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Farming & the land, 1915

2,002 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 101

Dairy Sanitation. (Continued from last issue.)

Irrigation Record · Monday 1 February 1915 · page 10

The Protective Action of Fat and the Lactic Acid Germs.—The fat in the cream is also a protective agency, because it is not a suitable food for germs. Fat is…

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Wheat Acquisition Act. Meeting at Greenvale

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 4

A public meeting was held at the Greenvale Public Hall on Monday last for the purpose of entering a protest against the operation of Wheat…

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Our Open Column. the Wheat Acquisition Act. (To the Editor)

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 3

Sir,—I suppose question has been more discussed than the action of the Government in fixing the prices of wheat and flour. Yet, is…

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State Parliament. Export of Wheat. No Railway Men Dismissed. Notification of Tuberculosis and Small Pox

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night Dr. Arthur ashed the Acting Premier why it is although when is 1/6 a bushel dearer in Victoria the price of bread…

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The Dairy the Moisture Content of Butter

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 2

In regard to the matter of moisture in butter, it is difficult to explain just what this means. It is true that it is possible to make…

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Wheat Se Zure. Farmers Protest. Mr. Hughes Applauded

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 2

The Albury Town Hull was packed on Thursday afternoon, when the farmers of the district assembled to lodge a protest against the provisions…

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Stock Shortage. 256,000 Sheep Less

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 4

Stock Inspector Macpherson furnishes the following progress return of stock in Gundagai district:—…

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Public Opinion. Wheat Seizure. (To the Editor)

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 2

SIR,—Poor "Wait a while' 'Go-Slow" is evidently in the mud and and has taken matter in hand of which he knows little and cares less about…

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Homestead Farm Area

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 2

The following homestead farm area will he available for application on 1st March:—Urana land district, about 975 acres, in two blocks of 550 and…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 3

A well attended meeting of The Rock branch of the Tanners and Settlers' Association, was held on Saturday, 30th ult. In the absence…

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The Fat Sheep

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 2

The cold dressed weight of the fat sheep which was on view at the Trotting Club's meeting on 28th January (kindly donated to the Hospital by…

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Prime Sheep Firm

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 2

Owners of prime sheep had good cause to be pleased with results secured at Homebush on Monday. Values for this class ruled firm at late…

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Commercial. wool

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 6

The Sydney. Wool Selling Brokers' Association, report:— Owing to the holiday on Anniversary day wool sales were held…

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Agricultural Notes. Varieties of Wheat. Some Suggestions for Farmers

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 2

The varieties that can be sown with best advantage is a subject of perennial interest to the wheat-grower, for by the use of the right sort it is…

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Melbourne Wool Sales

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 9

Dalgeys held their ninth sale of the season on Monday, when they ottered a choice and suitable cata­logue of 4,300 bales. There was a…

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New Method of Preserving Butter

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 7

I have lately been asked to give the following recipe for curing butter with sugar, as a substitute for salt. It will keep for months, even for years, and as…

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Commercial. Wool Sales.—good Prices

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 2

Harrison, Jones, and Devlin, Ltd., offered on Thursday (yesterday) 1,830 bales. Values were very firm; super wools advanced 5 per cent. The…

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London Wool Sales. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 3

At the London wool, sales to-day the market was firm. Grossbreds, showed a hardening tendency…

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State Parliament. the Wheat Contracts. Scandalous Rumors Again Discussed. Government Action Promised. the Scarcity of Cattle. Norton Griffiths Agreement. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night further reference was made to the rumors that money had been paid to the Labor party's funds by people who…

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Cancelled Wheat Contracts. Rumours of Corruption

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night, in reply to Mr. [?] Mr. Hall made a short statement regarding the police investigations into rumours…

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