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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

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One Class of Crop Mistake Says Scientist

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

Addressing the Millions Club in Sydney, Sir John Russell, director of the Rothamstead Experimental Station, and a delegate to the Science…

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Kangaroos Have Farmers Worried

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

Kangaroos and wallabies whose natural feeding grounds had been burnt in bush fires, were worrying owners of private property, the Chief Inspector of…

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Refugees Inspect Farm

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

Mr. Goldberg, a bank manager from Danzig, and Mr. Bratell (electrical engineer) and his wife, refugees from Germany wore in Leeton…

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London Wool Sales London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 1

The sales today had a more cheerful atmosphere, following Hitler's speech. Continental buying increased considerably, although the Home trade…

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Sheep Show Sales British Breeders' Recommendations Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 4

The council of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association, on the recommendation Of the Australian Society of Breeders of British Sheep, has…

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Wool Sales Keen Demand in London London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 4

The Offering at to-day's wool sales consisted chiefly of New Zealand crossbreds and there was a keen demand for them from the home trade…

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Broadcasts to Farmers English Scientist's Views Weather Reports

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 7

"The British farmer is no better served in the matter of weather forecasts than is the man on the land in Australia," said Sir George…

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Land for Settlers Subdivision Plans More Farms Available Estate Near Tumbarumba

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

Twelve farms in the Munderoo West Estate, near Tumbarumba, are now available under the Government's closer settlement scheme. Further…

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Sheep and Cattle

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report: Supplies of sheep and lambs are much lighter ahead, the recent rains permitting many consignments of…

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Wool Report

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 8

Messrs Goldsbrough Mort and Co. Ltd. report:— During the week sales have taken place in both London and Brisbane…

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Wool Report

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co. Ltd, report under date January 31st:— We offered a catalogue today of…

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Fodder Crops for Dairy Farmers to Maintain Production

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 8

If the dairy farmer was to keep up the production of his cows he must keep up the supply of feed, pointed out the special agricultural in…

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Homebush To-day Prime Cattle Firm

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

Winchombe Carson wire us— “There were 4380 cattle penned today. Prime sorts were firm; but others were still dull. Best vealers…

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London Wool Sales London

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

A good selection was offered at the wool sales today. There was improved demand, and good, general buying. The bulk was cleared at full to…

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Sydney Wool Sales Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 1

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Ltd., offered at auction on Wednesday 4061 bales. The market for best descriptions recovered the reported drop of…

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Markets Abroad Liverpool Wheat Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 7

A private wheat agent in Sydney received the following cable from Liverpool: "23/4 1/2, quiet, political situation improved, demand small."…

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Politics and Wool Influence of the Former

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

Winehcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: If wool production and trade were the sole controlling factors in the market, the sheep's staple would probably…

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WOOL 17d Top Price at Sydney Sales SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 1

French and German buyers were the principal operators at the wool sales yesterday. For all the best descriptions the market recovered slightly…

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Wool Sales 17d Top Price at Sydney Sales Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

French and German buyers were the principal operators at the wool sales to-day. For all the best descriptions the market recovered slightly. Greasy…

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Wheat Conference Not Likely to Be Held Before April London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

American circles in London learn that despite the United States' urgings, there is little likelihood of a world wheat conference being held…

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