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Farming & the land, 1927

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"Better Farming Train" Australian Factories and Farms

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 8

The "Better Farming Train," now on tour throughout the country districts of New South Wales, is a fitting complement to the "Great White"…

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Crown Lands Homestead Farm Area No. 1582

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 2

The following area, being a forfeited homestead farm, will again bo available on 13th April:—Portions 18 anil 19, of 1.6221/2 acres, parish of Tabbita…

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Wool Classing Treating Small Clips Better Farming Train Lecture

The Daily Express · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 2

Another of the interesting lectures delivered in connection with the tour of the Better Farming Train is one realting to the treatment of small wool…

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London Wool Sales London, March 24

The Daily Express · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 6

At to-day’s wool sales there was a good selection of merinos, and an average lot of greasy crossbreds and other sorts. Strong competition ruled…

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London Wool Sales Strong Competition London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 3

At the London wool sales to-day there was a good selection of merinos, with an average lot of greasy cross breds and other sorts. There was…

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Broadcasting. Week-end Programmes Royal Visit Described 2Fc Farmer's (Wave Lenth: 442 Metres)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 1

Morning Session: S. Announcements; 8.2, From the s.s. Gwyder proceeding outside the Heads to take up a position to view the arrival of Renown the…

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Wheat Farming Cultivation of the Soil Lecture by Mr. E. S. Clayton

The Daily Express · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 3

Another of the interesting lectures given during the visit of the Better Farming Train at Wagga, was one on “Wheat Growing,” by Mr. E. S…

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London Wool Sales London, Mar. 26

The Daily Express · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 1

Extracts from a London tr [?] summary, says the London Won: Sales are progressing satisfactorily with healthy competition, at prices fully…

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Wheat Abroad Market Advancing London, Mar. 26

The Daily Express · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 1

Wheat cargoes are steady, with quotations in some instances about 3d better. The demand is quiet and parcels are quiet at about 3d…

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Cleansing Dairy Utensils. the Boiling Water Treatment

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 1

There are two common methods of killing bacteria—one is by the use of germicides or disinfectants, and the other is by the use of heat in the…

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Dairying Water for Cows. Does It Affect the Quality of Cream?

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 1

Although it is most desirable from many points of view that cows should have a plentiful supply of good clean drinking water,…

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With the Man on the Land. Agricultural Lucerne Sowing Time. Many Reasons for Growing the Crop

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 1

Lucerne is now the chief leguminous crop in New South Wales; it is an excellent fodder, a recognised soil improver, a profitable crop if grown…

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Landing at Farm Cove Magnificent Reception Cheering Crowds

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 2

When the guns thundered out, indicating that the Duke and Duchess had left the Renowa, there were cheers from the occupants of the multitudinous…

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Wool Report

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 7
Also in Daily Advertiser

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co., writes:— At our sale on 15th March, we offered a catalogue of 7087 bales…

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Cattle Breeding Best Types for Riverina Better Farming Train Demonstration

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 6

A lecture on cattle breeding was given while the Better Farming Train was at The Rock by Mr. C. G. P. Grant. The lecturer pointed out that although…

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Wool. Spirited Demand Continues

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 2

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co., under date 18th March, reports:— At the auctions held in Sydney…

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Wool Outlook Promising Japan Very Active

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 4

Winchcombe, carson, Ltd., report:—After eight weeks continuous wool closed opernations, the sydney market closed last wednesday to permit of…

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Wool Trade. London Sales Satisfactory London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 2

The following are extracts from the London Trade "Summary":—"The London wool sales are progressing satisfactorily, with healthy competition…

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Better Farming Train. Due in Gundagaion

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 2

A public meeting was called by the shire President for President for Friday night to arrange for a filling welcome to those in charge of the Better…

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