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Farming & the land, 1911

10,786 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 250

Wheat Requirements and Shipments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 11

The following table published by "Beerbohm's" is interesting as showing the world's, wheat requirements for the season, the requirements and shipments for the, l8 weeks…

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Wheat Sales. London, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 9

The cargoos of the Grotchen Harteredt (January sailer from New South Walos), 24,367 bags, and the Helthe, sailer (now in port at South Anstralia), have been sold at 36/1½ pa…

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Australian Butter. Trade in Italy. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 10

Advices received by the Acting Minister for External Affairs, Senator Findley, from the High Commissioner, Sir George Reid, indicate that there is a good opening for Australian…

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Brisbane Wool Sales. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 11

The fifth 1910-1911 series of wool sales commenced yesterday. There was a large attendance of buyers. The wool offered was only an average selection, and, as has been noticed all through the 1910-1911 series, the…

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Melbourne Wool Sales. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 11

Some 8400 bales were offered at to-day's wool sales. The selection was again an excellent one. The improved tone of yesterday's sales was not maintained. In many cases, limits have been reduced, and…

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The Wool Sales. London, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 9

The first series of wool sales of the year will extend to February 3…

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Australian Butter. Good Prices Realised in Vancouver. Vancouver

The Sun · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 6

A large consignment of Australian and New Zealand butter is welling to-day at 17d per lb. Wholesale. The quality of the butter exported from…

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South Australia. Standard Bushel of Wheat. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 10

The corn trade section of the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce has fixed the weight of a standard bushel of wheat for the ensuing 12 months at 62½1b, the same as last year…

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Wool and Meat. United Kingdom Imports for 1910. Australia and Argentine Compared

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 7

(COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT SERVICE.) LONDON, Tuesday Night.--Imports to the United Kingdom for 1910 included produce of the following descriptions and…

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Official Cables. British Wool and Meat Imports. (From the High Commissioner's Office) London, Jan. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 10

The imports of the United Kingdom during 1910 were valued:- Wool.—Australia, £14,273,949; Argentine. £1,261,061…

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Requirements of the Dairy

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 35

Whether it be an "Alfa-Leaval" Cream Scparator, of an "L-k-g" Milking Machine, a Steam Engine and Boiler, or an Oil Engine; whether it be a Steam Pump or a set…

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On the Land Farming for Pleasure

Watchman · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 3

A city-reared man would probably assume an expression of derision if one directed his attention to the pleasures of farming. The school-boy, however, listens…

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Orange Crops

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 6

BLACKTOWN.—The main crop of oranges have set, and although much thinned by the recent boisterous weather, the crop will be heavier than that of last season…

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The Crops

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 6

GLEN INNES.—The frequent thunderstorms of late have greatly interfered with harvesting operations. Wheat is not grown to any considerable extent in this district, but still…

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Dairying

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 6

BEGA.—During December 108,3621b butter were manufactured by the Bega Co-operative Creamery Company, Limited. Suppliers were paid net cheques amounting to £3931, being…

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Severe Hailstorm. Apple Crop Damaged. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 9

During a thunderstorm, accompanied by hall, yesterday afternoon, 2½in rain was registered at Cooorwull House in 40 minutes. The hail was a foot deep, and ruined vegetable and…

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England's Best Farm. Run by an Australian. Machinery Imported From Victoria. Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 1

The best farm I saw in the old country belonged to a Victorian," remarked Mr. W. A. Kendall, veterinary, surgeon (who has just returned from a tour abroad), speaking at…

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Warwick Farm Scratchings

The Sun · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 5

The following scratchings were made today:--Flying Handicap, Kyloe Juvenile Handicap, Dalhazel, Ceylon: Three-year-old Handicap, Scotch Queen…

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The Currant Crop

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--Reference has been made in the Melbourne press during the past few days to the effect that the currant crop at Renmark is badly affected by oidium. The…

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Farm Students

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 6

The demand for farm students continues, the supply being quite inadequate, says Director of Labor, in his December report. Several vacancies for students exist at the Agricultural…

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