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Farming & the land, 1920

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The Archbishop's Lenten Pastoral: The State and the Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 19

The following Lenten Pastoral of his Grace the Archbishop of Sydney was read in all the churches of the Archdiocese on Sunday: To our Doar Brothron of tho Clorgy and…

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New Zealand Butter and Cheese. Imperial Purchase Probable

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 5

Mr. Massey (Prime Minister of New Zealand) stated recently that the Imperial authorities are making inquiries about the terms on which New…

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Overseas Profits on Wool. Fellmongers' Complaints

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

In 1916, when the Government scheme for the control of wool was mangurated fellmongers, in common with other owners of wool, were…

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Wool Industry. Striking Increase of Crossbreds

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

A statistical summary covering the operations of the wool pool during the 1917-18 and 1918-19 seasons has been issued by the central committee, and…

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Wheat Held Up. Shipments for This State

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

The Premier has been advised that about 15,000 tons of wheat for New South Wales are at present held up in Melbourne, owing to the marine engineers' strike…

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Commercial. Extra Wool Offerings. Top Makers' Profits

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 28

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. report:-In ,order to expedite the appraisement of the present wool cup, an additional appraisement has been arranged for…

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Wheat Silo Contract. H. D. McINTOSH'S POSITION

The Australian Worker · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 16

When questioned at Goulburn regarding the wheat silo contract, and the connection between Messrs. Teesdale Smith and M'Intosh, Mr. Holman stated that Mr…

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The Soil. Producers' Council. Disposal of Wool Clip

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Producers' Associations' Central Council, held yesterday at the offices of the Graziers' Association, was attended by Messrs. E. P. Simpson (chairman),…

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Oversea Market Cables. Wool Sales. London, Feb. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 8

There was a poor selection of merinos at today's wool sales. Prices were unchanged. The Continent is operating freely on cross-breds, which slightly advanced, the following…

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Farmers and Dairymen's Milk Co

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 8

The report of the above company for the half-year ended December 31 shows a profit of £5094. The directors recommended that £2500 bo placed to reserve for plant addition,…

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Sydney Stock Exchange. Bonds Again Firmer. Wheat Scrip Higher

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 3

Transactions in investment stocks were again lively on the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday. War Bonds were again firmer. £100…

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Queensland: the Land of Marvellous Resources. Room for Greater Development. Most Picturesque State in the Commonwealth. the Mecca of Tourists. No. 6. State Handling of Mixed Farmers' Wool

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 18

The State Department of Agriculture and Stock, in order to encourage agriculturists to include sheep-raising in their operations, receives wool in small consignments from…

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Sales of Wool Sheepmen's Fears 'Groundless' Official Statement Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

Inquiries have been made in wool control circles about the objections and fears of the sheepmen of Bathurst with the resure that they are considered…

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The Lenten Pastoral of the Archbishop of Sydney. Some Words of Preparation for the Forty Days of Fasting, Abstinence and Prayer

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 17

His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney issued the following Lenten pastoral letter, which was read in the churches on Sunday last:-…

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Baby Week Campaign. Australia's Most Precious Crop

Watchman · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 5

Babies are, in the opinion of that fine soldier and statesman, Sir William Birdwood, the most precious and most needed crop that Australia can raise…

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Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 8

Trade in dairy produce was quiet yesterday, but prices were firm. Ample stocks of butter were available, and cheese was also plentiful. Bacon and eggs were in short…

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For the Farmer. Country Promotion League

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

The success attending the efforts of the Bush Week promoters is to lead to the formation of a new organisation. It will have as its main object the advancement and improvement…

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Dairy Inspection. Control of Department

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 5

The Minister for Public Health, referring yesterday to criticism of the administration of the Dairies Supervision Act, said he desired to correct several mis-statements which had been…

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Cattle

The Land · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 20

It was again a mixed yarding, the drought in some places compelling owners to send down cattle in only a half-fat condition. Close on 2700 head were yarded, from 135…

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Rush for Dairy Cattle

The Land · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 18

Record prices have been realised at an auction sale of cattle at Coraki. All classes offered were sold at big prices. Dairy cows and heifers were in great…

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