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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

2,443 stories in Riverina's papers · page 60 of 123

Better Farming Train Manager at Leeton "Interesting and Instructive."

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 5

Interesting particulars of the Better Farming Train, which will visit Leeton on Wednesday, August 8th, were given to an "Irrigator"…

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A Day on the Better Farming Train

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

The long line of trucks draws into [?] at daybreak. Yesterday it was Dubbo; on a hundred other days before that it was Gundagai,…

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Dairying. Concerning Milking Yards Control of Mud and Dust

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

Milking yards and their approaches and exits should be heavily stoned, in order that a foundation may be obtained which will not…

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Forfeited Homestead Farm Again Becoming Available

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 6

A notification appeared in the "Government Gazette" of 13th July setting apart portion 15 of 1,361 acres, parish of Canapaira East, county of…

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Health Department's Contribution Better Farming Train Importance of Good Health

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 3

The Health Department's contribution to the Better Farming Train, though comparatively small in extent, is full of interest. Nothing concerns…

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London Trade Summary Wool and Dried Fruits London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

The London trade summary states that the total offering at the last series of wool sales was 93,704 bales and the sales amounted to 69,000 bales…

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The Wheat Pool Mr. George Walker Opposes Address at Uranquinty

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 1

A meeting was held at Uranquinty on Saturday afternoon when Mr. George Walker delivered an address to farmers in opposition to the proposed…

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Farmers' Federation Proposed New Organisation Aim to Ensure Adequate Return Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 1
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IT WAS announced that preliminary arrangements had been made for the establishment of an Australian farmers' organisation to…

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Butter Exports

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 3

The complete export figures for 1927-28 season, which ended on 30th June, are now available. Though New South Wales started late, owing…

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[?]Llabo Sheep

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 3

Messrs. Day and Boyton Illabo report having, during the week ended, sold on account of various clients in the Illabo district 5000 sheep of…

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U.k. Butter Market

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 3

Cables from Overseas Farmers' Federation and the London Agency of the Export Control Board indicate that owing to the hot, dry weather in…

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Wool Sales Zone System

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 4

The zone system of auctioning wool in the Sydney market is to be tried this season and the following definition has been agreed to by the Sydney…

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Practical Wool Classing Instruction

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 2

The final session for Wagga students fin wool classing is to be held at "Kyeamba Meadows," Mr. J. S. Carter's property to-day. It is expected…

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Silage for Sheep Commence with Small Quantities

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 1

Silage forms an excellent basis of conserved fodders for feeding sheep during drought periods—not only does it provide a succulent laxative…

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The Australian Wool Clip. The Reasonably Cheerful View

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report :— In 1908 Australia pastured 86,896,000 sheep while at present ber flocks run into 99,000,000. In…

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Good Prospects for Crops and Pastures Dairying Never Better

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 2

The monthly report by Mr. E. Dalgleish, senior dairy instructor of the Department of Agriculture, states that the dairying prospects in Riverina and…

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Wheat Pool Ballot. Enrolment of Voters—50 acres Qualification

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 2

Following a petition by 175 growers, wheat has been proclaimed a commodity under the Marketing of Primary Products Act, and a pull is…

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Sheep Breeders' Association Jubilee Show Exhibits Valued at £23.000 MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 2

The jubilee show of the Australian Sheepbreeders, Association was opened at Goldsbrough, Mort's store, Melbourne, to-day. There was a record…

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Sheep Breeders' Association Jubilee Show Exhibits Valued at £23,000 MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 1

The jubilee show of the Australian Sheep Breeders' Association was opened at Goldsborough Mort's store, Melbourne, yesterday. There was a…

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