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Farming & the land, 1913

11,124 stories in Sydney's papers · page 78 of 250

The Wheat Block. the Chief Commissioner Speaks

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 4

Mr. Johnson, Chief Commissioner for Railways, has made a report to the Minister for Railways in regard to the complaints that have been made of…

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The Year in the English Wool Markets

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 16

An interesting review of the year 1912 in English wool markets has been prepared by Messrs. H. Irwell & Co., who are of the opinion that the year…

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Wheat Loading. What the Wharfies Demanded. Two Men Extra

Evening News · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 5

"There has been a change in the Wheat loading methods at Sydney which stevedores and charters do not appreciate." This statement was made to an "Evening…

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Fertilisers Ripen Wheat. As Much as Sixteen Days Calmed

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 7

A test was recently carried out at the Roseworthy College (S.A.) to note the effect of superphosphate manuring in hastening the ripening of wheat…

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The Deadly Stock Train. 31,000 Sheep Crippled and Killed. the Railways Indicted

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 3

"The official return for sheep trucked from the country to Homebush for the last three years gives 31,000 as the number of dead or crippled."…

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The "Sheep Curse." Mr. Trefle on Fair Comment. Did Not Attack the Pastoralist

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 8

Mr. Trefle, who made some remarks about sheep and curses at the Millions Club's luncheon a few days ago, objects to "The Daily Telegraph's" comments upon them in a…

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The Butter Market. Increasing Import of Margarine. (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, Jan. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 7

The outstanding feature of the trade ret[?]ns in regard to the butter industry is the increase in the import of margarine. It is the belief of the trade generally that the…

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The English Wool Trade. Merinos in the Ascendancy. (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, Jan. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 7

The event of the week has undoubtedly been the opening of the first series of sales for the current year, and this took place last Tuesday, wool once more commanding the unreserved…

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For the Farm Table Some Good Banana Recipes. Straight From "Bananaland."

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 8

I do not think many of my friends consider the cooked banana very much; yet it makes a most tasty dish, and can be served in many…

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Crown or Private Tenancy. the Evil Case of the Rack-rented Tenant Farmer

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

"Agra" writes:—In your issue of 4th inst., under the heading of "Crown or Private Tenancy," a very able reply appears to my previous…

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Yanco for Dairying. Government Expert's High Commendation

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 6

"I know of no better proposition for the young dairy farmer of limited means than that which has been, and is still being, offered by the state in…

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Dairy Factory Reports

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 6

Dungog Co-operation factory during the half year ended December [?] manufactured [?] it butter, an increase over the corresponding period of the previous year of [?]. The…

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Conditions at Pambula. Silos and Irrigation. a Hint to Shoalhaven Farmers

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 7

No rain has fallen in the Pambula district since the beginning of January and the country now has the appearance of having been without rain for At the opening ceremony at the Shoal, haven show last week, the State Governor, Lord Chelmsford, said that be was sorry the district was not having…

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Chinese Dry-farming. The Rake in the Garden

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 7

More than a decade past I was at the end of a long day's journey through an arid district in Central Otago, tired and parched alter the long weary ride…

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For Homestead Farms. Sellingen Land District

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

One block of 378 acres, being portion 64, parish od Alianswater, county of Fitzro, district 29 miles from Dorrigo and 69 miles from Armidale; partly undulating to steep forest, party…

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N.s.w. Farmers' Meetings. F.s.a. Branch Reports

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 3

BENA. A meeting of Bena Branch was held on 1st inst. A letter was read from the Deputy…

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Farmers' Movements Agricultural Scholarships

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 3

Three scholarships are available annually to students of the Huristone Agricultural High School, who pass with greatest credit through the…

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The Dairy Industry

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 6

Five farmers were fined at the Lismore Police Court recently for putting rage and papers round the lids of cream cans to prevent the contents splashing…

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A Point in Dairy Registration. Milk Selling in Town

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 6

Two dairymen were recently lined in Casino for falling to register their dairy premises. In one case the detendant said his premises outside the…

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Finance for the Farmer

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 4

Currathool.—Yes, the income from a settlement Lease is subject to taxation…

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