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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

2,443 stories in Riverina's papers · page 54 of 123

Country Party Farmers Suggest Planks Adult Franchise Repeal Bachelor Tax for Hospitals Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 2

"That the repeal of the adult franchise provision of the Local Government Amendment Act be made a vital plank in the platform of the Country…

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Wool Auctions

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 2

Buyers are again back in the home market after a busy week id Brisbane, where a large offering of average wools was disposed of. The…

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The Wheat Crop Causes of a Poor Shoot

Ariah Park News · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 8

Although the grain may have been harvested from the previous season’s crop, and may apparently be normal, seed wheat may…

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Electric Storms Canada Swept Wheat Crop Damaged Toronto

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 2

Following a heat wave, the country from Toronto to Regina has been swept by fierce electric storms. Three soldiers were killed by lightning at the…

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Electric Storms Canada Swept Wheat Crop Damaged TORONTO, Wednesday

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 1

Following a heat wave, the country from Toronto to Regina has been swept by fierce electric storms. Three soldiers were killed by lightning at…

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London Wheat London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 3

On the London wheat market today wheat cargoes dropped 3d. to 9d. Liverpool futures: July, 10/ per cental; October, 10/3 7-8; December, 10/4…

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No Fall in Wheat Prices

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 6

In an interview, Sir John Russell expressed the opinion that there was no likelihood of a fall in wheat prices in the near future. He was greatly…

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London Wool Sales London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 3

The London wool sales opened today, when 9701 bales were offered. There was a good tone. The market for marino and crossbred combings was…

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Cattle Stealing Charges Clark Not Guilty a Further Charge

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 2

The hearing of charges against Thomas John Clark, which was begun on Tuesday, was resumed yesterday at the Wagga Court of Quarter Sessions…

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Wool Stealing Charge at Hay HAY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 4

Ernest Victor Cox and Joseph Cox were charged at the Hay Police Court with stealing a quantity of wool, the property of Anthony Hordern, and…

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Markets Abroad Primary Products in Other Countries Liverpool Wheat

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 3

A private wheat agent in Sydney yesterday received the following cable message from Liverpool: "Wheat market unchanged; Canadian easy and offers pressed; United…

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With the Man on the Land. Pastoral Preparing for Shearing Matters That Should Be Looked To

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 3

With the shearing season close at hand—early sheds, in fact, are already making a start—reminders as to some necessary preliminaries are…

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Dairying Feeding of Dairy Cows Concentrates Necessary for Maximum Milk Production

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 3

Success in dairy farming involves regular and plentiful feeding. In addition to pasture, fodder crops (maize, sorghum, saccaline, Sudan…

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The Better Farming Train Riverina Tour

Ariah Park News · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 5

The Minister for Agriculture (the Hon. H. V. C. Thorby announces that arrangements are now in band for further tours of…

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Farmers and Settlers’

Ariah Park News · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 8

There was a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the local branch on Saturday week. Accounts amounting to £6…

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Crops Plus Stock Sheep in the Wheatgrowing Programme

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 2

The value of fallowing is now recognised by all capable farmers. Fallowing. however, can only give the be returns when combined with sheep…

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Goulburn Special Sheep Sale

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 2

W. H. Wheatley report: The dispersal sale of Mr. John Foord's Montrose Border Leicesters, held at Goulburn last Tuesday, attracted buyers from…

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London Wool Sales

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 3

Younghusband Ltd. Albury, have received the following cable message from their London agents: "The London wool sales opened on Tuesday to a good attendance…

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"Suspect" Cattle Wagga Butcher's Statement Corrected

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. B. Cramsie, chairman of the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board, writing to the Wagga Municipal Council, stated in his letter, which was…

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London Wool Sales London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 3

At the London wool sales today 11,067 bales were offered, of which 666,3 bales were Australian. There was a miscellaneous selection of…

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