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Farming & the land, 1918

7,946 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 250

Cattle on Anzac Parade

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 5

Proceedings were instituted against several persons by the City Council at the Central Summons Court yesterday for allowing animals to stray on Anzac Parade…

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The Wheat Tragedy

The Australian Worker · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 16

It will be remembered that when, during the conscription campaign, it was urged that ships weren't available for the transport of the men specified, the…

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Wheat or Stock?

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 6

The conference convened by the State Government to advise it upon the vexed question of whether, in these critical days, it is better for the man on the land to…

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Bags for Wheat

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 6

The situation in regard to wheat delivered in second-hand bags was discussed at yesterday's meeting of the State Wheat Board, and it was decided that. Mr. Drummond (manager of the…

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Wheat Lumpers' Rates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 3

WAGGA, Wednesday.--The shortage of iron for roofing wheat stacks caused a temporary cessation of work on the Coolamon stacks. Mr. J. White, A.W.U. representative at Wagga,…

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Special Wool Report

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 30

John Bridge and Co. Ltd. report :—Drastic alterations have been introduced into the conduct of the proceedings under which the appraisement of wool has hitherto been…

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Wheat Rotting in Stacks. Insufficient Covering Farmers Con[?] at Geur[?]e [?]

Evening News · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 3

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Wheat or Meat? Professor Lefroy's Advice

The Australian Worker · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 6

Professor Lefroy, British Government Wheat scientist, speaking to a meeting of farmers at Sydney last Wednesday, was emphatic in pronouncing against the…

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Produce. Wheat and Produce by Rail

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 7

There were 190 tons of wheat and 220 tons ot flour manifested to arrive at Darling Harbor and Sydnoy sub-stations yesterday…

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What's Wrong with Wheat? a Mischievous Proposal

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 27

No more mischievous proposal has ever teen put forward in this State than that propounded by Mr. Ashford, Minister for Lands, at a conference of landholders held…

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On the Land. Wheat and Meat. Committee's Conclusions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 5

The committee appointed by the Government to inquire into and report upon the proposals for encouraging an increas in the production of livestock continued its sittings…

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Farmers and Dairymen's Milk Company

Evening News · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 4
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Sweeping to the Sea Cattle in Flood Lassoing Struggling Beasts BRISBANE

The Sun · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 5

Several hundred cattle, mostly alive, and also a small number of horses, came down the river. Despite conspicuous posters spectators flocked to the Fitzroy Bridge, oblivious…

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Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 8

There was a further shortage of bacon and hams in Sussex-street yesterday. Agents in most cases were a week behindhand with orders for special brands, while the supply…

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Wollongong's Rough Time Serious Damage to Farms WOLLONGONG

The Sun · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 5

One of the most severe rainstorms ever experienced broke over this district on Monday night. Rain fell in torrents, and the watercourses proved inadequate to carry off the…

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Crops and Stock

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 3

ADELONG.--There is an abundance of green pasture, and dairy formers are having a splendid season. Some wheat crops. especially at the Nacka Nacka, have suffered seriously in…

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More Sheep and Cattle Figures From Narrandera NARRANDERA

The Sun · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 6

The figures of the stock inspector to the Narrandera Pastures Protection Board, Mr. James Faulkner, show an increase in the number of sheep -- 121.000 more than in 1916…

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Cattle

The Land · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 16

About 1570 head of cattle, from 72 consignors, were penned yesterday. All classes were 111 evidence, but the majority comprised good to useful trade sorts, with a fair amount…

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