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Farming & the land, 1913

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Agricultural. Seed Wheat. The Demands on the Department

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 6

During the recent conference of Departmental officers, discussion took place on the increasing demand for the Department's seed wheat…

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IRRIGATION. Advice for Private Farmers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 6

Quite lately the irrigationist of this Department visited several small farms in the Gunnedah, Muswellbrook and Singleton, districts, on some of which a…

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Only Small Capital Required. Better Terms for Farms Than Offered by Government Closer Settlement Act

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

Whoever heard of country land being sold on a 10 per cent deposit and no further payment on principal for five years?…

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Only Small Capital Required Better Terms for Farms Than Offered by Government Closer Settlement Act

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

Whoever heard of country land being sold on a 10 per, cent, deposit and no further payment of principal for five years ?…

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Feeding Dairy Cattle

Irrigation Record · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 22

"A Dairy Farmer" writes:-"Myself and some neighbours have been discussing whether it pays better to graze the dairy cattle or to cut the fodder crops and feed…

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Wool Sales

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

At the wool sales full rates were maintained. Buyers competed keenly for crossbreds…

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Sydney Wool and Produce

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

John Bridge and Co. Ltd., report:—No sales have been held this week, but the same inquiry is shown for any wools available, but of course, the quantity is…

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Only Small Capital Required. Better Terms for Farms Than Offered by Government Closer Settlement Act

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

Who ever heard of country land being sold on a 10 per cent. deposit and no further payment of principal for five years?…

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United States Barley Seed Trial at Wagga Farm

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

A parcel of seed of a barley, which was received from the Bureau of Plant Industry, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in August, 1911, was tried at…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association Murrumbidgee Electorate Selection

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 2

A meeting of the electoral council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association branches throughout the Murrumbidgee electorate, was held at Narandera…

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Correspondence. (These columns are open for the discussion of any question touching the development of the irrigation settlement. Letters must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication. Matter intended for publication in the succeedingissue must reach the office, Leeton, not later than the 10th or 25th of the month. The Irrigation Record is published on the 1st and 15th day of each month.) Capital Required to Develop a 50-Acre Farm

Irrigation Record · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 21

There has been much controversy among settlers as to the amount of capital required to develop a 50-acre farm on the irrigation areas—that is, to bring the farm…

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Dairying

Irrigation Record · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 23

THE manufacture of butter is about to commence at Leeton. The most up-todate factory has been erected. The factory may be considered as being of the…

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Loudon Wool Sales. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 4

At the wool sales yesterday there was more Competition for crossbreds, at late rates. Merinos are firm Prices are unchanged…

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Wool Sales

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

At the London wool sales competition was again keen. Good clearances were made of New South Wales clips. Greasy merinos realised to…

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Sydney Wool Market

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

The Sydney Wool Selling Brokers' report:—Transactions in the Sydney wool market during the past week have been confined to parcels…

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Australian Butter. Sir George Reid's Suggestion. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

Sir George Reid yesterday received six Tooley-street agents, engaged in selling the butter exported by the Australian Co-operative…

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Shortage of Wheat Trucks. Trouble at Culcairn

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 4

Much dissatisfaction is reported to exist at Culcairn over the Mock in trucks in connection with the wheat traffic. The trucks are just dribbling…

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Only Small Capital Required. Better Terms for Farms Than Offered by Government Closer Settlement Act

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

Whoever heard of country land being sold on a 10 per cent deposit and no further payment on Principal for five years?…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Platform. Objective

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 3

(a) The return of members to Parliament having a practical knowledge of country districts and requirements generally…

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