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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1924

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Fall in Butter Is Inevitable

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 8

Butter must drop to 16 a lb., wholesale. A unique situation has arisen. Rarely does the consumer get…

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Freight Fixtures First Wheat Steamer

Evening News · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 7

The steamer Leeds City at present in New Zealand waters. has been chartered to load the first season's wheat at Sydney for the United…

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Wheat Markets Flour 5- Dearer

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 9

The New South Wales Flour Mill Owners' Association has announced an increase of 5 a ton in the price of flour. The now rate is £115. delivered within…

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Company Sees Profit in Bunny and Butter

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 8

MUDGEE, [?]Mnday. -- Finding that there can be profit in freezing rabbits, as well as in making butter, the directors of the Coolah Dairy…

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Cheaper Butter Drop in Victoria MELBOURNE, Munday

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 6

A further decrease, amounting to 10 a ewt., was made in wholesale butter rates in the Melbourne market yesterday. The new rate is 168 a ewt. for chok[?]est…

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Homebush Stock Sales. Sheep. Market Which Improved

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 11

There was a small penning of sheep and lambs at the Homebush stock sales yesterday, the total reached about 11,850. The quality was exceptionally good, all classes were represented, ewes being more plentiful…

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Wool Appeal Before Privy Council LONDON

Evening News · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 1

In the privy Council to—day before Viscount Cave, Lords Bqekmsdter. Wrenbury, and [?], and Sir Charies Darling, the appeal was opened…

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FAR-FAMED Where Molong Wheat Goes MOLONG

Evening News · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 9

The quality of Molong district wheat has gained for it reputs even outside the Commonwealth. Mrs. J.D. Berney. of Eurimbls,…

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Price of Wheat Question and Answer PARKES

The Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 7

"How can some of the buyers pay so much more than the pool?" was one of the questions which Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw set out to answer in…

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Speed Motorist Dash from Melbourne Car Hits Mob of Sheep

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 8

Mr. F. Delia Valle, of Chatswood, has arrived in Sydney after his attempt to break the Melbourne-Sydney record in a 9.45 h.p. Flat…

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Skin-wool Case. Appeal Opened. London, Feb. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 9

The appeal was opened to-day in the Privy Council before Viscount Cave (Lord Chancellor) and Baron Buckmaster, Baron Wrenbury, Baron Atkinson, and Sir Charles Darling, of…

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Skin and Wool Vendors Privy Council Appeal London, February 4

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 8

The hearing has commenced, before, the Privy Council, consisting of Lord Cave, Lord Buckmaster, Lord Wrenbury, Lord Atkinson, and Sir Charles…

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The Wool Market Merinos Easy, Crossbreds Active LONDON, Monday Night

Evening News · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 1

At to-day's wool sales 13,204 bales were offered. including a large supply of greasy merinos. There sold slowly at caster price. and there were frequent…

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In the City To-day Price of Butter Will It Fall? Victoria Down 10/- cwt

Evening News · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 5

The prise of batter was reduced 10/- ewt in Victerls yesterday. The new raise is 100/-ewt or 1/6 Ib. This compare with 173/3 cwt…

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On the Land. Clarence River Crops. Improved Outlook

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 7

The Rood rains at the end of December and again last month have Completely altered the agricultural outlook on the North Coast. The Clarence River has once more proved…

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Warwick Farm Entries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 12

The following entries have been received for the Warwick Farm meeting, which will be held at Randwick, on Saturday, February 16:- Hardle Race, 2[?]—Firabras, Red Cardinal, King…

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Second-crop Potatoes. How to Ha[?]en Early Sprouting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 7

Professor Joseph T. Rosa, of the University of California, states that in districts where two crops of potatoes are grown in the one season, the sprouting of the seed for the…

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Mysterious Fires Outbreaks at State Farm Boy Confesses Mittagong

The Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 14

Mysterious fires have been occurring lately at the Mittagong State Form homes. On January 26 a fire destroyed a large shed containing two tons…

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Crushed to Death Farmer's Tragic End ALSTONVILLE

The Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 10

William Barber, aged 36, single, engaged in funning pursuits, met his death under tragic circumstances yesterday at McLean's Ridges…

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Northern Territory Cotton Growing Soil and Climate Make for Success -- Farmer Solves Employment Problem

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 6

"With a view of giving the cotton growing industry every opportunity to succeed in the Northern Territory, the Minister for Home and Territories lias…

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