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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

3,278 stories in Riverina's papers · page 65 of 164

Farmers and Settlers Monthly Meeting

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Hillstbn branch of the Panniers Settlers' Association was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last…

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South-West Farmers Free Transport

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 1

Mr. G. P. Evans asked the following question in the House during last week in regard to the question of free transport for settlers who are…

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British Lads for Australian Farms

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

Men on the land in this district who hitherto have had much trouble in obtaining help should note that British boys willing to work on the land are…

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Farm Stock Decreases Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 3

A substantial decrease in the number of farm animals in Victoria occurred during the year ended March 31, possibly reflecting the losses of the farmers…

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Wool Report

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 6
Also in Adelong and Tumut Express

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 19th instant: No new features [?] disclosed in…

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Rust Resistance Wheat and Oat Diseases

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 7

The control of rust disease of wheat and oats depend almost entirely on the cultivation of resistant varieties. The plant breeding branch of the…

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Losses of Sheep Effect. of Flush of Feed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 7

Following the flush of feed after recent rains, reports of mortalities amongst travelling stock have- been received from different centres, states…

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Wheat Stabilisation Important Discussions at Week-end Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 6

important discussions which may have a big bearing upon the Commonwealth wheat Industry stabilisation legislation now being explored, will…

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District Farmers Winners of Fodder Competition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 6

In its reference to Messrs. D. McLean, of Kamarah, and Mr. E. J. V. Martin, of Colinroobie, winners of of the Ardlethan and Burelian fodder…

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Winter Schools for Farmers

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 2

Farmers are reminded that applications for admission to the winter schools to be held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, on…

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Farmhand Seriously Burned While Fuelling Tractor Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 6

Mr. J. M'Carthy, of Yanco, met' a serious burning accident while' fuelling a tractor which he had J working on Mr. Coughlsn's property…

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For the Man on the Land Aspect of the Dairy As Factor in Winter Comfort Growing Punts Without Soil

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 7

The location, particularly the aspect, of dairy premises is important in relation both to the quality of dairy products and the comfort of the dairyman. The farmer should endeavor to protect himself from the effects of bad…

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Winter School For Poultry Farmers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 7

The winter school for poultry farmers at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, will be held this year from June 27 to July 7. The fee, which…

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Potato Grading Now Revised New Second-growth Grade Agreed Upon Prompt Action Protects Farmers and Prevents Waste of Food

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 3

With no other fault than overgrowth, potatoes from the Southern districts have been rejected by inspectors at Alexandria…

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Oil From Coals and Crops Recourses and Prices Cost Estimates High

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 6

In reference to the general question of the production of liquid fuels in Australia the Minister for Supply and Development (Mr. Casey) has…

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Queensland Butter Exceeds Wool Value Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 3

The pnenomenal increase in the butter output this year takes its value past that of wool for the first time in the history of Queensland…

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Butter Substitute Menace Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 8

The Minister for Commerce (Senator M'Leay) will meet the State Ministers for Agriculture at Canberra on June 13 to discuss the problem of butter substitutes…

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Australian Butter Concern for Oversea Trade Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 2

In his address to the annual conference of the Australian Institute of Dairy Factory Managers next month, Mr. T. W. Hapthali,…

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Storage of Wheat Inquiry at Jllabo Select Committee Prom S.a. Seeks Information

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 9

Illabo was the only country centre visited in New South Wales, by the select committee representing the South Australian Government, In its…

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