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Farming & the land, 1928

2,443 stories in Riverina's papers · page 64 of 123

Fur Farming Rabbits Opposed State Forest Sanctuaries Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 1

The committee which recently inquired into fur farming in New South wales has reported to the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Thorby…

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Blake Cup Competition the Farm Defeats Eveleigh

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 4

The last match of the third round of the Blake Cup competition was played on the Wagga Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon between The Wagga Experiment Farm Rugby team on Saturday afternoon defeated a team from the Eveleigh Workshops, Sydney, by 15 points to…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2

Until August 16th wheat-growers have the opportunity to secure enrolment to vote at the Poll to be taken on September 14 on the…

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The Coming Wool Season

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2
Also in Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers Co-operative Co. writes :— It has been decided to give the new "Zone" system a trial this…

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Sheep Dog Trials To-Day's Programme

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

The preliminary heats in the Open and Local Novice Sheep Dog Trials were held at the showground to-day…

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Local and General Dogs Kill Sheep

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2

On Saturday evening Mr. Wilson, in charge of a mob of 700 sheep, owned by his brother, residing at Gilmore, camped the mob on the school…

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Wheat Poll Growers Should Enrol

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 7

Until August 16, wheat-growers have the opportunity to secure enrolment to vote at the poll to be taken on September 14 on the…

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Wheat Pool Growers Should Enrol

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 1

Until August 16 wheat-growers have the opportunity to secure enrolment to vote at the poll to be taken on September 14 on the question of…

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The Truth About Compulsory Wheat Pools

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2

"The compulsory wheat pool", says its advocates, "will enable the farmers to enjoy reduced cost of marketing, raise the price on the local…

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Dogs Attack Sheep More Than 200 Killed Adelong

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

A mob of 600 full woolled merino wethers,an route to Gilmore from Eurongilly, was eavagely attacked by dogs. More than 200 sheep were…

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Public Opinion Compulsory Wheat Pool. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2

Sir,—Re the wheat farmers compulsory pool. I would like, to see some of the compulsory pool enthusiasts throw some light on the…

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The Proposed Wheat Pool (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 3

Sir,—with the prefatory statement that I have no interests in any wheat buying or wheat selling business, I wish to say that my only interests are…

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Compulsory Wheat Pooling Necessity, Principle and Example Amended Marketing Act One Way Only to Put Industry on Right Footing

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 3

An interesting and convincing paper on the advantages of a compulsory wheat pool under the Amended Marketing Act was given by Mr. H. K. Nock, of Nelungaloo, at the annual conference of the Agricultural…

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Dairy Co-operatives in Canada

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 6

Since the Manitoba Co-operative Dairies Ltd., Winnipeg, began operations in 1921 it has returned to its farmer patrons in interest and bonuses,…

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Every Farmer Must Inspect Roll Compulsory Voting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 3

It is absolutely essential that every farmer should inspect the lists of primary producers who are entitled to vote on the…

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Wagga Show Record Entries Again in Prospect Dairying Section Stronger

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

The Wagga Show, organised by the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, will be held on August 21, 22, and 23, and entries…

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Better Farming Train at Leeton To-morrow Interesting Exhibits and Lectures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 3

To-morrow, commencing at 10 a.m ami continuing till 9 p.m. residents of Leeton and district will have an opportunity of visiting the Better…

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Welcome to Farm Train

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Adams, Shire President, will extend a formal welcome to those travelling on the Better Farming Train, at the cannery at 2 p.m…

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Forfeited Homestead Farm Again Becoming Available

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 1

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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