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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 62 of 93

Wheat Bill. Fixing Local Prices. Not to be World's Parity. Restriction of Output. Premier's Strong Statement. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 2

It has been ascertained to-day that the State Ministry will most likely take steps in connection with the Wheat Harvesting Bill to ensure that wheat sold…

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Never Mind the Farmer!

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 2

Mr. Molesworth, M.L.A., who represents a fruit-growing and poultry farming electorate, alleges that it will be a tragedy if the New South Wales…

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Anglo-french Harvests. Disappointing Crop. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 2

The English and French harvests have given disappointing yields. Importations will be necessary…

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Manilla Farmers Demand 7/6 bus. Cash Or Open Market

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 2

A large, representative meeting of farmers was held on Saturday afternoon to discuss the matter of cash payment of 7/6…

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New Wheat Crop. Facilities for Handling. Preparation for Storage. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 1

Mr. Campbe[?]l, secretary of the Fa[?]rs and Settlers' Association, consi[?] the present facilities are more than [?]ficient to handle the anticipated bumper…

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Wheat Bill. Discussed by Caucus. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 2

TheLabor Cau[?]s discussed at length what action should be taken in connection with the Wheat Marketing Bill, but no decision was reached. The matter…

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Losses on 1916-17 WHEAT. Huge Claim Against Government. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 2

Preliminary proceedings were taken in the Melbourne Court to-day in a claim by Mark Block, wheat investor, against the government in respect of losses on…

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State Parliament. Electoral Vacancies. First Wheat Payment. Serious Financial Problem Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, in reply to Sir eorge Fuler the Premier stated that he regretted the Government so far had not been able to come to a…

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Chaff-cutting. Forcing Farmers to Sell. Contractors' Action. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 2

Harold Thorsby, a farmer from Ge[?] giving evidence before the Board of Trade, said great difficulty was experienced among agriculturalists in their…

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Wheat Payments Manilla Farmers' Resolutions MANILLA

Daily Observer · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 1

The following resolutions were unanimously carried at a public meeting of farmers and business people held at Manilla on Saturday last…

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Losses on Wheat

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 6

Preliminary proceedings were taken in the Melbourne Court on Tuesday in a claim by Mark Block, wheat investor, against the Government in…

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The Wool Payment

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 2

The payment of another £7,692,000 will be made to the Australian wool-growers on October 27…

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Wheat Agitation. World's Parity Wanted. Manildra Farmers' Demands. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 2

Mr.B.G. Patterson, who presided at a meeting of farmers and settlers at manildra said that if the farmers did not receive a decent payment for their…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West Wheat and World's Parity

Daily Observer · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 1

Mr. E. Hyman writes:— My only excuse for again trespassing on your space is the importance of the subject to the farmers in particular and…

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Reduced Wool Freights. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 2

The Shipping Combine is reducing the Australian wool freights to Italy to the English level. The Commonwealth line is following…

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Wheat Bill. Labor Party Divided. Consideration Postponed. Consulting Central Board. Buying Wheat for Bread. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 2

The [?] for two hours discussed the question of the Wheat Marketing Bill. At its conclusion the Premier announced that no decision had been…

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The Drop in Wool Values. No Need for Pessimism

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., write: The news of a drop in prices at London wool sales is unfortunate, but not altogether unexpected. Failure to…

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State Parliament. Murray Vacancy Again. Wheat Pool Question. "Epidemic of Royal Commissions."

Daily Observer · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr., Oakes informed the Speaker that he did not see why, when he issued a writ for an electoral vacancy, he should not send it direct to…

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Federal Parliament. Wheat Payments Again Gunner [?]ates Exonerated War Service Homes Bill Passed MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Sir Joseph Cook stated he had reduced the notes issue by £3,500,000 in the last five weeks; £1,500,000 of that amount being…

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Narrabri Farmers Want 7/6 Cash

Daily Observer · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 1

NARRABRI.—Local wheat growers are at present wondering when the Federal Government will pay the 5/ per bushel which it haw guaranteed to them…

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