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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1949

2,211 stories in Riverina's papers · page 36 of 111

An Urgent Work Road From Johnson's Farm

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 1

The Shire Engineer (Mr. A. H. Buckham) reported to the Council on Thursday night last, that in company with Cr. Walsh he had…

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Wool More Stable

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: The wool market has overcome the "dizziness" which developed when it reached its peak,…

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New Cattle Regulations Effect on Values

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 2

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. report: Sheep markets are now settling down on to firmer levels…

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Wool-basil Workers Decide to Strike

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday — A request that the Conciliation Commissioner (Mr. F. B. Kelly) be removed will be made by the…

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20 Sheep Die on Local Property Cause Unknown, Says Mr. Charles Manwaring

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 2

About 20 sheep, suffering from an unknown complaint, died on Mr. Charles Manwaring's property, near Brawlin, within the…

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Local Farmers to Meet Cootamundra Council Deputation From A.P.P.U. Branch re Electricity

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 2

A deputation from the local branch of the Australian Primary Producers' Union will urge the Cootamundra Municipal Council,…

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Wool Report

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 1
Also in The Gundagai Independent

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited report under date April 21st, 1949:—…

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Dogs Attack Sheep at Bathurst

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 1

Packs of dogs from Bathurst are attacking sheep near the town said a letter from Messrs Gordon Edgell & Sons to Bathurst PP Board. Thes…

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Sydney Wool Market Firm

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The Sydney wool market today ruled fully firm at yesterday's rates, with a particularly strong…

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Yass Council Considers Paspalum Good Sheep Feed

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 3

When a letter was read at the last Yass Municipal Council meeting from Cr R. N. Dalimore, of Sutherland Shire, advocating a drive for…

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Evening Gowns Paris Uses Fine Wool

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 6

Fine wool fabrics, including jerseys and crepe, are in high favor for evening wear in Paris, and leading designers feature them in a…

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Widespread Wool Demand Present Prices Stimulate Buying

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 4

Wool price are lower than two months ago when values were at their peak, but the market shows a healthier tone than at that time,…

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Widespread Wool Demand Presents Prices Stimulate Buying

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Wool prices are lower than two months ago when values were at their peak, but the…

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Farms Near Wakool for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 1

The Acting Minister for Lands (Mr. E. H. Graham) has approved that 28 farms on "Tulla" estate be made available for…

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Boorowa Shire to Split Up Land Near Township for Small Farmlets

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 1

The Boorowa Shire Council proposes resuming land in the immediate vicinity of the town for the purpose of closer settlement…

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Visit of S. A. Farmers

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 6

had been carried out during the day, and the delightful manner in which they had been entertained during the day. He called…

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Special Sheep Sale

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 2

Approximately 8,000 sheep were offered at the special sheep sale conducted by Messrs. A.M.L. and F. Co. Ltd., and New Zealand…

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Local Wool Appraisements

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 3

Wo sold 9,900 bales of wool at our Sydney auction on Tuesday. Any change in values was in sellers favor. There was strong general…

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Wheat Sharp Price Fall

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 4

Wheat prices fell 31 to 61 cents in the futures market in a heavy selling wave in U.S.A. last week. Reports reaching the Department…

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