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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1914

2,293 stories in Riverina's papers · page 58 of 115

Commercial. the Markets. Wheat. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 3

"The local wheat market was again neglected, owing to the continued dulness of European markets." Many salesman are anxious regarding the…

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Live Stock. The Variegated Thistle—Dangerous to Cattle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 1

For some years past it has been noted from time to time that when mobs of hungry cattle have fed on variegated thistle deaths occurred in…

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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 10 July 1914 · page 6

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. A[?]ford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 166…

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The Wool Market. Substantial Increase. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 4

The wool sold in the Australian market during the past season realised 221 millions sterling, being a substantial increase over the…

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The Orchard. Farmyard Manure. Its Application to the Soil

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 6

The quantity of farmyard manure that should be supplied to orchard lands will vary widely according to the character of the soil and the amount…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association. (Hillston Branch.)

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Hillston Branch of the Farmer and Settlers' Association was held at the Council Chambers on Monday…

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Official Correspondence. Experimental Farm at Hillston

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 9

Mr. P. McGarry, M.L.A., forwards us the following letter which he has received from the Department) of Agriculture:—…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. District Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 4

A meeting of the Cootamundra District Council was held on Tuesday night at the Albion hotel, when there was a good attendance of delegates…

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The Crops

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 6

In this district two principles of wheat culture regarded by many farmers as of supreme importance, do not appear to ne…

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Farmers & Settlers’ Asscn. Grong Grong Branch

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 6

There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the above branch on the 2nd inst. The minutes of the…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Grong Grong Branch

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 4

There was a good attendance of members at the usual monthly meeting of the Grong Grong branch, on the 2nd inst. Correspondence from the…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 7

These notes are issued every under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Trefle, Minister of Agriculture, and are based on the…

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London Wool Sales

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd., have received the following cable from London:—"July wool sales opened large attendance both Home and Foreign…

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Extending the Wheat Belt

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 2

With all the turmoil attending the social and commercial walks of life, it is indeed gratifying and one great consolation to the farmer to know that…

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The Australian Wool Clip

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 3

The wool season of 1913-14 ended on Wednesday last, and during the twelve months 776,393 bales were sold in Sydney market at an average of about £13/7/6 per bale,…

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The Orchard. Farmyard Manure. Its Application to the Soil

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 7

The quantity of farmyard manure that should be supplied to orchard lands will vary widely according to the character of the soil and the…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Junee Branch

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 3

A meeting was held at O'Donnell's Hotel, on July 4. The president, Mr. J. F. Quilter, occupied the chair, and there was a representative at…

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Sale of 3000 Black Sheep

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1914 · page 2

Messrs. Watt and Abbott, Quirindi, report a sale of black sheep, which it is believed constitutes a record for Australia, it not the world. These sheep…

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Commercial. the Markets. Wheat. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1914 · page 2

The local wheat market was firm yesterday. There were a few sellers on the market, who demanded 3/10½ for spot grain, but most of the buyers…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. New Branch at Corobimilla

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1914 · page 2

There was a very good attendance at it meeting held at Corobimilla, on the 8th inst., for the purpose of forming a local branch of the F.S.A. Mr…

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