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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1916

2,094 stories in Riverina's papers · page 59 of 105

Farmers' Conference

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 3

"The debate on the progressive platform showed Conference in its bast form. The discussion quickly mada it apparent that the objective of the delegates…

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A Profitable Crop. a Quarter-acre of Tomatoes

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 6

That, tomatoes can be a profitable crop if handled so that the fruit is placed on the market before the bulk of that grown in New South…

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On the Land. (Departmental Notes.) a Profitable Crop. a Quarter Acre of Tomatoes

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 2

That tomatoes can be a profitable crop if handled so that the fruit is placed on the market before the bulk of that grown in New South Wales,…

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Farmers Union

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 2

A general meeting of members of the above was held in the Enterprise Hall on Saturday afternoon last to further consider the…

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State and Farmers. Seed Wheat and Fodder Question of Payments. Minister Promises Concessions

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 4

It has been freely rumored daring tbe week that farmers who are indebted to the Government for seed wheat and fodder would have the…

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Wheat and Flour Firm. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 3

The wheat market is strong, owing to reports of wheat rust spreading in Canada and reduced crop estimates. A sh[?]lling advance was asked for…

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Wheat Stackings and Delivery. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Sunday 6 August 1916 · page 5

The bags of wheat despatched from all stations in New South Wales for the week ending July 29tb, totalled 244,171. The stackings on all lines for the same…

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Wool

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 1

A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd., report under [?] 2nd August, 1916. The Sydney wood sales commenced yesterday when 3892 bales including…

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Pure-bred Cattle

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

Mr. Simpson, of Borambola, Wagga, purchased 14 pure-bred heifers at Messrs. Bedford, Taylor and Weaton's sale at Orange on Wednesday last,…

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Seed Wheat. Extended Credit to Farmers

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 4

Farmers who procured seed wheat and fodder from the Government are to be allowed further credit if they find difficulty in meeting their…

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Wheat Pool Payment

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 4

Writing on the above subject, the "S.M. Herald" states:—Wheatgrowers will be anxiously awaiting the payment of sixpence per bushel on their…

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The Wheat Pool. Arrears to the Crown. Government Preferential Editor. Farmers Ask for Extension of Time

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 4

Considerable discussion took place at the meeting of the Wagga F. and S. Association on Saturday, relative to the position in regard to the wheat…

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Agricultural. Water Requirements of Crops. What They Are and How Determined

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 1

When we see the statement that it takes 425b of eater to make one [?] of dry matter in plants, we are other [?] or doub[?] and…

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Indigent Farmers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 4

MR. M'GARRY 'pleaded with the Government for more sympathetic treatment for the indigent farmers throughout the State with regard to…

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State and Farmers. Seed Wheat and Fodder. Questions in Parliament. Wagga F. AND S. Meeting. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 3

A number of questions were asked in the Assembly to-night in regard to the Government wheat transactions and the treatment of farmers in connection with…

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Wheat Pool. Increase of Weight. Berrigan

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 3

At a meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Saturday evening, the following resolutions were agreed to:—…

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A Wheat Question. (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 3

Sir,—Would you mind explaining this question through your paper: If the Government sells wheat at 6/4 per bushel, and they have to pay 50 per…

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Farmers' and Settiers' Association

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 2

The Farmers' and Settlers' Association held its monthly meeting on Saturday afternoon. There was a fair attendance, had some…

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Farms for Soldiers. 250 Set Apart. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 3

Up to date 250 farms for returned soldiers have been set apart by the Lands Department. In some cases the applications have been greater than…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Coolamon Branch

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above branch was held in the School of Arts, Coolamon, on Thursday last, at 3 p.m. There were present: Messrs. M…

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