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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1914

2,293 stories in Riverina's papers · page 54 of 115

Sydney Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 June 1914 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd., report under date of 22nd inst as follows:— A very firm market ruled in Brisbane last week, with strong American…

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The Wheat Market (Wagga Wheat Prices are 4d per bushel below Sydney quotations). Heavy Fall Anticipated Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 June 1914 · page 4

At Sussex Street, wheat is very neglected. Holders lowered their quotations by speculators were not anxious to buy, anticipating a heavy fall…

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Pastoral. "Black Disease" in Sheep. An Invitation

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 6

The veterinary officers of the Department of Agriculture have lately been investigating a few cases of "black disease" in sheep which have…

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Tumut Butter Factory

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 2

It is fully realised on all sides, we are sure, the immense benefit that has accrued to our district by the establishment of the above factory, which…

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Historic Importance of Wheat

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 6

Wheat, since the earliest period to which history reaches, had always been accounted the most valuable grain of the culmiferous tribe, hence all…

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Australia's Wheat Output Possibilities of Production

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 2

Mr. Hunt, the Commonwealth meteorologist, who has recently been making a close study of the Australian wheat areas, is of opinion that it is…

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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 26 June 1914 · page 6

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 164…

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Dairying. a North Coast Heard What the Test Revealed

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 6

Valuable testimony on the subject of herd-testing is given by Mr. J. T. Young, of Bangalow, the owner of the herd that won first prize in the Tweed…

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Rural Workers. New Policy. General Farm Hands, 8/- Per Day

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 5

The A.W.U’S rural worker’s policy, drawn up by the recent industrial conference, and endorsed by the executive of the union, was made available on…

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A.W.U. Claims. Farmers’ Rejoinder. Emphatic Refusal

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 2

The latest claims of the Australian Workers’ Union (which we publish on our fourth page) have created astonishment at the executive offices of the Farmers…

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Land Notes. Homestead Farm Area No. 314

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 5

It is notified than an area of 1,172 acres, situated at Moondooldool North, has been set apart for a homestead farm, and will be available on and after…

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PASTORAL. "Black Disease" in Sheep. An Invitation

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 7

The veterinary officers of the Department of Agriculture have lately been investigating a few cases of "black disease" in sheep which have…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 7

These notes are issued every week [?]nder the personal supervision of the lon. J. L. Trefle, Minister of Agriculture, and are based on the…

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The Sheep Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 2

The secretary of the New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association reports another record entry of sheep for the annual show of this association, to be…

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Wagga Experiment Farm

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 4

The annual June vacation at the Wagga Experiment Farm commenced yesterday, having been arranged later than usual this year to enable the…

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Temora Demonstration Farm and the Rabbit Industry

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 4

The Wagga [?] yesterday wa[?] Mr.[?] of the Temora [?]…

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Wool and Wheat Burnt. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 June 1914 · page 2

The grain warehouses and wool stored at Grimsby docks, Yorkshire, were destroyed by fire. The damage is placed at £200,000…

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Margarine and Butter. Customs Prohibition. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 June 1914 · page 2

The Minister for Customs states that a proclamation has been issued prohibiting the exportation from Australia from October next, of…

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"Black Disease "In Sheep, An Invitation

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 30 June 1914 · page 3

THE veterinary officers of the Department of Agriculture have lately been investigating a few cases of "black disease" in sheep which…

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To Farmers and Settlers. [To the Editor.]

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 June 1914 · page 2

Sir,—From something I have been told recently, it would appear that a wrong impression has got abroad with reference to some of my…

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