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Farming & the land, 1930

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Wheat Overseas Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 2

A private wheat agent in Sydney to-day received the following cable from Broomhall: "Afloat, 399. April flour, 28. Steady. Argentine's light…

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Melbourne Wool Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 3

Prices at to-day's wool sales a hardening tendency, particularly for high grade merino wool. Competition was keen. Some of the highest prices…

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Sydney Wool Sales Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 2

A good selection totalling 8748 bales, was offered at the wool sales today, of which 8326 was sold at auction and an additional 4881…

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Grow More Wheat (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 2

Sir,—I noticed in last Thursday's papers that the Minister for Agriculture, in speaking of the manner in which the staff of the Government…

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Commercial the Wheat Market Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 2

The local wheat market is steady. Parcels of bulk wheat sold at 47, and bagged lots 48½ per bushel…

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The Golden Fleece "Use More Wool" Campaign

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 3

"Wool is the natural covering of mankind," says the Minister for Public Health (Dr. Arthur) in announcing [?]dings of a "Use more wool"…

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Wool Sales. To End About July 24

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 2

Sir Graham Weddell, Chairman, on behalf of the Australian Woolgrowers' Council, in a joint statement with Mr. George [?]…

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Wool Prices Below Cost of Production Grazier's Figures

The Daily Express · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 2

"The whole of the primary products of Australia are today returning less than they cost to produce, personally, I cannot see who is…

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Wool Sales Season's Clip to be Sold No Carry Over

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 1

"It is the intention of the controlling bodies to offer at auction every available bale of the current Australian wool clip before the end…

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Markets Abroad Prjces of Opimary Products in Other Countries Liverpool Wheat Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 3

A private wheat agent in Sydney has received the following cable message from Liverpool: "A[?]oat 39/9; April flour 28/. steady: Argentine light…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents). Compulsory Wheat Pool (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 3

Sir,—As one who has had a good knowledge of wheatgrowing wing and wheat markets for over 40 years, I would say that the proposed wheat pool should be…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 2

A meeting of the Narandera branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Saturday last, there being present Messrs. P. F. Graham…

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Financial Assistance for Farmers. £200,000 Available

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 2

Mr. Thorby, Minister for Agriculture, has envolved a new scheme for giving financial assistance to settlers the particular merit of…

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Farmers' Debts Creditors Under Misapprehension Minister Explains Position SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 1

In connection with the operation of advances to settlers under the Government Guarantee Act, 1929, creditors who are being offered payment of…

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Junee Reefs Farmers and Settlers

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 2

Junee Reefs has formed a branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association. The following officers were elected:—President: Mr. H. Belling…

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Riverina Dairying Pastures Dry Acute Shortage of Water

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 3

Mr. I. W. Scott, senior dairy instructor, in his report for the South-Western Slopes and Riverina for March, stated that the weather had been, mild with…

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Wheat Overseas Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 4

A private wheat agent in Sydney to-day received the following cable from Broomhall: "Afloat, 40. Increased Russian selling turned…

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Commercial the Wheat Market Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 4

The local wheat market is steady. Parcels of balk wheat sold at 47 and bagged lots 4,8[?] per bushel…

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Sheep and Fencing Lost Destruction Near Leongatha Leongatha

The Daily Express · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 1

The fire at Stewart's slaughter yard paddock was carefully watched all night. The outbuildings were saved. To-day another outbreak…

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London Wool Sales Rates Maintained London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 3

At the London wool sales to-day [?] bales were offered, of which number 2824 were from Queensland, 1998 [?]om South Australia 657 from…

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