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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1952

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Wool Down to £68 Per Sale at Melbourne Sales

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1952 · page 3

The Melbourne wool brokers report that at the 10th series of wool sales for the 1941/52 season held on 17th to 20th March the average price…

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Dairy Prospects in Wagga Area Good

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1952 · page 2

Due to warm weather conditions and a rainfall registered at one to four inches in Riverina over the past month, dairying prospects for autumn were good, the Dairy Officer (Mr. C. E. Chapman)…

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Sheep Skin Auction

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 2

The regular sheep skin auction conducted by Farmers and Graziers' Goulburn, was held on Tuesday last…

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R.a.s. Fat Cattle and Dairy Awards

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: An Aberdeen Angus steer was awarded the championship prize at the Royal Easter Show today. The steer, "Wambanumba, Dick" was bred by F. H…

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COMMERCIAL Wagga sheep market

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 5

The Associated Agents ot Wagga—Farmers and Graziers' Co-Op. Co. Ltd., A.M.L. and F. Co. Ltd., R. H. Blake…

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Stud Cattle Bought for Australia

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 2

Mr. R. P. Evans, Dalgety's Stud Stock Officer in London, cabled this week that one of the most valuable Hereford stud bulls ever to come to Australia, is now awaiting shipment to…

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Wheat Market Plan Held Over

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday — Until it is known whether Australia will be a party to an extended International Wheat Agret[?]…

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Wheat marketing plans held in abeyance Conference Decision

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thursday: Until it is known whether Australia will be a party to an extended International Wheat Agreement, and until the price levels and the term of that agreement have been decided, it would be…

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The Week in the Wool Market Dalgkty's News Service

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 6

As predicted in the trade three months ago, the wool season is closing with coarse wools in diminishing demand, while merino…

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Urgent Plea to Farmers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday: An urgent plea to the Australian farmer to be "sane and plan increased production which will help the Government to reduce taxes as soon as possible," was…

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Hybrid Sweet Corn Seed Yanco Farmer Producing Most of State's Needs

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 1

"Over 90 per cent, of New South Wales hybrid sweet corn seed is being grown by one farmer in the Yanco district," said…

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No Fire Fighting Equipment on Tractor Share Farmer Fined

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 4

Roy Stanley Matthews pleaded not guilty at the Leeton Court of Petty Sessions on Friday, before Mr. K. Smith,…

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Winter Prospects Bright for Crops in Tumut District Agronomist's Monthly Report

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 3

The season has broken over the whole of the Tumut district and falls of 210 points at Gundagai, 317 points at Tumut and 415 points at Tumbarumba have completely transformed the position and will have an extremely favorable…

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Cut in Wagga Wheat Crops Likely

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1952 · page 2

The Wagga district experienced its driest summer conditions for 25 years until the last week…

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Best Among Fat Cattle

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1952 · page 1

Aberdeen Angus first prize in the fat cattle awards, as the champion steer. Owned by F. H. Tout and Co…

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To attend talks on wheat

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday: The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture (Mr. McEwen) announced tonight…

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Cattle at Royal Show of high standard

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday: Judges in the beef section at die Royal Easter show today praised the top class exhibits. They said the top cattle were superior to those showing last year. Sections Judged today were…

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World Campaign to Sell Wool

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday: "In association with woolgrowers in New Zealand, South Africa and the United States, the Australian Wool Board is carrying on a world-wide campaign of wool…

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Young Farmers' Movement

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday: A meeting at the Showground today adopted a constitution for the newly - formed Australian…

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Farmers Can't Buy Tractors

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1952 · page 4

CANBERRA, Friday: Thou­sands of farmers were unable to purchase tractors and other farm equipment because…

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