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Northern Rivers · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

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Butter Bounty. to Be Reduced to Threepence

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

The export bounty on butter, which was raised to 4d per lb. recently, under the Paterson scheme, is to be reduced to the old rate of 3d per lb…

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Cattle Tick Menance. Beware of Redwater. Cautions Stockowners

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 3

Mr. J. W. Shepperson, of Cooran (North Coast Line, Queensland), writes to the "Tweed Daily":— "As a visitor to your wonderful,…

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Roma Oil Fob Farm Tractors

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 7

The first lot of Roma oil sold for commercial. use, amounting, to 180 gallons, has been purchased by the Queensland Government Analyst (Mr. J. U…

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Farmer Buys a Set

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 6

"I am wending a radio set out to your place, Mr. Broadaeres, on trial" said a radio trader at Colae, a month or so ago to one. of his customers. "You…

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Important Visitors Farmers' Big Picnic

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 3

In connection with the re-union picnic, to be held under the auspices of the Tweed and Richmond District Councils of the Primary Producers'…

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Farm Workers Award

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 1

Referring to the Queensland farm workers' award, which comes into operation on March 1st next, "Nanango News" says: -- The die is cast…

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Farmer President of A.L.P.

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 1

The newly elected President of the Executive of the A.L.P. in this State is Mr. W. Webster. He is a sheep farmer in the central west, and a…

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Dairying Expansion

Northern Star · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 4

For the Casino police patrol district 570 dairies have been registered for the present registration period, and a large number of registrations from Mallangance and Bonalbo…

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Lismore Cattle Sale

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 6

Messrs. Rutherford and Gordon held a very successful cattle sale in the Lismore yards on Thursday. The competition was very keen and the attendance of buyers was…

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Butter Price. Reduction on

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—Late this afternoon, the Butter Advisory Committee decided to reduce the wholesale price of butter by one half…

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London Butter Market London

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 6

The butter market is quiet and steady. Quotations Choicest salted New Zealand, 160a to 162s, exceptionally cboice 164s; Australian, 158s to 160s. Unsalted is plentiful…

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Price of Butter Reduced Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 5

Late this afternoon the Butter Advisory Committee decider to reduce the wholesale price of butter by ½d to 1s 7d a lb. The reduction will come in to effect on Monday…

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Day Out for Dairy Farmers

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 4

What degree of unity exists among the dairy farmers of the Richmond and Tweed districts? Next Wednesday will help conSiderably to decide the question. January…

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The Turf [?] Warwick Farm Races 'Newspaper Selection

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday:—They ''Evening News,' for one bet at Warwick Farm to-morrow, tips Black Duchess in the Three Year-old Handicap…

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Dairying in America. Big Increase in Production

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 4

Three and a third million dollars is what tho dairy industry in America contributed to the vlue of farm production in 1926. This is over a…

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Radio in the Home You Hear It All Over the Air Farmer Buys a Set

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 14

"I am sending a radio set out to your place, Mr. Broadacres, on trial," said a radio trader at Colac, a mouth or so ago to one of his customers…

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Dairy Conditions Heavy Production

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 4

In practically all but the far South Coast the conditions the main dairying districts are excellent. Production has increased rapidly, and in some centres is double that…

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The Turf Warwick Farm Selections for To-day "Evening News"

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 6

Maiden Handicap, First Division.—Vanished, Divulge, Energique. Second Division.—Dolomite, Smart Bird, Wedding Dress…

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Destitute Farmers Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 5

A deputation from Cudgegong Shire Council which interviewed the Under-Secretary of the Local Government Department in the absenee of the Minister (Mr. Bruxner) stated…

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Butter and Eggs Cheaper

Tweed Daily · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The prices of two commodities will be reduced in Sussex Street on Monday. Butter will be one halfpenny per pound cheaper at…

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