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Farming & the land, 1919

8,991 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 250

Grenfell's Wheat Quality Above Average Grenfell

The Sun · Sunday 2 February 1919 · page 9

The quality of wheat arriving at Grenfell railway yards this season is said to be the best that has ever been handled here, the primest variety and…

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Mixed Farming HARDEN

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 February 1919 · page 5

The question of mixed farming is occupying more than ordinary attention, in view of the recommendation that returned soldiers should have their…

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One Whale Equals 100 Steers When Cut Into Good Beef Ff Whale Meat Approved by American People Why Not Use It Here Also? a 50-Ton Whale Equals 100 Steers, 500 Sheep, or 300 Pigs—The Flesh is Like Beef; is 98 per cent. Digestible, and is Entirely Free From Disease

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 February 1919 · page 18

Whale meat has long been a popular part of the national diet in Japan. Since the war began it has been tried and found good in America. Whale meat is so much like beef that the ordinary person who knew no better could not…

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Sydney's Meat Sheep Values Unchanged Cattle Show Advance

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 4

There was a mixed [?] of sheep at Homebush to-day [?] portion of primer merinos and [?]…

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Produce. Australian Butter Markets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 9

In Sydney during the past week there has been a clean sweep of all stocks of butter available, and, according to Prescott, Ltd., some buyers were not able to procure the…

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To Load Wheat at Sydney

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 4

The tramp steamers Liddesdale and Noelle have arrived at Sydney from Mediterranean ports in ballast to load wheat for the United Kingdom or…

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Dapto Show. Splendid Cattle Exhibits. (From Our Special Reporter.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 5

DAPTO.—The Dapto show was officially opened on Friday by Mr. H. Lamond, M.P. The cattle exhibits exceded those of the previous year, and were acknowledged on all sides to be some of the finest shown in…

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Wheat Sold 9000 Tons for Inu[?] MELBOURNE

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 5

Senator Russell [?] that a further [?] tons of [?] have been sold to the [?]…

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Wheat Case Alleged Conspiracy Eleven Men Charged One Discharged

The Sun · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 7

The wheat case, which has been several times before the Central Court and remanded, reached a further stage this morning, before Mr. Macfarlane,…

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Central Wheat Board. Farmers' Representation

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 3

The Australian Farmers' Federal Organisation at its meeting in Melbourne bourne, adopted a resolution that farmers representatives to all Wheat Boards…

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Homebush Sales a Slight Recovery in the Price of Cattle. Sheep and Lambs Cheaper

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 5

Although only 44,590 sheep were drawn for at the Homebush (Sydney) saleyards yesterday (Monday) the actual pennings totalled 44,926 from…

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Short Supply of Wheat. Protest From Northern Farmers. Quirindi

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 6

A large and representative meeting of pastoralists, dairymen, and farmers was held to-day to protest against the action of the Federal authorities in permitting the local flour…

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"John Bridge" Reports. WOOL

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 3

The Drought.—So far no tangible relief has been experienced. Scattered showers have fallen, but have been mainly confined to the Northern…

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"Wheat Handling." the Alleged Conspiracy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 8

An important stage of the conspiracy charge in connection with "the wheat case" was reached yesterday, before Mr. Macfarlane, S.M., at the Central Police Court…

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Loading Wheat Ships. Comparison of Systems

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 11

Bulk Cargoes are Disadvantageous. No elaborate scheme for the shipment of wheat in bulk at Williamstown can be evolved in time to be tested…

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India Buys More Wheat. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 6

The Australian Wheat Board has sold 9000 tons of wheat to the Indian Government at 5/6 per bushel [?].o.b. This is in addition to the recent sale of 30,000 tons of wheat at the…

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Wool Appraisements. The Brisbane Series Postponed

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 5

Owing to the prohibition of persons crossing from New South Wales into Queensland, it is impossible for New South Wales' wool appraisers to…

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Wheat Sale. 9000 Tons More to India

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Since the completion of the sale of 30,000 tons of wheat to the Indian Government at 5s 6d a bushel f.o.b. arrangements have been made for the shipment of an…

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Butter Shortage Sydney and Suburbs Grocers Buying From Grocers

Evening News · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 4

The manager of one of the largest gro[?] shops in Sydney stated this morning— "I could easily sell double the…

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