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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1913

1,761 stories in Riverina's papers · page 23 of 89

Trade with Sweden Wheat and Wool From Australia

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 3

Mr. E. G. Sahlin, commercial attache to the Swedish Legation in Tokio, arrived in Sydney by the Kumano Maru to report on the possibilities of…

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Sydney Wheat Market. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 2

Reports from Sussex-street produce firms indicate that wheat is firm for prompt delivery. Milling wheat is quoted at 3s 7¾d to 3s 8d, and for April…

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Commercial Sydney Wool and Produce

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 4

Wincbcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:— Of late business has been rather curtailed on the Sydney wool market owing to the Easter vacation, but any…

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Other People's Views. the Mudgee Butter Factory. Dear Worker,—

The Worker · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 25

The writer of articles re above factory is, from some inquiries that I have made, a bit astray in some of his statements. The Mudgee factory shareholders, who…

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A Wool Review Records of the Past Season. Poor Clip in Riverina. Demand Exceeding Supply

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 2

We have received a copy of the 24th annual wool review issued by Messrs. Whichcombe Carson, Ltd., covering the operations of the 1912-3 season. In…

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The Past Harvest. a Farm Manager's Deductions

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 4

The reports on the recent wheat harvest at the various experiment farms appear in the "Agricultural Gazette" for March aud April, and will…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Annual Meeting of the Rock Branch

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 3

The annual meeting of The Rock F. and S. Association was held on 29th March. Mr. Hutchings, president, was in the chair, and a good attendance of…

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The Exploited Farmer

The Worker · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 23

THE "Farmer and Settler" is vastly and vociferously annoyed because, while the Sydney gas companies can pass on any increase of wages by fixing a…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 6

At the Court of Quarter Sessions at Hay on Friday, Frank H. Johns was charged with stealing 13 calves, the property of Mrs S. Schouten and Mrs…

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Sydney Wool Market

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Co. report:—Sales are to be held in Brisbane this week, but owing to recent beneficial rains over a large area in…

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Puzzled by Sheep. Queer Result of Question

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 2

Some strong remarks on the examination system in schools is made the seventh report of the Rural Education Conference, issued yesterday (said the…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 6

These Notice are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Tr[?] Minister of agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. No. 100. AGRICULTURAL…

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Thursday, April 3rd. a Wheat-buying Transaction

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 4

Stephen Wright was charged that on April 3rd., 1912, at Ganmain, being [?] as an agent with the custody of 6385 bags of wheat, the property of…

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New Wheat Lands. Deputation to Mr. Trefle. an Immense Area Available

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 4

"One of the most important railway propositions in the state" was the description applied by Mr Trefic, Minister for Lands and Agriculture,…

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Large Area Thrown Open Rush of Applicants. Wheat and Grazing Blocks

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 3

The Minister for lands (Mr. Trefle) has deeided to throw open for settlement 84,367 acres of Crown lands—13,907 acres at Burrawang, within the…

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In the Shearing Shed. Rules, By-laws, and Regulalations for Cockies Having Sheep Shorn

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 4

A SUBSCRIBER has sent us the following, which was posted up at a shed in this district by a shearer last season:-…

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Ardlethan Tin Field. Discovery in Riverina. Mines Amongst the Wheat. £60,000 in Three Months. Opinions of Experts

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 4
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Ardlethan, near Temora, which is the centre of one of the richest wheat growing districts in the state, a now the centre of mining interest in…

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Ardlethan Tin Field. Discovery Im Riverina. Mines Amongst the Wheat . £60,000 in Three Months. Opinions of Experts

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 4

Ardlethan, near Temora, which is the centre of one of the richest wheat growing districts of the State, is now the centre of mining interest in Australia…

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The Dairy. Lucerne or Maize. Feeding Values Discussed Instructive Deductions

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 7

The question whether lucerne for hay or maize for ensilage is the better crop for dairymen is receiving attention in different parts of the world. As no…

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