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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1916

2,094 stories in Riverina's papers · page 76 of 105

Colonial Wool Trade

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

At a meeting of the wool exporters' sub-committee of the War Trade Department it was pointed out that unless steps were taken this season there…

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Africultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

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

These Notes are issued every week, under personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame. M. L. A. Minister or Agriculture. and are based [?] on [?] we experience or me Department. No. 283…

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Successful Wool Sale. " John Bridge" Averages

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

DETAILS of John Bridge and Co's sale held on 27th Sept. show that for 1,217 bales out of 2,453 bales catalogued, prices ranged from 14d…

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"John Bridge" Wool Sale Fine Figures

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 3

Notable prices were secured by John Bridge & Co., Ltd., at their sale on Septr. 27, Out of a total offering of 2,453 bales were sold…

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Bulk Handling of Wheat-an Important Event

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

The first truck of bulk handled wheat, from Messrs. Webster Bros., Ariah park, to Lindley, Walker, and Co., Sydney, was a successful…

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Bulk Handling of Wheat. First Trucks Consigned in Australia

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 4

Truck No. [?] will so down in history as the first handed with wheat in bulk in Australia. On Thursday September 2811. 1916,…

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Agricultural. Soil Fertility. a Farmers' Methods

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 1

"Every farmer must study the requirements of every variety of soil with which be is dealing, in order to apply those fertilisers , which are…

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Farmers and Settlers

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

At a meeting of the central executive of the above in Sydney on Monday, Mr. Trethowan, Presiding, declared "yes" in the referendum question, and urged…

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London Wheat. Australian Parcel 70/ Per Quarter

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 5

Wheat was sparingly offered at full prices. A thousand ton Australian parcel brought 70/…

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The Farmers' Duty. Victory and the Harvest

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 4

An effort which presupposes little intelligence and no patriotism on the part of the farmer is being made to induce to vote against conscription…

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Farmers Favor Conscription

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 October 1916 · page 3

At a meeting of the District Council of the Tamworth Farmers and Settlers' Association last week, Mr. Thomas moved that the District Council should…

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Commercial. Good Values for District Sheep

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 3

Prices were on the down grade at the Homebush sheep auctions last Thursday. Supplies were fairly heavy, and weather conditions were against a big…

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Chicago Wheat Pit. Heavy Fall in Prices. Chicago

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 3

The boom to wheat broke yesterday Quotations averaged 6/8, which is equal to a fall of 5d a bushel since Thursday afternoon…

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Farmers and Settlers' Meet

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 2

Our Harden correspondent writes: At a well Attended meeting of the Murrumburrah branch of the F.S.A. on Saturday, It was unanimously carried…

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Labor in England Farmers Warned to Prepare London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 3

The Army Council directs that no more agrisulturalists shall be called up till January 1st., and those necessary for milk production till April 1st…

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State Wheat Area

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

The area under wheat in New South Wales tins year is, according to the preliminary estimate of Mr. John B. Trivett, which was issued on Saturday…

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Effect on Stock and Wheat Markets

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

There was a decline on the Stock Exchange to-day, following on the U53's appearance. Stocks declined from 5 to 16 points. There was also a decline on…

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Farmer Wades After His Harvester

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

Mr. J. Fahey, a farmer on Avondale, The Rock, found himself in a strange predicament on Thursday, when, owing to the heavy rains, he had to wade up…

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Next Wheat Crop

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 2

The Murrumburrah branch of the F. and S. Association, at its last meeting, decided to make the following recommendations: That, if the Government…

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Sheep's Hearts

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 3

Soak three sheep's hearts in [?] rater for an hour, cut away the pipes, and fill the centre of the hearts with veal stuffing made with six ounces of breaderumbs, a…

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