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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1920

2,347 stories in Riverina's papers · page 85 of 118

Open Wheat Market. Australia's Only Chance of Salvation

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 7

Mr E. S Twigg (Cowra) writes:—"At the F.S.A. Conference the feeling of the farmers was plainly in favor…

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Hull Wool Sales Large Withdrawals. London, Oct. 13

The Daily Express · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 1

At the Hall sales held to-day brokers were indisposed to sell at under the last London rates, and consequently much of the offerings were…

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Delivery of Wheat. Use of Sugar Bags. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 2

With reference to the delivery of wheat to the 1920-21 pool, the Minister for Agriculture announced to-day that in order to comply with a number…

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The Wool Position. Opinion of Mr. E. E. Collins. Hopes for the Future

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 2

In the course of an interview yesterday, Mr. E. E. Collins, of Wagga, said that in regard to the wool position, there was no basis, of values…

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Wheat Marketing. Bill in the Legislative Council. Sir Joseph Carruthers on World's Parity. Second Reading Passed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 2

In the Legislative Council, speaking on the, second reading of the Wheat Marketing Bill, Sir Joseph Carruthers said that if there was not a wheat…

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New Oat Crop Pest

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 2

The Entomologist of the Department of Agriculture has discovered a new pest in the oat crops in the Delungra district. The insect is smaller…

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Dairying

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 4

"What the eye doesn't see the pocket may nevertheless grieve about," is the comment in effect of the Dairy Expert of the Department of Agriculture…

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Wheat Advances

The Daily Express · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives on, Thursday. Mr. Chanter (N.S.W.) asked whether it was a tact that many farmers and settlers’…

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Premiers’ Wheat Conference

The Daily Express · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 2

The Premiers’ Conference: to deal with the question of the price of wheat for local consumption will most likely be held in Melbourne on…

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Wheat Crop. Cost of Handling. Australia's Heavy Handicap. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 4

Before the select committee of the Legislative Council inquiring into agriculture, Mr. T. J. Sutton, a Canadian, stated that if they had a 40,000,000…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Holbrook Branch Melting. the Wheat Pool Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 7

A meeting of members of the Holbrook branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the School of Arts on Saturday last, when…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 2

These notes are issued every week under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based…

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Wool Market Uncertain Local Industry Affected

The Daily Express · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 2

According to a statement by Mr. M’Kenzie, secretary of the Textile Workers’ Union, there has been a reduction in the number of hands…

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The Wheat Bill Mr. Dunn Pleased. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture, tonight said he was pleased with the reception accorded the Wheat Bill in the Legalative Council. It was…

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Pastoral. Fighting the Rabbit with Traps. a Common Objection—and Some Figures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 2

Of the ways of fighting the rabbit, the use of wire petting, digging out, and the destruction of harbor are gone, rally admitted to be the best, but the…

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Wheat Pools. Dividends for Other States. None for New South Wales. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 4

Sir Joseph Cook has made arrangement with the banks for the provision of funds to pay a further advance in connection with various wheat pools…

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Crop Growing Competition. Sixteen Entries Received

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 4

Yesterday entries finally closed for the crop growing competition to be held under the auspices of the M. P. and A. Association. Judging is to…

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Junee Police Court. (Before Mr. G. W. Shepherd P.m.) Dairyman Fined

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 6

The P.M. delivered his reserved decision in the case of Robert O'Neil, dairyman, who was proceeded against on three charges of selling milk not…

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Farmers’ Demand Refused No Money Available. New York. Oct. 14

The Daily Express · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 1

Washington reports that Tecasury Secretary Houston has rejected the farmers’ demand Tor a revival of the War Finance Corporation for the…

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Export Wheat Adelaide

The Daily Express · Monday 18 October 1920 · page 2

Owing to continued exportation of large quantities of wheat while local mills are idle, the Labor Council is considering whether it should declare…

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