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Farming & the land, 1941

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Millet Crop Review of Conditions As at 20th JANUARY, 1941

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 1

Substantial rains, which have occurred since crop conditions were last reviewed, viz., 28th November, 1940, have brought about…

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Apple and Pear Crop Federal Plan Explained

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 6

The plan for marketing apples and [?]ears in New South Wales this year Under the Commonwealth Government's acquisition scheme was…

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Farm Absconders Face Stealing Charge

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 4

Absconding from the Riverina Welfare Farm at Yanco, on New Year's Day, two trainees evaded apprehension until a radio and a rug were…

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"The Work Behind the News" Obtaining New Varieties on Experiment Farms An Address at Rotary Dinner

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 3

THE patience, tedious worK and disappointments of the experimentalists in the agricultural field were among the points…

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Wool

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 2

Schute, Bell, Badgery, Lumby, Ltd., report: Our appraisement No. 40, which was finalised on 29th ultimo, was of an attractive nature, and…

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Wheat Entries in Show Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 4

Despite the worst season on record, 191 entries have been received in the wheat section of the Royal Show this year, compared with 183 last season…

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Wheat Harvest Smaller Quantity for Export

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday: Australia's wheat harvest for 1940-41 was officially estimated yesterday by the Commonwealth Statistician at 83,300,000 bushels. This is the first time…

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Wheat Harvest Estimated at 83,300,000 Bushels Smaller Quantity Foe Export Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 4

Australia's wheat harvest for 1940-41 was officially estimated to-day by the Commonwealth Statistician at 83,300,000 bushels. This is the first…

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Poultry Notes Planning the Farm

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 6

In selecting a site for a poultry farm it should be remembered that the most suitable aspects are north and cast, and there should be sufficient slope for…

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Gundagai Sheep and Cattle Sale Prices Firm

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

Dalgety and Co. Ltd, Gundagai, report having held a most successful sheep and cattle sale on Friday 31st January, when they yarded 4,500…

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Wool Report

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 4

The Farmers and Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 3rd Inst.—We submitted our Appraisement Catalogue No. 41 (the 17th of…

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Choicest Grade Butter Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 8

During the week ended January 31, 91 per cent, of the butler examined by the State Butter Grading Staff was found to be of the cholcest grade…

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Wool and Cotton New Artificial Fibre

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 6

About one month’s further wool appraisements will complete the offering of the main portion of the New South Wales…

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Wool Production Variations Interesting Experiments Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 7

To obtain a picture of the variations throughout the season of wool production under grazing conditions, samples of wool have been taken every…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association Report and Balance Sheet for Tear to December 31, 1940

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 7

Gentlemen,—I have pleasure in submitting to you my annual report covering the period for the year 1940, truly one of a most unusual nature…

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Wool Report

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1
Also in Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 3rd February:— We submitted our appraisement…

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30,000 High-class Sheep for Sale at Cootamundra

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

At Cootamundra on Friday next, 14th February, 30,000 station-bred sheep will be offered for sale, and details of the yarding are advertised…

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Sale of 30,000 Station Bred Sheep at Cootamundra

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

New Zealand Loan and A.A. Ce Ltd.. Sydney, in conjunction with George Thompson & Company of Cassaundra. will offer 30.000…

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Lower Wool Values Higher Dividend to Come

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

Because of the lower value pleaded on Australian wool the season, it is now generally accepted that a largest equalisation divided will be paid to…

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