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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

2,443 stories in Riverina's papers · page 67 of 123

The Truth About Compulsory Wheat Pools

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 3

“The Compulsory Wheat Pool,” says its advocates, “will enable the farmers to enjoy reduced cost of marketing, raise the price on the local market,…

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Pooled Wheat a Further Payment Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

At the conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association to-day Mr. Trethowan announced that, arrangements had been mad…

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Tops and Wool Prices Japan's Expanded Influence

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report dated 8th inst:--Some bulky lines of local fellmongered wool have recently been sold to Continental…

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Markets Abroad Products in Other Countries Liverpool Wheat

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 3

A private Wheat agent in Sydney yesterday received the following cable message from Liverpool: "August wheat consignments valued at…

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Wheat Pool Ballot Enrolment of Voters 50 Acres Qualification

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 5

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

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Cootamundra Sheep Show High Standard of Results of All Classes Cootamundra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 3

The second annual sheep show and dog trials at Cootamundra were a great success. There was a large attendance and keen competition. There…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool. the Necessity, the Principle and the Advantages of Pooling

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 6

The following extracts are taken from a paper read at the annual Conference of the Agricultural Bureau, at the Hawkesbury College, last month,…

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Wheat Pool Approved by F. & S.A. Scenes of Enthusiasm Lockhart Delegate's Attack SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

Amid scences of the greatest enthusiasm the conference of the Tamers sod Settlers' Association to-day passed the…

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The Farmers Conference Motions Duty on Farm Tractors SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 1

The farmers and Settlers' conference carried the following resolutions: "That steps be taken to urge upon Sydney market authorities the…

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Assistance for Necessitous Farmers

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 8

There is no truth in the rumor that have gained currency in the wheat areas of the State, that the Department of Age culture has decided not to…

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Farm Tragedy Perth

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 6

The police, being, advised by trades people who had called, that their suspicions had been aroused when they found no other signs of life than a…

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Riverina Resumptions Farmers' Conference Resolutions Northern Territory Leases Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

The Farmers and Settlers' Association conference today carried life following resolutions:— That steps be taken to urge upon…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) Should the Farmer Down Tools?

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 3

Sir—Please allow me a few lines on the wheat problem. I consider that the proposed compulsory pool will in no way mend the matter; but I can…

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News and Notes From the New Training Farm

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 7

Solid training is still being carried out at the Experiment Farm in preparation for the big Sports Meeting to be held at Yanco on. September…

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Lectures Valuable Hints to Farmers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 1

During "Wednesday afternoon, several staff experts delivered educative lectures in the marquee beside the train. There was a good…

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Better Farming Train Some Interesting Exhibits Every Branch of Farming Dealt with

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 1

Proof positive-that the Better Farming Train is arousing unprecedented interest and enthusiasm where ever It goes was furnished at Leeton on Wednesday, when the train ,was open for inspection at the Canning Factory siding. From -10 o'clock in…

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Better Farming Train. Reception Committee Appointed

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 3

A public meeting, convened by Cr. W. A. Thompson, was hold in the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon to make arrangements for the…

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Better Farming Train Arrives in Narandcra

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

The Better Farming Train, which has been organised by the Railway Commissioners and the Department of Agriculture, arrived in Narandera early yesterday morning…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Narandera branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at the Yanko Shire office on Saturday last…

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Forfeited Homestead Farm Again Becoming Available

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 4

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

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