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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1945

1,576 stories in Riverina's papers · page 53 of 79

Cattle Begin to Return From North

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1945 · page 2

The first train of 400 dairy cattle which were agisted in northern areas by the Albury Wholesale Milk Producers' Union…

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The Wool Question And Menace of Synthetics

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1945 · page 2

Many answers are put forward by prominent people on how to solve our wool question. First of all, what is the problem? Many are unaware that…

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Farmers Should Order Power Kerosene Ahead of Harvest

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 August 1945 · page 4

PRESENT indications are that there will be a record wheat harvest. If this expectation is realised then the consumption of…

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Stable Wool Values Contrast To World Markets

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 5

The wool industry is fortunate that the British contracts at present prevents any variation in price for the sheep's staple in Australia…

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No Plan Yet for Farm Releases

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 6

No plans for the general release from the Services of farm workers had yet been completed, a National Service officer said in Sydney this…

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Wool Report

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 8

Farmers & Graziers co-operative Grain Insurance & Agency Co., Ltd., 21st August, 1945: We submitted our appraisement…

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Low Quality Wheat Districts Unenviable Position

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 4

Australia produces some very low quality wheat. I Much of it comes from Riverina—from this district. Local wheat is of such poor…

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Dehorning of Cattle "Dont's It Is Important to Observe

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 4

The dehorning of cattle has many advantages, the best method being to prevent the growth of horns in the calf by treatment of…

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Stable Wool Values Contrast To World Markets

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 3

The wool industry is fortunate that the British contracts at present prevent any variation in prices tor the sheep's staple in…

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No Plan Yet for Farm Releases

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 4

No plans for the general release from the services of farm workers had yet been completed, a National Service officer said in Sydney this…

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Appeal to Farmers To Help Train Ex-Servicemen

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 1

All farmers willing to assist in the Rural Training Scheme for returned soldiers, are requested to contact their local War Agricultural…

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New Competitor For Wool Synthetic Fabric Chicken Feather

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 August 1945 · page 6

NEW YORK, Frid.: A new fabric made principally from chicken feathers, and reported to be warmer, softer and lighter than…

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Wool Report

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 7

The Farmers and Graziers Co-operative Grain. Insurance and Agency Co. Ltd, 21st August, 1945. We submitted our Appraisement…

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Illicit Stills at Robertson Bring £250 Fine Crude Sugar Said to Be Used for Dairy Cattle

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 5

Declaring that a stock of 60 bags crude sugar was the balance of a purchase of four tons 12 cwt which he had acquired for the purpose of…

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Giant Dingo Killed at Coonabarabran Killed £2000 Worth Of Sheep

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 5

A massive dingo trapped in the Coonabarabran district recently [?] reported to have destroyed 2000 sheep on its many marauding…

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Farmers’ Contribution to World Peace Mr Fadden’s Views

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 5

Declaring that disturbed conditions political unrest, violence and bloodshed almost always accompanied famine conditions, the Leader of the…

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Big Increase in Crops Throughout Gundagai District Rabbit Situation Very Satisfactory Meeting of Gundagai P.P. BOARD

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 2

Present indications are that crops this year should replenish many landowners with good reserves of both hay and grain. it was reported at last Thursday’s meeting of the Gundagai PP Board that a greatly increased amount of cropping is being practised throughout the…

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Wool Report

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 August 1945 · page 1

Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Grain Insurance and Agency Co. Ltd. report under date 21st August, 1945:…

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Best Season for Years Bright Pastoral Outlook

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 August 1945 · page 1

The season ahead of the pastoral industry in New South Wales promised to be the best for years, said the secretary of the Australian…

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Farmers' Contribution to World Peace Mr. Fadden's Views

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 August 1945 · page 2

Declaring that disturbed conditions, political unrest, violence and bloodshed always accompanied famine conditions, the leader of the Australian…

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