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

Farming & the land, 1953

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District F.S.A. President Criticises Wheat Handling Methods

North West Champion · Monday 29 June 1953 · page 3

Strong criticism of the handling of last season's wheat crop was voiced at the annual meeting of the Barwon District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, by the…

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New Sheep, Wool Officer Appointed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 6

Mr. A. K. Cantrill, H.D.A., has been appointed principal livestock officer, Sheep and Wool, Department of…

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Moree Fat Cattle Sale

North West Champion · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 9

Moree Associated Agents report having held a satisfactory fat cattle sale at Moree on Wednesday, July 1, when they…

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Unloading of Fat Cattle

North West Champion · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 4

Moree branch of the Graziers' Association last week decided to ask its head [?] contact the Associated…

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Additional Wheat Storage Sought

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 2

Gunnedah district F. and S. council at its last meeting discussed several resolutions on the question of additional…

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The Week in Wool

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 10

The curtain fell this week in Sydney and Newcastle on the most satisfactory selling season in wool's…

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Graziers' Move on Wheat Handling

North West Champion · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 1

Moree branch of the Graziers' Association last week decided to press for a six-point programme with a view to…

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Rise in Butter Price Protest Canberra

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 1

Several Federal Ministers are expected to resist the proposed increase in the price of…

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Curtain Falls on Wool Market

North West Champion · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 9

The curtain fell this week in Sydney and Newcastle on die most satisfactory selling-season in wool's history. It will be long remembered…

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R.S.P.C.A. Seeks Better Trucking of Sheep Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 1

An R.S.C.P.A. deputation will ask the Chief Secretary, Mr. Kelly, today to take action against the Railways…

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Auction Sale of Tractors, Farm Machinery

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 12

An auction sale of interest to landowners, contractors and the public will take place on Tuesday July 14, when…

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Longer Life for Farm Implements

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 6

Blades of a rotary hoe treated-with a special wear-resisting alloy lasted 8½ times longer than normal steel…

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In Canberra Today Political Chaff Among Wheat

Manilla Express · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 4

Wheat is back in the political arena. Every State is affected because how wheat electorates vote often determines the fate…

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Wool Report

North West Champion · Monday 6 July 1953 · page 5

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-Operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited. 30th June, 1953…

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Big Wheat Crop

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 12

A total of 77 million acres of all wheat is reported seeded or to be seeded in the United States for 1953…

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The Week in Wool

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 3

With the all-time record clearance of 3,821,900 bales 462,979 bales more than in the previous season) for a realisation of approximately £400 million, wool has entered the 1953-54 season in the…

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Mungindi Grazier on Sheep Stealing Charge

North West Champion · Monday 13 July 1953 · page 5

A Mungindi glazier has been charged on seven counts of sheep stealing. He is George Anderson…

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Pure Seed Production Of Wheat

North West Champion · Monday 13 July 1953 · page 5

It is of little use breeding a variety of wheat or anything else unless it can be produced in quantity to keep pure…

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Wool Flannel Dresses From Paris

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 July 1953 · page 3

Caramel-coloured satin-surfaced wool flannel is used in a new and most attractive cocktail dress by Jacques Griffe. The bodice shirred into a tiny basque from which the skirt fells in ample folds…

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Attractive Spring Suit in Lightweight Wool

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 July 1953 · page 1

A Carven two-piece in minute Shepherd's plaid wool. The Douched cut of the sleeves is emphasized with a circular shoulder take treatment [?] to a high [?]…

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