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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

3,443 stories in Riverina's papers · page 55 of 173

MR. L. Cox and the Lockhart Farmers (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 8

Sir,—In "The Daily Advertiser" of Tuesday Mr. L. Cox takes the Lockhart farmers to task because they attended a recent meeting, at which Mr…

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On the Land Dairying Increases Winter Production Cheaply-made Rug for Dairy Cows

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 5

Where proper shelter is not provided for stock not only is their resistance to disease reduced, but (as pointed out in these notes last week)…

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High School Defeats Farm

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 24

At the cricket ground to-day, the Wagga High School boys, led by J. Wynter, gave a great exhibition of football in their match with The Farm…

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Wheat Prices Question of Quotas Australia's Position London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 2

The High Commissioner for Canada (Mr. Howard Ferguson) has Rent invitations to every wheat producing country to be represented at the…

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Dairying in the District

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 2

The dairymen of the south-west are having a wonderful autumn. Feed is in abundance, and the cows are in splendid condition, and the price of…

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A New Wheat Bill

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 5

The Minister for Markets (Mr. Parker Moloney) said on Friday night that a bill to enable wheatgrowers to establish an orderly…

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Woollen Manufacture Sheep to Suit in 6½ Hours London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 1

"Can Yorkshire wool manufacturers beat the record of the Bradford man who migrated to the United States and in 1898 put half a dozen sheep in…

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Markets Abroad Prices Primary Products in Other Countries Liverpool Wheat Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 6

A private wheat agent in Sydney has received the following cable message from Liverpool: "New South Wales in bags April 22/6; sold…

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Fiduciary Currency Bill Rejected by Senate Double Dissolution Likely Wheat Advances Bill Dropped

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 3

An early election is anticipated as a result of the action of the Senate in rejecting the Fiduciary Notes Bill by 21 votes to 6 on Friday,…

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Junior Farming Club

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

On Wednesday, April 1, Mr. Webb, district supervisor to the Junior Partners' Club, visited the local school and formed a branch of…

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Dairy Herd Improvement Mr. J. P. McKEY'S Latest Purchases

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 1

Of utmost interest to any dairying district is the introduction of Jersey cattle from a high producing stud, and Mr. J. P. McKey, of "Korringa,"…

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Potato Crop Estimate of 16,193 Tons Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 1

The Department of Agriculture estimates that the New South Wales potato crop for the 1930-31 season will total 16,193 tons, compared with…

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The Southdown Wins Beats Dorset Horn and Border Leicester Tests at Riverina Welfare Farm

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 3

That the Southdown lamb from a Romney-Merino ewe can beat all-comers when dressed was demonstrated by a trial carried out…

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Melbourne Sheep Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 5

Despite a larger entry at the New-market sheep sales today a good trade demand and the operations of exporters was responsible for last…

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Farmers Motor Trucks Registration Costs 90 Bushels of Wheat

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 6

The motor vehicle has rearranged rural life, expanding it geographically and socially. No longer does distance worry the farmer and grazier, his…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., wired us on Monday night: We sold 6600 bales of wool at our Sydney auction to-day. Values were maintained on Sydney…

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Black Wool Sports Outfits Win Favor

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 4

Sports suits of black wool accented with scarfs, blouses, or belts of bright red have won the approval of Marlene District, who is appearing in…

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Sydney Wool Sales Values Maintained Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 5

An average selection, comprising 9255 bales, was offered at the Sydney wool sales to-day. Of this number 8775 bales were sold at auction and…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) the Gullibility of the Farmers and Others (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 4

Sir,—I notice that a correspondent, signing himself "Farmers' Friend," is taking offence at my remarks, regarding the attitude of the Lockhart…

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A Farmer's Point of View (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 4

Sir,—A letter of mine in your issue of April 7 called forth two replies— one from "Another Farmer" and one from "O.K."—but I an still in a…

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