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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

3,278 stories in Riverina's papers · page 51 of 164

Bradford Wool Market London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 8

Reports from the Bradford market indicate that merinos were unchanged but crossbreds very firm. Lower grades required for Government…

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Markets Abroad Liverpool Wheat Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 8

A private wheat agent in Sydney received the following message from Liverpool to-day: "Sold cargo W.A. afloat 22/6; sold cargo N.S.W. 22/6…

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World Wheat Position Prospects of Conference

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 16

It is understood that the world wheat conference may be held early in the summer. The preparatory committee is now considering a…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Ltd., report having offered at the Sydney wool sales on Monday 5260 bales. Competition was, if anything, on the…

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Items of News Foot-rot of Sheep

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 4

An article of particular appropriateness appears on another page in this issue, dealing with foot-rot of sheep. It is supplied by Mr. A. L…

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Foot-rot in Sheep Need for Early Action

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

The following useful information and advice is supplied by Mr. A. L. Rose, B.V.Sc., southern district veterinary officer:—…

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Australianalities Rush the Message Through—at Old Hill End—the "Barrier Champion"—the "Old Horse"—dirty Butter Creek—when the Circus Came Rush the Message Through

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

When you've got a pleasant message, Or a kindly word to say, To cheer a fellow traveller, Along the broad highway…

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Salmon Butter

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 4

Break 1lb. tinned salmon into [?]uares, have ready in a basin [?] flour, sifted with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Make a well in the centre [?]…

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Wool Report

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 3
Also in The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-operative Company Ltd., reports on the 21st April. We submitted at our sale on…

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Melbourne Wool Auctions

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 4

The Melbourne woolbrokers report that the average price realised for greasy wool sold in Melbourne during the week ended April 22, 1939, was…

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Markets Abroad Liverpool Wheat Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 3

A private wheat agent in Sydney received the following cable message from Liverpool to-day: "West Australian, April, 22/9; flour 16/…

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Wool Sales Good Competition in Sydney Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 1

Under good competition from Yorkshire, the Continent and Japan, the wool market to-day ruled unchanged as compared with the closing rates of…

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Foot-rot of Sheep Need for Early Action (A. L. Rose, B.V.Sc., Southern District Veterinary Officer

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 3

In all districts it has been noted that a most prolific growth of herbage has followed the recent vide-rains, and in fact the snow of clover…

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Farm Training

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 6

Each Little Brother, before proceeding to his job in the country, receives thorough and comprehensive training at the N.S.W. Government Farm, Scheyville, Hawkesbury River. This training is provided free by the Government and includes board and lodging, a…

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Defence—oil and the Farmer If War Comes Oil's Part in Primary Production

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 7

VITAL to the army, navy and air force for defence, oil also plays an important part for the man on the land. Without it modern agricultural methods would be impossible, necessitating back-breaking manual labor and undeveloped land holdings; undeveloped…

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Allowed Fire to Spread Damages Awarded Against Yenda Farmer Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 4

At the Griffth District Court, William A. Johnson, a farmer, of Yenda, was awarded a verdict by His Honor Judge Stacy, against C. Crowe, a…

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Wool Report

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-operative Company Ltd. reports on April 21:— We submitted at our sale on…

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Wool Values Unchanged

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., reported on 24th: (Values were unchanged on late levels at our Sydney wool auction on Monday. Well distributed…

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American Wheat Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

Chicago wheat options were quoted: May, 69 cents a bushel; July, 68 1-8 cents; September, 68 3/4 cents. Winnipeg futures: May, 60 7-8…

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