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Farming & the land, 1916

10,780 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 250

New Zealand Wool Sales

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 5

In consequence of the improved shipping outlook, the Dunedin (N.Z.) wool sales, which had been postponed owing to the lack of steamers, have now been…

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Sydney Wool Market. Auction Sales

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 7

Wool sales were resumed in the Sydney centre yesterday, when three catalogues were submitted. The market was firm at a higher…

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The Seized Wheat. Applications for Compensation

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 7

The N.S.W. Attorney-General announces that claims for additional compensation for wheat seized under the Wheat Acquisition Act as granted by the…

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Milk, Cheese, and Butter. Proposed Increase in Price

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 10

With Mr. M. J. Connington sitting as deputy chairman, the price of milk again came up for consideration yesterday before the Necessary Commodities Control Commission…

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The Wheat Yield. Fa[?]'s Great Legacy

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 7

It is pointed out by the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture that now that the biggest harvest on record in New South Wales is being gathered, the time seems…

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London Markets Wheat Cargoes Quiet London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 5

A quiet market ruled for wheat cargoes to-day. Australian grain loading in sailing vessels during February was quoted at 68s per quarter c.l.f. and e…

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Best Price Yet. Wheat Sale at 5 8½d. F.O.B.

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 3

Mr. Grahame, Minister for Agriculture, stated on Thursday that the central committee had agreed to pay 10s a quarter—equal to 5s 8½d - bushel,…

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The Wool Market High Rates Maintained Buoyancy the Feature at All Centres

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 5

Wool sales were resumed at Sydney yesterday, when 8833 bales were offered. The demand for all classes of wool was specially strong, and all sections of…

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Commercial Sussex-street Trade. to Day's Business. Wheat From Darling Island Shipments to Date

Evening News · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 3

Naturally the New South Wales wheatgrowers and [?] in known how the exportation of wheat form [?] Island is progressing. This weeks "Town and…

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Sydney Dairy Produce

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 5

Trade in the dairy section of Sussex-street had been good, with prices, if anything, firmer. Owing to the shrinkage in the supply of eggs, just now, new laids…

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Dairying Industry Only Way to Make Money Cow-testing a Scientific Proposition

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 6

Butter-fat writes in the New Zealand "Dairyman";— Why a farmer will [?] in feeding a poor cow, when he [?] feed a good cow…

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Season Reports. State of the Crops in New South Wales

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 7

Most of the farmers around [?] have finished harvesting, and are busy [?] in their wheat. Taken all through, the yield has been a heavy one, some crops going up to fourteen…

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The Next Crop Work to be Done Now the Harrow Helps to Fill the Bags

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 7

In farming in dry conditions the harrow plays a highly important part in the conservation of moisture. Without it the soil mulch would be harder to obtain and…

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Training Farm for Soldiers. Mr. H. R. Denison's Offer

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 3

The general impression that Mr. H. R. Denison's Eumatalla estate, near Gulgong, will be sold to the Government, to be subdivided for occupation in farm…

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Farms for Soldiers. Selection and Training. Need for Practical Men

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 4

The question of settling the returned soldier on the land is one of national urgency. Some soldiers are already on the look-out for land, and their…

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Farms for Soldiers French's Forest Criticised Opinion of Experts

The Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 3

At the invitation of Dr. Arthur a small body of experienced fruit-growers recently went to French's Forest to report on the nature of the country and its suitability for…

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Price of Milk. Reports From Dairying Zones

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 4

Further consideration was given by the Necessary Commodities Control Commission yesterday to the application of the application of the State, for an increase of 2d a gallon on…

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Sudan Grass. Value As Hay Crop

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 3

"Sudan grass is primarily a hay crop, and will be grown entirely for tills purpose, except by men who grow for seed. It is probably the most drought-resistant hay plant known…

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Crops and Stock

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 3

COONABAHADRAN, Monday.;--The stock inspector reports that losses in stock have been heavy, and unless rain falls soon the losses will be greatly increased. Prospects are bad…

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On the Land. Farm and Station. French's Forest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 7

A letter from a correspondent which appears in another column reflects the views of a number of people who are familiar with that part of French's Forest where it is proposed to…

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