big Cattle Sale

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 2

Beynon, Waugh and Doolin advertise in this issue they have again commenced their regular cattle sales at Gravesend. The first sale takes…

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Wheat Moving

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 2

The early sown wheat crops are making good headway. Mr. Baker, of Watermark, has some wheat over two feet high, and others have good crops…

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Wheat Surplus

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 1

It is estimated by the Australian Wheat Board that after providing for the requirements of Australia, until next harvest comes in, it will still be…

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Market Report. Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 4

Tho Pastoral Finance Association, Limited, Sydney, report under date 26th August, 1920:- A "White Paper" Issued by the…

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Tobacco Practical Farmer Speaks. Preparation of Seed Beds

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 1

Seed beds should be made on ground with good drainage, which is not likely to cake with continued watering. The beds should be made…

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New Crops

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 2

I notice the "Courier" is advocating the growth of linseed. In 1919, Mr. J. Perry sowed about half an acre broadcast like wheat, and covered it…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. Cost of Wheat Per Bushel. Controversy at Inverell. INVERELL

Daily Observer · Tuesday 31 August 1920 · page 1

An interesting controversy has been proceeding for some time past in this district, by branches of the P.P. Union on the subject of the cost of producing…

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Wheat 1919-20 Pool Receiving to Cease September 30

Manilla Express · Tuesday 31 August 1920 · page 2

The Secretary of the Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Grain, Insurance and Agency Co.,. Ltd., writer:—…

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Wheat Inquiry Sequel. Four Men Charged with Conspiracy. Counts of the Indictment. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 31 August 1920 · page 2

A case arising out of the recent wheat inquiry commenced at the Crim[?]nal Court to-day when four men, Regin[?]ld Rh[?]ben, Thomas Smith, Rupert…

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