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

Farming & the land, 1931

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Wool Production and Value

North West Champion · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: Returns issued by the Bureau of Statistics, Sydney, demonstrate how the efforts made to eradicate the rabbit,…

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Fire at Glen Innes. Butter Factory Damaged

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 2

A fire which occurred in the storeroom of Glen Innes butter factory on Sunday caused damage amounting to approximately £600. The blaze was…

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Wool Prices. Why They Soared

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 4

Mr. R. J. Hawkes, opening the annual conference of the affiliated Chambers of commerce of New South Wales, told delegates that although it had been…

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The Wheat Outlook. Director of Agriculture's Views

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 1

"Conditions in the wheat-growing Industry are difficult," said the Director of Agriculture to a recent gathering of farmers," but I have no doubt in…

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Wool Production and Value General Trading Influence

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—Returns issued by the Bureau of Statistics Sydney, demonstrate how the efforts made to eradicate the…

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Wool Sales Schute, Bell & Co., Ltd., report:—

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 4

There is little to report. in the local wool market owing to the Easter vacation, Brisbane will re-open the ball next week, our…

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Tariff Burden on Farmers. F.S.A. Chief Tells Business Men

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 3

One of the chief factors in the high cost of production of primary products is the inequitable tariff of the Commonwealth. This Is recognised by…

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Wee Waa Show Splendid Cattle and Sheep Exhibits Impressive Pavilion Display

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 2

Set in a sea of green herbage under a blue and cloudless sky, the Wee Waa Showground was at its best on Wednesday, the opening day…

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Wool Auctions

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 1

Naturally during the Easter recess no sales have taken place in any wool selling centres within the Commonwealth. London sales closed on…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

North West Champion · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4
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Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd, received the following wire from their Brisbane office : — "Brisbane wool sales opened with…

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New Uses for Wool

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 3

"Efforts by the Leeds Wool Industries' Research Association to find new uses for wool have resulted in two important discoveries," says Mr…

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Land Matters Empire Wool Conference

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 3

When speaking at the official luncheon at the Royal Agricultural Shaw, the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) made certain references to the…

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Sowing Wheat Points in Setting Drill

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4

An important operation connected with sowing is the proper setting of the drill according to the variety and condition of the…

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Graziers' Conference. Wool Prices. Fixation Defeated

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 5

When the Graziers' Conference was resumed on Tuesday, Mr. C. M. Williams, of Binda, moved a resolution in opposition to any wool stabilisation…

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Graziers' Conference Wool Stabilisation and Other Matters

North West Champion · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 5

The annual conference of the N.S.W. Graziers' Association commenced on Monday last. In opening the conference, the President (Mr. F. H. Tout)…

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Quotes for N.S.W. Wheat. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 2

Bulk wheat is quoted at 2/3½d. per bushel, all charges paid to date, and bagged wheat at 2/4d. to 2/4½ per bushel…

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The Effects of a Penny on Australia's Wool

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report, under date 14th April, 1931:— On the average, values for greasy wool in Australia have advanced 4d…

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The Effects of a Penny xN Australia's Wool

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—On the average, values for greasy wool In Australia have advanced 4d. per lb since last January. Every…

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Stabilising the Wool Industry That "Vicar of Bray" Attitude. Mr. Deakins' Reply to Mr. Allen. (To the Editor)

North West Champion · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 3

Sir, — There appears to be some misconception regarding the objects of the stabilisation movement. I believe that…

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