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Farming & the land, 1931

3,443 stories in Riverina's papers · page 41 of 173

Mallee Wheat Settlers to be Charged MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

As the result of five-weeks investigations in the Mallee, during which he travelled 300 miles, Detective A.C. Lee will launch prosecutions against…

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Claim Against Farmer

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

In the Junee Small Debts Court, Frederick C. Little sought £17/14/ for wages from Allan Wilson, a farmer. Wilson admitted the liability, but said…

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London Wool Sales

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 3

Dalgety and Company, Ltd., report having received a table message from their London office, under date March 14, as follows: "Wool sales continue…

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International Wheat Pool Suggested Formation New York

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 1

Mr. George Williams, a former president of the Saskatchewan section of the Canadian wheat pool, says that the organisation of an international wheat…

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Argentina Trade Exposition Princes Visit Cattle Rance Buenos Aires

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 1

The Prince of Wales and Prince George left in separate planes to-day for the cattle ranch of Senor Carlos Brown, an Joule to Cordova, where…

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SYDNEY Wool Sales All Classes 10 Per Cent. Very Active Market Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 1

Under excited competition the market for all fleece wools at, the Sydney wool sales to-day was 10 per cent, higher than the…

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Wheat Bill Introduction This Week £3,500,000 Free of Interest Mr. Parker Moloney's Announcement Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 1

The Minister for Markets (Mr. Parker Moloney) said that he proposed to introduce into the House of Representatives this week the Wheat Bounty…

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Farmers Meet at Barellan No Money for Supers Phasphates Dissolution of State Parliament Asked

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 2

A representative meeting farmers was held in the School of Arts, Barellan, on Saturday afternoon last to consider the position of…

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Shocking Tragedy Farmer, Wife and Four Children Charred Bodies Discovered Murder and Suicide Denmain

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 1

A shocking tragedy was discovered at a farm four miles from here to-day when the bodies of a farmer, his wife, and four young children were…

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Seed Wheat

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 4

Owing to the very low prices that farmers are receiving for their wheat, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Dunn) has…

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Sheep Truck Turns Over

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 2

Mr. D. T. Herbert, who comes through Cootamundra occasionally to a property of his on the Gundagai side, was bringing along a…

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Melbourne Wool Sales Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 1

There was a crowded attendance of buyers at the Melbourne wool sales yesterday. Prices were fully 10 per cent above early March rates. Japan…

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Melbourne Wool Sales 10 Per Cent. Improvement Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 2

There was a crowded attendance of buyers at the Melbourne wool sales to-day. Prices were fully 10 per cent, above early March rates. Japan…

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Wheat Bill Introduction This Week Mr. Parker Moloney's Announcement SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 1

The Minister for Markets (Mr. Parker Moloney) said that he proposed to introduce into the House of Representatives this week the Wheat…

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Queensland Farmers Paid 3/1 a Bushel TOOWOOMBA

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 1

The State Wheat Board has paid, as a second advance, £210,000 to 3650 wheatgrowers. The total amount paid to Queensland wheatgrowers is…

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Farmers' Relief Bill Partial Moratorium South Australian Measure Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 1

The Farmers' Belief Bill, which provides for a partial moratorium, was introduced into the House of Assembly to-day…

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Queensland Farmers PAID 3/1 a Bushel Further 9d Expected Best Price in the World Toowoomba (Q.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 2

The State Wheat Board has paid, as a second advance, £210,000 to 3660 wheat growers. The total amount paid to Queensland wheat…

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Junior Farmers' Club Sheep Project Notes Pastures Top-dressed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 5

The last few weeks lave been a busy erne for the boys having sheep at the communal aria. Preparations are being made by the. boys to have a…

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London Wool Sales London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 2

At the London wool sales to-day 11,545 bales were offered, including 1495 bates from Queensland, 3374 from New South Wales, 1334 from Victoria,…

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Wheat Growers Assn. (Continued from Page Two). Minister's Reply

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 6

The Minister, in reply, commended the speakers for their previty in placing their case before him. If the Marketing Bill which he had introduced…

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