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Farming & the land, 1921

10,465 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 250

Season Reports. Crop Conditions and Prospects

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 8

Wheat-growers in the N.S.W. River[?] hope to complete their harvesting by the end of the month. Generally speaking the crop has been a record one although the yields…

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Money in Linseed. a Tamworth Farmer's Experiment

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 8

A good crop of linseed has been harvested by Mr. A. J. Pankhurst, of Durl, near Tamworth (N.S.W.), who obtained the seed form Meggitts, Ltd…

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The Linseed Crop Good Yields at Low Prices a World Review

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 8

Mr. H. Polkinghorne, general manager of Meggitt's Ltd., has just returned from a tour of the linseed-growing districts in ladin, his trip having been…

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Field, Orchard and Garden Crops Canned Fruits Bad Grading and Packing the London Market

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 9

The Acting Trade Commissioner for New South Wales in London, in a report to the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Duna), has again drawn…

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Linseed Flax. a Profitable Crop for Weedy Ground

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 8

In view of the fact that the Commonwealth Government has guaranteed a minimum price of £0 per ton for standard flax produced in 1921, many…

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Farmers, Limited Parade of Gowns

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 7

Farmer's private [?] of autumn and vi[?] model [?] from the dressmaking [?] salon at the display theatre gives an excellent conception of what will le worn…

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Good Sugar Crop

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 13

Reports from Bundaberp, sugar district state that from the growers' standpoint the conditions at present are all that can be desired, and the…

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Market Report Sussex Street. Farm Produce Firm

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 3

Farm produce lines were firm in Sussex Street yesterday. Most of the good quality Tasmanian potatoes have been sold at £7 to…

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Dairy Produce

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 3

In the dairy produce section of the "Street" fair business was reported. New-laid eggs, were said to be fairly slow of sale at 2/7 to 2/8, with heavy…

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A Wealthy Farmer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 11

Probate has been granted to the will of the late Mr. John Frape, farmer, Millthorpe, who died in September last. The estate, which was valued for taxation purposes at £57,886,…

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H.m A.s. Australia in Farm Cove

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 5

H.M.A.S. Australia after undergoing alterations at Garden Island, hauled out into Farm, Cove yesterday. The battle cruiser is expected to sail for Westernport (Vic.) on…

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Price of Milk. Farmers Favor Reduction a Splendid Season

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 4

The inquiry into the price of fresh country milk was resumed before the Profiteering Prevention Court (Judge Beeby, president) yesterday…

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A Farmer's Estate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 7

The estate of the late John Frape, of Millthurpe, farmer, has been valued for probate purposes at f57.886. The testator, who died in September last, bequeathed £50 each to the…

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Pastoral Visitation

The Methodist · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

I believe that there should be in every congregation a sort of round-table conference on the question. I am sure that personal touch with people does more than anything else to…

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Farmers' Wheat State Payment in June Minister's Assurance Gilganura

Evening News · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 1

Mr. Dun Minster for Ag[?]ture, accompanied by Mr. J. Clark, M.L.A., visited Gi[?] yesterday and received several deputations. The…

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Pay Before June Wheat Farmers' Guarantee Minister Assures Farmers DUBBO

The Sun · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 4

Mr. Dunn (Minister for Agriculture) visited Dubbo to-day, and listened to the experiences of a large deputation of fanners, who came from all parts…

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Mail Contract. Request From Butter Trade

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 4

Representatives of the Commonwealth Dairy Produce Pool Committee waited upon the Postmaster-General (Mr. Wise) on Wednesday, and asked…

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Famous Sheep Stud Sold HAY

Evening News · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 6

The dispersal sale of the famous Murgha Stud, Wanganella rams and ewes, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. A. J. Austin, was conducted at the station…

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Royal Easter Show Enlarging the Showground. Monster Cattle Pavilion

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 3

Easter comes very early this year. The Royal Show opens on Monday, 21st March, which is the special day for judging the cattle. It is…

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Mr. Dunn at Gilgandra. the Wheat Guarantee. Payable in June

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 11

GILGANDRA.—The Minister for Agriculture, accompanied by Mrs. Dunn and Mr. Clark, M.L.A., when visiting Gilgandra received several deputations relating to various local…

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