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Farming & the land, 1928

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Better Farming Train

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 6

The Minister for Lands, Mr. Ball, has been advised by the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Thorby that arrangements have been made for a farther…

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The Lost Sheep

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

The mysterious disappearance recently from a paddock close to Gundagai of 84 sheep, shows that the law in respect to having wool in…

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Wool Auctions

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

Messrs Pitt, Son and Badgery report under date August 17:— Business in wool is practically at a standstill pending the opening of…

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The Markets Strong Sheep Market

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

Bidding from exporter was again a feature at the Homebush sales on Monday. As a result, sheep and lamb prices kept firm. Cattle values were…

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Sheep Dog Trials Unqualified Success

Ariah Park News · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 8

The Sheep Dog Trlals, conducted under the auspices of the Arlsh Park Park P.A.H. and I. Association, were conducted in…

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Pastoral. Skirting the Fleece a Suggested Classification

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

The following is suggested by the Sheep and Wools Expert of the Department of Agriculture as a suitable classification for skirting in the…

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Wool and Artificial Silk

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: From abroad statements in regard to artificial silk usually refer to the menace it holds for wool. It is…

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Wool Branding Regulation Withdrawn

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

There were so many complaints concerning the new regulation (requiring wool to be branded on the ends of the bale) that the Railway…

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When Wool Was 6d

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

A unique function took place at Bectric Hall on Tuesday night, when over 100 direct descendants of Mrs. Otta Breust assembled to celebrate…

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Sheep for Northern Territory Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

Mr. A. J. Cotton, who has large interests in the Northern Ter[?] considers that sheep would be the salvation of what he terms the…

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Sheep for N. Territory Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 1

Mr. A. J. Cotton who has large interests in the Northern Territory, considers that sheep would be the salvation of what he terms the "Cinderella…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool 2nd CHAPTER

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 10

In my first chapter, writing from the point of view of a primary producer in New South Wales, I showed there was no room to…

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Proposed Compulsory Wheat Pool (To the Editor)

Ariah Park News · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 6

As a primary producer In New South Wales of many years’ standing, I have always taken a keen interest in the various…

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Sydney Wool Sales Competition Maintained Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

An average, selection, totalling 7000 bales, was offered at the wool sales to-day, of which 5951 bales were sold by auction and 180 [?]…

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Unique Birthday Party When Wool Was 6d

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

A unique function took place at Bectric Hall, near Temora, on Tuesday night, when over 100 direct descendants of Mrs. Otto Breust…

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Second Hand Wheat Sacks Buyers Complain of Losses

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

In consequence of the very serious loss sustained by buyers during the past season through the me of inferior bags, it has been decided…

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With the Man on the Land. Agricultural the Maize Crop Seed Selection in the Shed

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

With sowing time at hand, the question as to what are the requisite qualities in seed maize is one of seasonable significance. The…

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Old Reno Passes Site of Once Rich Mine to Become Poultry Farm

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 3

The mining village of Reno, a few miles from Gundagai, which about 30 years ago was a hive of industry, is about to be turned into a…

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The Farmers & Graziers Co-operative. Record Business and Profits

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 3

The Secretary Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Grain Insurance and Agency Company Ltd., writes:— The annual meeting of the Company was held in the Railway…

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Better Farming Train Southern Tour

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture announces that arrangements are now being made for a furllier tour of the Better Farming Train, which is…

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