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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

3,278 stories in Riverina's papers · page 86 of 164

Foot-rot in Sheep Bluestone and Formalin Treatment

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3

Foot-rot in sheep is extremely prevalent, particularly in the southern districts, where the condition is distinctly serious. This is the first…

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Winter Shelter for Sheep the Value of Trees

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3

During the winter, more particularly towards the latter part, heavy loss is commonly enough brought about in the colder districts through lack of…

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Sheep Ked ("Tick") Prevention and Treatment of Infestation

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 5

Ked (commonly known us "tick," though it is not a true tick in the zoological sense) may be found on sheep at all times of the year. They are…

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Move by Wool Federation London

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

The British Government's purchase of 3,000,000 lbs of wool last month has been followed by a request from the Wool Federation that topmakers…

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Zebu Cross Cattle Promising Tests Heavier and Earlier Carcases

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 7

"Experiments with zebu cross cattle in North Queensland have shown that the hybrids are much better adapted to northern environments than the…

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Lice and Tick in Sheep Necessity for Obeying Regulations

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 8

Inspectors of Stock in all pastures protection districts throughout the State have received instructions that regulations governing the control of…

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Sheep Lice and Tick Protection of Flocks Buyers' Experience

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 6

The Chief Veterinary Surgeon of the Department of Agriculture has requested that attention be drawn to the fact that sheep from Queensland…

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Wool Industry Bounty Application Prices in Five Months

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3

A decision by the Commonwealth Government, on the request by the Australian graziers' organisations for a bounty on wool, is not likely to be…

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Business Interests Meet at Temora to Discuss Wheat Position

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 2

A very important meeting of business interests was held at Temora yesterday afternoon, when there were representatives from…

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Offers From Topmakers Move by Wool Federation London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

The British Government's purchase of 3,000,000 lbs of wool last month has been followed by a request from the Wool Federation that topmakers should…

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The Small Wool Clip Need for Improved Marketing Methods

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 7

There was room for much improvement in the way the average fanner marketed his wool clip, pointed out a departmental sheep and wool instructor…

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Wheat International Conference in London To-day Australia's Attitude Not Yet Defined Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

Although the International Wheat Conference begins to-morrow in London Australia has not yet accepted the conference's…

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For the Man on the Land Wheat Prospects Lesser Area Sown Than Last Year Sowing Operations Delayed In Riverina and South-west Slopes Divisions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 7

The area sown to wheat (for hay and grain) last season was 5,120,600 acres according to a report by the Bureau of Statistics on February 28, 1939. With a view of making an estimate of the acreage seeded this year (1939-40) fifteen…

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Farm Transport

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 7

The president of tlic Graziers' Association (Mr. Killcn) mid on Wednesday that his association was concerned to ensure that, in the event of…

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King Entertains Farmers London

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

A record crowd greeted the Kng and Queen when their Majesties visited the Centenary Royal Agricultural Show in Windsor Great Park yesterday…

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Farmers' Troubles Stabilised Prices and Organised Marketing SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

The only solution of the farmers' problem was the .stabilisation of pries and organised marketing under a competent administration, declared Mr. C…

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King Entertains Farmers Greeted by Record Crowd at Show London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

A record crowd greeted the King and Queen when Their Majesties visited the Centenary Royal Agricultural Show in Windsor Great Park to-day. Their…

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Farmers' Problems Stabilised Prices and Organised Marketing Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

The only solution of the farmers' problem was the stabilisation of prices and organised marketing under a competent administration, declared Mr. C…

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Labor-saving Silage Operations on Leeton Farm Excellent Result From Simple Devices

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

AN effective labor-saving method of cutting and treating saccaline for silage, is at present in use at Mr. W. J. Quodling's farm…

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Tumut Sewerage Treatment Works a Point to Butter Factory Crs. H. .S. Davy and Ceo. Clout to Submit Unfavorable Report on Proposed Site Tourist and Progress League Suggest Site a Mile Further Down River

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

In a statement made to the monthly meeting of the Tumut Tourist and Progress League On Tuesday night Cr. H, S. Davy…

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