Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1951

2,466 stories in Riverina's papers · page 44 of 124

Urana Sheep Sale

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 6

In conjunction with Messrs. J. M. Smith and Co., the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. yarded at Urana, on Thursday, 10th May, 5,000…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Nelungaloo Wheat Case Appeal

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 3

Although the application to the the Privy Council to deal with the High Court for a certificate to allow Nelungaloo case for a just price for…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"Floor" Price for Wool

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 6

The wool "floor price" scheme announced on Monday by the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture (Mr. J. McEwen) has met with a mixed…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

U.s. Sheep Decrease by 20 Million

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 2

The sheep population of the United States has fallen nearly 20,000,000 in the last 10 years. This was announced on Monday by the Australian…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

New Wool Scheme for Referendum

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 1

The Minister for Commerce (Mr. McEwen) on Monday announced details of a minimum reserve price plan for wool which replaces the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Wool Position Market Readjustments

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 4

United States sheep and lambs on January 1, 1951, were estimated to total 31,505,000 head an increase…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Wool Market From Dalgety's News Service

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 1

Though American buyers have not yet resumed large-scale open bidding, their return to the wool buyers' benches this week has…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Steer Brings £38/5/ at Yesterday’s Gundagai Cattle Market

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 1

THE steer which won the State wide Junior Farmers Championship for Robyn Elliott, of Gundagai was yesterday auctioned by Younghusband Ltd and was purchased by Mr W. C. Sewell for £38/5…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Huge Decline At Tumut Factory Butter May Have to Be Imported

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 1

The General Manager of the Commonwealth Dairy Produce Equalisation Committee (Mr Chris Sheehy) forecast that in the near future Australia might have to import butter from New Zealand…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Graziers Divided on Wool Plan Scheme May Be Thrown Out

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 1

THE £800 million International wool plan to prevent prices falling below fixed levels will be strongly opposed by many grazier organisations and may never operate. Some woolgrowers…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Gundagai Junior Farmers Club Annual Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 7

An appeal is made to all those interested in the Junior Farmers movement to attend the annual meeting of the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

No Wheat for Sheep in Dry Areas

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 5

What is wheat worth per bushel to the wool-grower under present or prospective conditions. A southwestern grazier told me the other day that he was prepared to pay 20/ per bushel for all he…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wagga Cattle Market

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 5

The Wagga Associated Selling Agents, A.M.L. and F. Co. Ltd., Dalgety and Co. Ltd., New Zealand Loan Ltd., Farmers and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wool Position Market Readjustments

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 6

Winchcombe. Carson Ltd. report: United States sheep and lambs on January 1, 1951. were estimated to total 31.505.000 bead, an increase of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Agreement on Wool Reserve

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 1

Agreement has been reached among all British Commonwealth wool-growing countries on the principles of a plan of minimum…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

New Wool Scheme for Referendum

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 1

The Minister for Commerce (Mr. McEwen) has announced details of a minimum reserve price plan for wool which replaces the wartime…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wool Report the Farmers and Graziers Co-op. Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 4

We submitted a catalogue of 6,284 bales on Tuesday, 16th instant. The offering included mainly autumn shorn cups drawn from…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Opportune rainfall Farmers' Outlook Changed, Crops, Pastures Benefited

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 2

The fall of rain averaging about 85 points over the district on Wednesday has completely changed the outlook of dry area…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Junior Farmers State Championship Cup To Be Presented

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 2

State championship winner for home vegetable gardens, Junior Farmer Roy Harding, of Leeton Club, will be presented with his…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

86 Points of Rain in Last Two Days Make Cropping Possible, Ensures Grazing Grass

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 5

Eighty-six points of rain have fallen in Junee during the past two days, bringing much needed relief from a prolonged dry spell…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →