Shearing Inspections for Show Sheep
The plan of inspecting and tagging all animals entered for the Sydney Sheep Show has been in operation for two years now, and the fact that 110…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Farming & the land, 1940
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Wool Treatment to Prevent Shrinkage
A secret method of treating wool whereby shrinkage is practically prevented has been successfully tested. The Minister for Supply and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →High Prices May Restrict Wool Demand
The hope that the British Wool Control Board would not seek unduly high prices was expressed by Sir John Davidson, chairman of the Union Bank…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Aust. Wheat Not Sold to Russia Melbourne
No wheat has been sold to Russia since the outbreak of the war, and it is unlikely that any will be sold in view of the existing circumstances, it…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Australian Wheat None Being Sold to Russia Melbourne
No wheat has been sold to Russia since the outbreak of the war and it is unlikely that any will be sold in view of the existing circumstances, it…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →T. W. Green & Co. Ltd., Licensed Wool, Skin and Hide Dealers
It may seem paradoxical to assert that it is harder to buy goods than if is to sell them, yet in some cases this is quite true. A notable example…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Light Horsemen in Camp Leave to Tend Farms
Special leave provisions are being made for members of light horse units going into camp for three months' training, to enable members who have…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →State Marketing Bureau Review of Millet Crop Conditions As at 25th JANUARY, 1940
Millet fibre production in New South Wales is virtually limited to four divisions, or the State, viz., North Coast (Grafton-Casino), Hunter…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Batlow Fruit Crop Apples and Pears Dissatisfaction with Pool
The assessment of crops under the Apple and Pear Acquisition Scheme has been almost completed in the Batlow district. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Andy Clee Dairyman and Milk Vendor
Too much stress cannot be placed upon the importance of milk in our dally diet, and it is impossible to speak too strongly upon the necessity…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farmer Killed Head-on Collision in Victoria Melbourne
Michael Cross, aged 68 years, former, of Tallandoon was killed instantly in a head-on collision between motor cars on the Omeo Highway at Noorongong…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →140 Sheep Smothered
A large number of sheep, forming part of a mob of about 1000, which had been placed in Young trucking yards last week, were found smothered…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Future Markets for Wool
Although the war has given rise to vastly changed conditions in the wool trade, Australia has every reason to be satisfied with the way matters are working out for the 1939-40 clip. Indeed, while the war lasts there it little need for worry regarding actual sales from this country, as…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The World's Wool Empire Production
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., reported on the 6th: The world's wool clip, including merinos, crossbreds, and carpet types, is estimated to be the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hillston Sheep Sale
Messrs Wilson & Mackie Ltd. in conjunction with Messrs Dalgety &. Co. Ltd. Narandera, report having held a most successful sheep…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wagga Sheep Sale
Younghusband Ltd. Auctioneers, Wagga, report having held a very successful sheep sale at Wagga on Monday last. A very attractive…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wagga Special Sheep Sale
Younghusband Ltd, auctioneers, Wagga, report having held a very successful sheep sale at Wagga on Monday last. A very attractive yarding of 28,000 sheep was offered and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Warning About Sheep Pelts Canberra
Steps were being taken by the Federal Government to investigate allegations that holders of supplies of sheep pelts were refusing to sell at the prices…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The World’s Wool Empire Proportion
The world’s wool clip, including merinos, crossbreds and carpet types is estimated to be the equivalent of 13,330,000 bales…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gundagai District As Cattle Country Kahlua Has Many Fine Animals Aberdeen-angus in the South
The Aberdeen-Angus breed in New South Wales is fortunate in having in the southern districts such powerful sponsors as…
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