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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1950

2,503 stories in Riverina's papers · page 49 of 126

Value of Trees As Winter Shelter for Sheep

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 4

Inadequate winter shelter for stock is a weakness in the management of many pastoral holdings, warns E. A. Elliott, Principal…

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Record Price for Merino Ram At Sydney Sheep Sales

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday — A new record price for a Merino stud ram sold in Sydney, was established at the sheep sales at the…

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Wool Use Maintained Heavier U.s.a. Buying Probable

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 29 May 1950 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: The wool market has surprised both the pessimist sand, the…

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Jerilderie Sheep Sale

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Ltd., associated with Messrs. McLaughlin and Crittendon, of Jerilderie, in…

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Leeton Sheep Sale

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 3

The sheep sale at Leeton on 22nd May by the Leeton Associated Agents was well attended and buyers were willing and ready to purchase sheep…

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Farmers Welcome Rain Wheat Will Benefit

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

A total of 98 points of rain was registered at Leeton post office for the 48 hours ending 9 a.m. on Satur-day. The fall was welcomed by…

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Wool Marketing

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

SIR,—As one grower who has taken an active part in prom ting a minimum reserve plan for wool in the post J.O. years. I…

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Wool Report

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 4

THE FARMERS & GRAZIERS' CO-OP GRAIN INSURANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED report under date 23rd May, 1950:—…

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Tea and Butter Double Ration Coupons

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 3

The current TEA coupons Nos. 77 to 80, have to last two months; the expiry date will be July 9. Each coupon carries the value of 4 ounces…

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Wool Report the Farmers & Graziers' Co-op. Grain Insurance & Agency Co, Ltd

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 3

We submitted a catalogue of 3902 baits on Monday, 22nd instant, the selection comprising mainly autumn-shorn wools from…

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Alleged Wool Stealing at Gundagai

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

Allegations of a systematic wool stealing racket were made in the Gundagai Cout of Petty Sessions last week, when two young men [?]…

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Mr. Roberton Mixes Wheat and Babies

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

Members of the House of Representatives roared with laughter on Thursday when Mr. Roberton (C.P.) referred to "child endowment for the…

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Rugs for Dairy Cows Easily Made on the Farm

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

When proper protection is not provided for dairy cows, not only is their resistance to disease reduced, but much food material is…

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Wool Stealing Racket at Gundagai Two Young District Men Charged

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 4

Allegations of a systematic wool stealing racket were made in the Gundagai Court of Petty Sessions last Tuesday when two young…

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A.P.P.U. Conference Bombshell K.S. Opinion on Stabilisation Worries Dairyfarmers

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 6

Counsel's opinion, obtained by the Australian Primary Producers' Union, is that the Dairy Stabilisation Fund does not provide any…

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Wool Stealing Racket Mentioned in Serious Stealing Cases

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 1

It was alleged in the Gundagai Police Court that a, systematic wool stealing racket has been going on in the district for some…

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Tea & Butter Coupons

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 1

The current TEA coupons Nos. 77 to 80, have to last two months; the expiry date will be Jully 9 Each coupon carries the value of 4…

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Sheep Prices At An All Time High

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 1

PRICES being paid in Australia today for all types of sheep have reached an all-time high. This week record figures were secured for stud rams, merino wethers, and merino lambs. LAMBS AT £6/17/6…

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Wool Report The Farmers and Graziers, Co-Op. Grain Insurance & Agency Company Limited. 23rd May. 1950

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 1

We submitted a catalogue of 2902 bales on Monday, 22nd instant, the selection comprising mainly Autumn shorn wools from the…

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Production of Fine Wool Is Declining

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Fine wool production throughout the, world had dropped very greatly, Mr. O. Falkiner, M.L.C…

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