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Farming & the land, 1913

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Victorian Wheat Commission Interesting Progress Report

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 June 1913 · page 4

The Wheat Commission, which was appointed by the Victorian Government, has, in a progress report, said that the Victorian wheat producers are…

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Fatality Near Lockhart. Dairy Farmer's Child Drowned

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 June 1913 · page 2

A s[?] drowning fatality was reported in Lockhart on Friday, when [?] A[?] the 11-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Andriski, who…

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Mr. Robert Patten. a Farmers' Man

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 June 1913 · page 3

Mr. Patton is an Englishman by birth, who migrated to the colonies in his early teens. For the past sixteen years he has been farming in the…

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Junior Competition. Farm V. Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 June 1913 · page 3

The junior competition was advanced another stage on Saturday, when Firm II. beat Wagga II. on the racecourse by 14 points to 6. The Farm…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 June 1913 · page 2

A general meeting of the Wagga branch of the above association will take place at the School Of Arts on Saturday next, at 2.30 p.m. As a…

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District News Boree Creek Farmers' Union

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 June 1913 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Farmers' Union was held on Monday last. The chair was occupied by the president. Mr. H. Greiner. Mr. C. V. Pabst was…

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Case From Ganmain. Alleged [?]Tention of Property a Farmer's Disappointment

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 June 1913 · page 4

[?]. Matland, S.M., listened to an amusing case at the Ashfield (Sydney) Police Court on Friday when Joseph M'C[?] proceeded against [?] Freeman…

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Ganmain Farmer's Love Affair. "In DREAMLAND."

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1913 · page 3

An amazing case was heard on Friday at the Ashlield Police Court, when an [?] farmer, named Joseph McColl, of Ganmain, proceeded against Ellen…

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Land Notes. [?] Farm Area No. 19S

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1913 · page 3

In is political that the land described [?] will be available for Home[?] on and after 30th June. At area of about 900 acres, situated…

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An Unfortunate Crop

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 11 June 1913 · page 6

"Well, Pat," said a gentleman to an Irishman, " I see you have a small garden." " Yes, sir," said I'at. " What are you going to set in it for next…

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Organizing Farm Laborers

The Worker · Wednesday 11 June 1913 · page 3

John Andrews, Western Branch:—Since starting out I have visited the Tenter-field, Deepwater, and Emmaville districts. The Inverell local committee met last…

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Fair Average Quality. Farmers and Wheat Buyers

The Worker · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 20

A Victorian Royal Commission has condemned the present system of fixing the fair average quality of wheat in that State. At present, a section of the…

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Horse Dies After Eating Wheat

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 2

The stock inspector, Mr. C. Lyne, reports that at the request of the police, who suspected poisoning, he visited Marrar on Friday last, to hold…

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Telegraphic. the Wheat Market Next Year's Business. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 2

Sussex street produce firms stated to-day that fair business is reported in now wheat delivery for next year at 2/8¼ on spot. The situation was…

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Sheep on the North Coast. As a Factor in Improving Pastures

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 4

In a report on a recent trip through the Manning district the sheep and wool expert reaffirms his opinion that sheep can be made a profitable…

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When to Apply Water. Effects on the Crop

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 4

The time at which water [?]lay be most profitably applied is a matter of considerable importance to the irrigation farmer, and this is a feature…

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Farmers' Conference. Alliances with the Liberals. Common Fighting Platform Suggested

The Worker · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 27

The annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, N.S.W., is to be held at Sydney next month. No doubt there will be great joy in the camp. The…

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The Farmer and Socialism

The Worker · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 17

PROBABLY, if it were possible to estimate the truth with exactitude, it would be found that of all producers the farmer is the most deluded in Australia…

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To-day's Telegrams. Wheat and Chaff

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 2

Wheat, prompt 3/7¼ to 3/8. Chaff: Wheaten, 1/- to 5/5; oaten, 3/8 to 4/1. THE ELECTION PROSECUTIONS…

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AGRICULTURAL Ail Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 6

These Notes are formed every week, under the personal supervision of the How J. L. of Agriculture, and are based weakly on the experiments of the Departments. No. 110. PASTORAL…

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