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Farming & the land, 1919

8,991 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 250

Royal Show Record Wheat Entries

Evening News · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 4

Although the average yield of wheat is New South Wales this season is small and disappointing, the samples harvested by the farmers have, in many cases…

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Central Wool Committee. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 13

For the first time the various sections interested in the local wool trade held a sports gathering on the Adelaide Oval to-day. About 200 were present at the luncheon, presided…

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State Wheat Office. Mr. Drummond Retires

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 11

It has been common knowledge for some time that Mr. H. R. S. Drummond had tendered his resignation of the position of manager of the State Wheat Office, which he has occupied for…

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Butter in 1920 Shortage Expected LONDON, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 1

The Food Ministry, under pressure of increasing criticism, explains that it bought Australian butter for two seasons ahead because it is expected…

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Australian Wheat. Sold to Britain and Sweden. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 13

Further sales of 18,800 tons of wheat have been effected by the Australian Wheat Board to oversea buyers. The quantity includes 11,600 tons to the British Royal Commission on…

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Wheat Sales. British and Swedish Buyers. Shipments Also to India

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Further sales have been made of Australian what, 18,800 tons. Two cargoes of 11.600 tons been sold to the British Royal Commission on…

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On the Land. Farming As a Business

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 11

"On the land" is a phrase which in earlier years charmed the hearts and minds of thousands of people in the Old Land, and induced them to leave their homes, and in many…

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Tasmanian Farmers. Oppose Arbitration. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 9

A representative meeting of farmers and stockowners last night unanimously resolved: "We consider the Federal Arbitration Court a ghastly failure, and will take steps to urge…

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Peach Butter

The Sun · Sunday 23 February 1919 · page 13

This recipe is supp[?]ed C.A.C. (Penrith) by Elsle (Paddington):-- Wash the fruit thoroughly, cut into small pieces, cover with water, and cook until…

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More Production Conference of Farmers Increasing Wheat and Stock—Limit of State Control—Lot of the Share Farmer

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 February 1919 · page 5

Greater production is imperative if Australia is to make a rapid recovery from financial embarrassment occasioned by the war. Considerable importance…

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Wheat Conference Government Control Condemned HARDEN

The Sun · Sunday 23 February 1919 · page 16

In connection with the proposed wheat conference at Harden of those interested in that cereal, favorable replies have been received by the hon…

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Wheat Pool Operations Bank Balances Increase Melbourne

The Sun · Sunday 23 February 1919 · page 8

Material alterations are shown in the wheat pool operations during the week ended February 19, as disclosed in the statistics issued by the Australian…

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Elusive Bran Nightmare of Dairy Farmers Milk Strike Suggested Dapto

The Sun · Sunday 23 February 1919 · page 5

In drought time, such as now holds the South Coast in its grip, bran is indispensable to the dairy farmer. It is his great stand by; the king pin of his…

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The Pastoral Season

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 5

BOURKE.—After ten days of most oppressive weather. the thermometer ranging from 100 to 111 degrees daily—and "muggy" with it—a change took place on Tuesday last…

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Cattle for Relief Country

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 6

KEMPSEY.--Ninety trucks containing 1080 head of cattle arrived here, with more to follow, making in all 1300 head. The stock came on account of the New Zealand and…

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A Big Wheat Cargo

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 4

The American steamship Ixion was loaded recently with the largest cargo of wheat ever sent from the Baltimore seaport. It amounted to 440,500…

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Dearer Butter. Increase in First Grade

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 5

MELBOURNE. Sunday.--From to-morrow the wholesale rate of first-grade butter will be 186s 8d per cwt., and the retail price is 10½ per lb., an upward movement of 1½d per lb…

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Price of Butter. Amended Schedule. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 7

An amended order fixing the maximum prices of butter in New South Wales was issued on Saturday, and will come into operation on Monday within the metropolitan area, and all…

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Wheat Pool Operations. Bank Balances Increase

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 4

Material alterations are shown in the wheat pool operations during the week ended February 19, as disclosed in the statistics issued by the Australian…

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