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Farming & the land, 1919

1,904 stories in Riverina's papers · page 68 of 96

Wheat Commission. an Appeal to Farmers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1919 · page 2

MR. G. S. BREBY writes:—After unconscionable delay, the Government has at last appointed a Royal Commission with sufficient power…

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COMMERCIAL. Wool

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1919 · page 4

The A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd., report under date 1st October, 1919:— Appraisements were continued last week, when an aggregate of 30,000…

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AGRICULTURAL. Wheat Selection. The Tendency to Reversion

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1919 · page 4

"Does wheat true to type deteriorate?" was the question recently submitted to Professor A. J. Perkins, South Australian Director of…

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Politics and Ponies. Highly Profitable Combination. A Cabinet Minister's Savings. Evidence Before the Wheat Inquiry. Minister for Agriculture Examined

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1919 · page 3

The Royal Commission into the circumstances of the Georgeson wheat contract, the administration of the State Wheat Office, and he…

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Dairy Shorthorns. Association's Progress

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1919 · page 2

THE deferred annual general meeting of the Milking Shorthorn Cattle Association of Australia was held on Thursday at the Royal…

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Farmers' Experiment Plots. Broom Millet Experiments, 1918-19. Murrumbidgee Irrigation Areas. G. G. St. Clair-Potts, H.D.A., H.D.D. Inspector of Agriculture

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1919 · page 2

During the past season, broom millet experiments were conducted at two centres, in co-operation with the following settlers:—…

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Wheat Commission. Georgeson in Bad Health. Talbot and Land Deals. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1919 · page 2

The Wheat Royal Commission was returned to-day before Mr. Justice Pring chairman, and Messrs. Murdoch and T. I. Campbell, who was to advise his…

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First Open Wool Sales. Prices Up to 8/4 Lb. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1919 · page 2

At the closing of the 6th series of wool sales 209,378 bales were offered, whereof 4,000 were withdrawn, and 100,000 were exported…

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The What Farmer

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 October 1919 · page 2

The neat' farmer rakes off the yard' about his house. He believes it is just as good a thing for farmer to have a neat lawn as it is for the man down…

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Wheat Inquiry. Mr. Grahame's Position Questioned. Mr. Bavin Suggests Retirement

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Bavin said that he wished to make a personal explanation arising out of Mr. Holman's reply to his question…

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The Pool Helped the Farmer Sydney, This Day

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1919 · page 2

Mr Hughes, speaking at Bendigo, declared that if there had been rio pool, and the farmers had been thrown on their own…

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Farm and Field. Protecting the Milker

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 9 October 1919 · page 5

A dairyman who has nearly lost the sight of one eye in consequence of being hit by a cow's tail while milking, has devised a means of…

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Wool

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 7

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., reported on the 4th: The interests of all grasiers are far more centred in what is to happen in…

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Wool Report

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 7

The A.M.L. and F. Company, Ltd. reported on the 8th: This company submitted another attractive catalogue of 350 bales for…

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Dairying. Fodder Crops for Dairy Farmers. Some Suitable Varieties

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 3

A series of articles dealing with fodder crops suitable for dairy farmers is at present appearing in the…

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Two New Types of Wheat

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 3

Striking testimony is borne to the value of scientific research in agriculture by reports of the plant-breeding section of the University of Cambridge,…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing Jury Disagree. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 2

The jury disagreed in the case in which Henry Johnson and Vincent Monoghan were charged with alleged sheep stealing at Flemington…

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Commercial. Stoppage of Wool Traffic

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. reported on the 4th: As announced, the Railway Commissioners have temporarily suspended the…

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Wheat Selection. The Tendency to Reversion

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 3

"Does wheat true to type deteriorate?" was the question recently submitted to Professor A. J. Perkins, South Australian Director of…

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Wheat Inquiry. Mr. Grahame's Position Questioned

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night, Mr. Bavin said that be wished to make a personal explanation arising out of Mr. Holman's reply…

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