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Farming & the land, 1919

8,991 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 250

Farmers' Finance Mr. Churchill-shann on the Credit Bank Scheme. All Value Represented

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 3

In further explanation of his scheme for the establishment of farmers credit bank, Mr. M. Churchill-Shann, Cargellico, writes:—…

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Drought Effects Dairying in a Bad Way in the Bathurst District. a Fall in Production

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 6

The conditions of the dairying industry in the Bathurst (N S.W.) district are bad and the cream supplies fail to meet the demand…

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Dairy Supervision a Council "Breeze" in the Gentral Illawarra District. Board of Health's Demands

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 6

There is a sharp conflict of opinion between the officers of the Board of Health and the Central Illawarra municipal council res pectin if the…

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Homestead Farms. Narrandera Land District

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 3

One [?] of [?] being Portion J. parish [?] South, Country Coupes; about 14 miles from Barelian ; suitable for agricultural when [?] no permanent water…

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Children and Dairying. "Slandering" the North Coast

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 6

A controversy is UK ing place in the Sydney press between Mr. Briner, M.L.A. and Mr. John Coyle, [?] Landsdowne, Manning River (N.S.W.)…

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The Latest War Cables "Farmer and Settlor" Office Friday [?]

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

ARMISTICE TERMS.—It is understood that the terms for the renewal of the Armistice signed bf Germany Include the following:—The surrender of eight more battleships eight cruisers, forty two destroyers and fifty torpedo boats; the surrender of the Kfel tubular dock; the destruction of all submarines, submarine docks, war equipment, and auxiliary cruisers; the cessation of hostilities against the Poles…

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Soldier-Farmers' Burdens the Suggested Waiving of Interest on Capital. to Lessen the Load

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 3

Addressing a meeting of fanners at Gunnedah (N.S.W.) on Saturday last, the president of its F.S.A. (Mr. A. K. Trethowan, M.L.C.) urged that…

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Necessitous Farmers. The Government Scheme of Assistance

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 7

In reference to the N.S.W. Government's scheme for assisting farmers that are suffering from the effects of brought and bush files, the Minister…

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Successful Share-farming. a Junes Man's Experience

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 7

As a contribution to the controversy on the prospects of success in share-farming, the experience of Mr. Frank Lawrence, of Erin Vale estate, Junee…

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Financing Farmers the Minister Invites a Conference of Bodies. to Improve Conditions

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 7

The scheme of the N.S.W. Minister for Lands (Mr. Ashford) for a conference to consider what is best to be done for share farmers is nearing…

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Bathurst Apple Crop. Ominous Prosoects for Crowers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 7

The apple crop in the Batburst dis­trict this season will be far below that of n normal year, and competent authorities estimate the yield, as reckoned in cases, at about half that of an ordinary season. This is due to the dry conditions having brought about small growtbs._ Mr. E. Ray,…

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Linseed Experiments Crops a Failure Owing to the Dryness of the Season. Sowing Made in June

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 7

During the past season the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture arranged for trials of linseed on twenty-three state and private farms, in almost…

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Fodder Crops Highly Successful Use of a Waste Product. Sugar-cane Silage

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 7

The Superintendent of Sugar Experiment Stations in Queensland says that some time ago a small silo was established at the experiment station at…

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Cotton a Hardy Crop Flourishes in Drought When Other Crops Fail. Cotton-seed Saves Stock

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 7

In an article in the Queensland "Agricultural Journal" Mr. Daniel Jones, state cotton expert, emphasises the value of cotton as a crop for…

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Share Farming. Government Money Minister Wants Suggestions

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 10

Mr. Ashford's scheme for a conference or committee will do the most effecdone for share farmers is nearing completion. Discussing the matter, Mr…

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Good Millet Crops

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 5

CORAKI.—The present season has proved very favourable for millet-growers, good averago crops being obtained; while the prices realised have been exceptional. The continued…

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The Bran Shortage. Dairymen's Way Out

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 3

DAPTO, Thursday.--The question of the shortage of bran was discussed at a special meeting of the Albion Park branch of the Country Milk Suppliers' Association last night,…

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Wool Appraisements

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 5

The Sydney wool-selling brokers are in receipt of an official announcement from the New South Wales State Wool Committee to the effect that the…

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More Australian Wheat Sold

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 4

Further sales of 18,000 tons of wheat have been effected, by the Australian Wheat Board to oversea buyers. The Quantity includes 11.600 tons to the…

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Wheat Steamers at Melbourne

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 4

Under charter to load wheat for the United Kingdom or Continent, the steamers War Aconite and War Pike both arrived at Melbourne yesterday…

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