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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1926

2,751 stories in Riverina's papers · page 53 of 138

Grade Your Seed Wheat

Ariah Park News · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 3

In the growing of wheat it is very important thai only graded seed is used. Grading not only removes wild oats and other…

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Wheat Pool, 1925-26

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 9

The Wheatgrowers Pooling and Marketing Co, Ltd., has made arrangements for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for a…

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Wool Auctions Keen Buying

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 3

The secretary, Farmers and Grazier Co-op. writes:— At our sale on the 1th May, we offered an excellent selection, totalling…

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Wool Sydney Sales. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 1

At the wool sales to-day, 7,771 bales were offered and 7,233 sold. The sorts and bulky skirtings showing quality, met with keen demand,…

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1925-- 26 Wheat Pool Second Advance

Ariah Park News · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 7

The Wheatgrowers' Pooling and Marketing Company, Ltd., has made arrangements for a second advance in connection with wheat…

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Items of News Wagga Wheat Prices

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 2

The prices of wheat ruling in Wagga yesterday was 5/8 bugged and 5/6 bulk…

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For Glean Sheep a Few Precautions as to Dipping

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 4

Merino sheep should be dipped for the control of external parasites one month to six weeks after shearing, and crossbreds about two months…

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Silo Officer Charged Alleged Wheat Frauds at Trundle Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 2

In the Central Police Court to-day, George William Smith (38), silo officer, was charged with having conspired with…

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Is Australian Wool Deteriorating? Two Gundagai Graziers Express Opinions. What Mr. Waddell Says

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 1

The statements made by Mr. Bennett, a well-known wool-broker to the effect that the Australian wool was deteriorating because the fleece is…

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A Guide to Farm Bookkeeping

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 1

However difFicult bookkeeping may seem to the farmer, and however repugnant it is to him, it should be remembered that an actual knowledge…

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A Feature That Too Many Farms Lack

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 4

Australia in general is most indifferent to the possibilities of the home fruit and vegetable garden, pointed out Mr. H. M. Bloomfield in an…

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Home to the Farm Relinquishing the Beer Pump for the Hoe

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 3

Mr. George Holm, who has successfully, conducted the Criterion Hotel for the past few years, has decided that there is more joy and health in…

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Correspondence Farmers and the Tariff (To the Editor)

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 3

Dear Sir,—A deputation from the Producers' Associations Central Council was recently received by Mr. Pratten, Minister for Customs…

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Winter School for Farmers

Ariah Park News · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 6

The Department of Agriculture announces that arrangements are being made to conduct the usual winter school for farmers…

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Sheep Skins

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 2

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., reports:—At to-day's sales 38,915 sheepskins were offered as compared with 28,852…

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COMMERCIAL Wool

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 2

Meters, Goldsbrough. Mort, and Co. offered at acting on Tuesday an attractive catalogue of 4,531 bales. There was a full attendance of buyers and…

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Wool Auctions, Sydney. Keen Buying

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 4

The Secretary Farmers and Graziers’ Co-op, Co. writer:— At our sale on the 4th May we offered an excellent selection, totalling…

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Wool Auctions, Sydney Keen Buying

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 3

The secretary Formers and Graziers' Co-op. Co. writes:— At our sale on Way 4 we offered an excellent selection, totalling 5401 bales…

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Reeding Off Growing Wheat Some General Principles

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 3

The feeding-off of growing crops of whom is frequently practised through out the wheat belt of New South Wales. It is an operation that is…

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Motors and Motorists Wagga Cattle Sales ABOUT 2000 Yarded Lower Values Rule

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 3

Yesterday's Wagga cattle sale was the largest held far a very long time. About 2000 fats and stores were forward. Fat cattle were easier, and…

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