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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1903

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. (To the Editor of the Temora Star)

The Temora Star · Wednesday 21 January 1903 · page 2

Sir,--Now that we have launched upon the era of a new year, there is much to be considered, also to be gained by the proper use of 1903. The…

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Farmers and Settlers Association

The Junee Democrat · Wednesday 21 January 1903 · page 2

A MEETING of the above was held at O'Donuell's Hotel on Saturday afternoon last. Mr. J. F. Quilter (President) was…

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The Seed-wheat Question

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture has noticed the complaints which have been made about the alleged delay of the Government in preparing its proposals…

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The Supply of Seed Wheat

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 2

The statement of the Minister for Agriculture, published in another column, that there has been no delay in the preparations for the supply of seed…

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Californian Wheat. Reported Large Transactions

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 2

It is reported that the Melbourne trade has bought by cable 20,000 tons of Californian wheat, to come down in ten full cargoes by sailers. The wheat,…

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London Wool Sales. London, Jan. 21

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 2

At the wool sales yesterday there was a large attendance, including many Americans. Competition was spirited. Prices for all kinds of merinos were unchanged…

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Seed Wheat Distribution. How to Apply for Grants

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 2

Great anxiety is, yesterday's "S.M. Herald" says, displayed by agriculturists, especially in those portions of the State where the crops have failed in…

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Seed Wheat Distribution. Form of Application. Safeguarding the Government

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 2

The Government has decided on the form of application to be sent in by persons desiring to be supplied with seed wheat. It will be seen by the copy given…

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Fanners in Distress. Seed Wheat and Horse Feed Wanted

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 4

A public meeting is (the "Daily Telegraph" says) to be held in Sydney towards the end of this week to urge upon the Government the necessity for at once helping…

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London Wool Sales. Advance in Prices. London, Tuesday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 2

The first wool sales of the new year opened to-day, and were marked by brisk competition, which led to an advance of 10 per cent on the prices ruling at the…

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New South Wales. [By Telegraph.) Sydney, Wednesday. Death of a Wool Broker

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 2

Mr. Charles Hogarth, a well-known wool broker, died at Liverpool to-day. RETIREMENT OF THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE…

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Distressed Farmers. Meeting to Be Held in Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 2

A public meeting is to be held in Sydney this week to urge upon the Government the necessity for at once helping the distressed farmers by…

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Farmers in Distress. Seed Wheat and House Feed Wanted

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 4

A PUBLIC meeting is to be held in Sydney towards the end of this week, to urge upon the Government the neccesity for at once helping distress…

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Interesting Items. Seed Wheat

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 4

The following extracted from a leading article in the "Wagga Advertiser," contains sentiments generally approved of throughout these…

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The Drought. Belief Proposals. Seed Wheat

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 2

Everyday the distress arising from the protracted drought becomes emphasised more strongly. In some instances the sufferings of settlers and those unemployed…

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Mortality Amongst Cattle

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

Serious mortality amongst cattle is taking place in the Avoca district, Victoria, and 10 head are reported to have died suddenly, the cause of death being…

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Big Shipment of Sheep

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

Perhaps the largest shipment of live stock ever made in one bottom from Portland (Vic.) took place on Saturday, when the s.s. Katanga sailed with 10.000…

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Seed Wheat Distribution

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

It has come as a matter of surprise to the Minister for Agriculture that the form of application required to be filled up by farmers desirous of participating…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

The Sydney wool sales were continued on Wednesday to brick competition. no change took place, the market being very firm at the best rates of the season for all description…

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Strong Rise in Wheat

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

TOWARDS the middle of August last fears began to be entertained regarding the sea-son's wheat crops, and as bad weather continued throughout that and the following two…

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