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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1927

2,671 stories in Riverina's papers · page 41 of 134

Wool Report

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 11

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-op, writes:— At our sale on the 15th March we offered a catalogue of 7,087…

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Melbourne Cattle Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 6

At the Newmarket cattle sales to-day there was a smaller proportion of prime medium to weights, the majority of which came from the Upper…

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On the Farm. Wheat Sowing. Some Timely Reminders

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 6

The margin between cost of production and returns in the wheatgrowing industry is such that every factor contributing to success with…

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Dairy Farming. Fodder Crops and Stage

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 4

Now is the time to realise the value of silage, because the natural pasture is very scarce, and what remains of it is…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 6
Also in The Daily Express

Dalgety and Company Ltd., Wagga, have received the following wire from their Brisbane office with regard to wool sales in that centre: "Wool sales…

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Wheat Sowing Some Timely Reminders

Ariah Park News · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 4

The margin between cost of production and returns in the wheat-growing industry is such that every factor contributing to…

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Sheep Stealing Rife in Country. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 2

Allegations that sheep stealing is rife in some country districts were made at the conference of the Graziers' Association to-day…

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London Wool Sales London, Mar. 29

The Daily Express · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 2

At the Wool Sales there was an excellent selection of all classes of crossbreds, and an average selection of merinos. There was strong…

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Wool Marketing Pool Proposal Rejected Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 2

At the New South Wales Graziers' conference to-day, Mr. L. Bix, of Collarenabri, submitted a motion, providing for the establishment of a wool…

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London Wool Sales Prices Continue Firm London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 6

At the London wool sales to-day, there was an excellent selection of all classes of crossbreds, and an averager selection of merinos. Strong general…

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Removing Wool Brands Albury Man’s New Method

The Daily Express · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 2

Mr. F. Dessaix, of Albury, who claims to have discovered a new and much simpler method of removing brands and stains from wool than any…

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To Wheat Growers Circular Quay, Sydney, 18th March, 1927

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 12

A ballot arranged by the Department of Agriculture, as a result of the Bathurst conference, has been held recently to ascertain the…

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Markets Abroad Primary Products in Other Countries Chicago Wheat Options Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 6

Chicago wheat options are quoted:—May, 134½ cents a bushel; July, 129½ cents; September, 127¼…

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In the Gazette Additional Homestead Farms. at South Gundagai

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 3

The following land will become available on May 2, 1927, for additional homestead farms, at a capital value of £3 per acre:—…

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Nangus Organised. Farmers Join Up

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 2

A meeting of farmers was held in the Nangus Hall on Saturday last with the object of forming a branch of the Farmers and Settlers'…

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A Model Dairy

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 2

A model dairy, with all the latest appliances, was shown and models of the most modern butter factories in the State were exhibited, and…

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"Mahomet Goes to the Mountain." Washing Babies and Milking Cows on a Train. Gundagai Gives Farming Train a Great Welcome. Train Inspected Yesterday by 1100 People

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 2

The mountains having failed to go to Mahomet, well Mahomet has come to the mountain! The Better Farming Train came to Gundagai…

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The Better Farming Train. Its Objective To Stimulate a Better Per Acre Production

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 10

The better farming train now touring the Southern District between Harden and Albury is on all sides declared to be a…

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Broadcasting. Today's Programme 2Fc Farmer's (Wave Length: 442 Metres)

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 6

Early Evening Session: 5.50, Talks to the Children; 6.30, Mr. Tal Ordell continues his series of Stories; 7, Late Sporting News; 7.10, Dalgety's Market…

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