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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1926

2,751 stories in Riverina's papers · page 61 of 138

Pastoral Sheep Dips Different Types and Their Arrangement

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 5

A sheep dip consists of a long narrow swimming bath about 2 feet wide and 5 feet deep. At the entrance are the forcing pens and race, and at the…

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No Cattle Waggons[?]

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 2

Mr. M. H. Gibb received the following this morning from Dalgety and Co., Sydney: "Dear Sir,—The Railway Department has just…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

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

Winchcombe Carson Ltd., received the following wire from their Brisbane office:—"Competition Brisbane wool sales…

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To Combat Liver Fluke in Sheep

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 5

The Stock Branch of the Department of Agriculture has for some years advised stockowners that snails, which might be the immediate host…

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Wheat Yield in S.A.

Ariah Park News · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 4

Official figures show that the wheat yield for South Australia for 1925-26 was 28,254,728 bushels, averaging 11.51 bushels…

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Items of News Wagga Wheat

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 2

The price ruling for wheat in Wagga yesterday was 5/8 a bushel bagged, and 5/6 bulk…

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In the Markets Sheep Sale at Albury

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 4

Dalgety and Company report having held a large special sheep sale at the Albury Municipal yards on Thursday, 28th May, when they yarded…

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Wheat and Super Discussion at Muttama

Ariah Park News · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 8

The Muttama branch of the Agricultural Bureau held an interesting discussion on "The amount of super to use for best…

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Commercial Wool. London Sales. London. June [?]

The Daily Express · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 3

The third series of London wool sales as resumed to-day, when 12,000 bales were offered and met with good demand, chiefly by Continental buyers…

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Weed Eradication How to Keep the Farm Clean

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 4

Many individuals throughout the southern district are making a strong effort to completely eradicate all weeds from their properties, and their…

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Wattle Vale the [?] of Wagg’s Famous Stud Farm Birthplace of Many Successful Race Horses Mr. J. J. McGRATH Talks Interestingly of the Achievements of Forty Years As Stud Owner

The Daily Express · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 2

Widespread regret has been expressed by sporting men and lovers of horses throughout the Eastern half of Australia, at the…

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Pastoral Sheep Dips Different Types and Their Arrangement

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

A sheep dip consists of a long, narrow swimming-bath about 2 feet wide and 5 feet deep. At the entrance are the forcing pens and race…

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Liverpool Wheat

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

A private wheat agent in Sydney has received the following cable from Liverpool: "Sold Australian parcel, due April 10, 58/9; beginning of May…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., received the following wire from their Brisbane office: "Competition Brisbane wool sales continues very strong from Japan and…

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Chicago Wheat. New York

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

Chicago options are quoted as follows: July 136 1-8 cents. a bushel; September 131 3/4 cents., December 134 5-8 cents…

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London Wool Sales London

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 1

At the wool sales 12,000 bales were offered. The demand was generally quieter, but the greater part sold. Merinos and fine crossbreds were…

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AGRICULTURAL Rotation Crops and Fat Lambs a Farmer at Young Conference

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 3

"Up to five years ago, my opinion was that from the stock-raising point of view the land could not be spared for fallowing. Now, the all-[?]adow…

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Children's Ills Caused by Cattle Disease. Primary Producers' Union to Take Action. Kempsey

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 1

"Much of the throat and ear troubles prevalent among children during recent months is due to a disease among daily herds known as…

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Markets Abroad. Produce Prices in Other Countries. London Wool Sales. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

At to-day's London wool sales 9000 bales were offered and about three parts were sold. The attendance was large and the demand again good…

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Homestead Farm Area No. 1687

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 1

An area of 1290 acres, situated in the arish of Kollkilbertoo South, portions and 4, 13 miles from Barellan, will e available for an original homestead…

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