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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

3,278 stories in Riverina's papers · page 72 of 164

Sydney Sheep Show Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

The annual sheep show to be held at the Sydney showground from June 21 to June 24 has attracted record entries, the number received being…

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Leeton Butter Factory Manager at Conference

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

MR. T. W. Napthall, who is President of the N.S.W. Institute of Dairy Factory Managers and Secretaries, has just returned…

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Correspondence Branding Sheep (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 2

Sir,—As reported in last Friday's "Argus," several farmers were fined for having unbranded sheep. It was stated that sma[?] fines were imposed…

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Sheep Feed Problems Under Present Conditions

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 3

The present conditions of pastures with the heavy succulent growth is likely to lead to serious losses if not properly understood. Sheep do best…

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The Wool Outlook Better Consumption

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 4
Also in Cootamundra Herald

Winchcombe, Carson. Ltd.. report:-- The outlook for wool has not shown any marked change, but consumption on the Continent, in…

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Wheat Prices Stabilisation Plans Heavy Subsidies Involved

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 2

Six different plans to stabilise the wheat industry—all involving heavy subsidies in addition to the proceeds of the present Federal flour tax—will…

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The Wheat Industry Stabilisation Act, 1938, Explained

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 8

The commissioners of Rural Bank state that numerous enquires received indicate that many glowers have the impression that payments…

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Wool Bounty Sought by Growers SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

Owing to the serious position of the woolgrowing industry, the Australian Woolgrowers Council will be compelled to ask the Government for a…

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Cost Op Continuous Cropping Need for Wiser Farming Methods

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 6

There is every evidence that we are coming to the end of the first prodigal period in our farming, and that for reasons each year more insistent…

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Wheat Industry Government Reviews Position Payable Price for Growers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 5

"The Position of the wheat industry is now under review with the object of [?] to formulate a plan which will ensure a payable [?] for…

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Erosion Cure Less Wheat and More Pasture Advocated Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 5

The only cure for erosion was to lessen the intensity of wheat production and to go in for more pasture, which would provide binding for the…

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Wheat Industry Interim Payments Under Stabilisation Act Growers' Misapprehension SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 2

The interim payments under the Wheat Industry Stabilisation Act were announced by the Rural Bank Commissioner to-day. Interim…

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Butter and Cheese Loss on Guaranteed Price Deficit in New Zealand Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

The Government's plan of selling butter and cheese at guaranteed prices resulted in an enormous deficit which will have to be met by consolidated…

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Bounty on Wool to Be Sought by Growers Serious Position of Industry SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 2

Owing to the serious position of the wool growing industry, the Australian Wool Growers' Council will be compelled to ask the…

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Rural Settlement New Bill in Assembly Replacement of Farmers' Relief Board

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 2

A bill introduced by the Treasurer (Mr. Mair) in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night, making a most comprehensive attack on the…

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Farmers' Feud £1000 Damages Claim Bitterness Between Families MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1
Also in Daily Advertiser

Defending a £1000 claim for damages on the grounds of assault and battery, which was laid against him and his son, Samuel Wadeson, aged…

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For the Man on the Land Farm Management Australian' and U.S. Methods Compared Stock Diseases in Europe

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 7

As a prelude to a discussion on special aspects of contagious abortion, Mr. R. O. C. King, the R.M. Kinross research officer, has pointed out certain fundamental differences between animal management on typical American…

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Murrami Farmers Flood Relief Application Adjourned Sequel to Submergence of Farm From Mirrool Creek

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 6

FOLLOWING the flooding from Mirrool Creek in March, the Special Land Board at Leeton, on Tuesday, commenced the hearing…

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