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Farming & the land, 1915

11,717 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 250

Express in Collision Sheep Truck Smashed

Co-operator · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 4

At or near Harden on Friday morning last the Melbourne express ran Into a heavy sheep truck and smashed it into a number of small…

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Wheat Controversy. Minister Answers Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 11

Earlier ill the proceedings both Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Wade asked questions regarding the latest date upon which appeals against the price of 5s per bushel for wheat would be…

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The Wheat Grab. Another Country Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 6

ALBURY, Wednesday.—A largely-attended public meeting of farmers and settlers of Albury and district centres was held this afternoon to protest against the Wheat Acquisition Act. The…

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War Fund Wool. London, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 1

A bale of wool which was given by Messrs. Mackay Bros., for auction in Sydney on behalf of the Patriotic Fund, was offered for sale at the Wool Exchange here. Each…

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Wheat in German Boats. Released at Sumatra

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 6

Just before the outbreak of war, several parcels of wheat were loaded in Melbourne and Sydney in the German steamers Rheinland and Anhalt for carriage to Europe. War…

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London Markets. Wheat Again Firmer. London, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 5

The wheat market to-day showed slightly improved demand at better prices, but the firm holding restricted actual business…

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Shortage of Wheat. Melbourne Millers Alarmed Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 4

Melbourne millers are becoming alarmed at the shortage of wheat, and intend to ask the Premier whether they shall import grain to save the situation…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Strong Market at Improved Prices

Evening News · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 5

At the Sydney wool auctions this afternoon, held in the two salerooms at the Royal Exchange, Bridge-street, City, no fewer than five catalogues, covering [?] were offered…

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London Market Cables. Wool Sales. London, Jan. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 11

At the wool salen to-day there was a strong market, and all sorts were firm. American buyers were operating in merinos. The following priced were realised for the fleeces…

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Wheat. Federal Plaint Before Commission. Judgment Reserved. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 10

The hearing of the Federal Government's plaint against the Government of New South Wales and the inspector-General of Police of New South Wales was continued to-day…

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Paradox in Prices. Cheaper Sheep; Dearer Mutton. Evidence in Meat Inquiry

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 5

Mr. Cramsie, grazier, and director of two retail butchering establishments in Sydney, continuing his evidence on the price of meat to-day, further onlightened the Necessary…

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On the Land. Farm and Station. Agricultural Bureau

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 7

Applications are now before the Department of Agriculture for the position of organising secretary of the Agricultural Bureau. It is to be hoped that a thoroughly…

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Farmers and Dai[?]men's Milk Company

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 11

The report of the above company shows a net profit for the year ended December 31 of £2317, which, with £14,358 brought forward, makes a credit-balance at profit and loss of…

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Produce. Dairy. a Steady Demand

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 11

There was a good, steady demand yesterday for dairy produce at about late rates. New-laid eggs met with a brisk inquiry at from 1/2 to 1/3 a dozen. River…

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Dairying

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 7

MACKSVILLE.—For the month of December the Nambucca Dairy Company, Ltd., manufactured 93,916lb of butter (42 tons), and paid suppliers 10½d and 9½d for first and second…

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Meetings of Farmers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 7

ORANGE.—The withdrawal of the Government subsidy from the Orange A. and P. Association for this year seemed likely to create a position there was no overcoming, but…

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Farmers' Troubles. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 7

A deputation waited upon the Commissioner for Crown Lands (Sir Richard Butler) to-day, asking that, in view of the distress caused by the drought, repayments for loans for wire…

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Dairying Industry. Prospects at Tamworth. Better Utilisation of Lucerne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 7

TAMWORTH.—Mr. M. A. O'Callaghan, Chief Government Dairy Expert, after spending a few days in the district, delivered an address to a meeting of farmers, at which Mr. J…

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The Soil. Riverina Development. Progress in Mixed Farming

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 5

Urana is well known as the oldest pastoral town in Riverina. In days gone by it was the centre of a very wide district, but many changes have taken place, and many…

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Dairying. Richmond River Records

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 5

LISMORE, Wednesday.—Some idea of the character of the season which is being enjoyed on the Richmond and Tweed Rivers is conveyed by the amount of butter which is being…

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