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Farming & the land, 1926

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On the Land. the Wool Trade. Generally Firm Market. Yorkshire Active

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 15

Values secured at the Sydney wool sales of this week were disappointing to those optimistically inclined; but to those content to see business 'proceed in good volume at figures…

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Rural Interests Settlement and Production World's Wool Hopeful Survey Trade Commissioner's Views

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 4

"The production of the world's wool is on the increase, and in view of the better prices obtainable, and the possibility of a more steady market, it…

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"The Farmer's Wife."

The World's News · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 5

Susan Richmond, the clever artist who plays the role of the erratic spinster in "The Farmer's Wife," at the Palace, Sydney,…

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In the Wilds of Bougainville a Trip to Siwai with the Rev. A. H. Cropp

The Methodist · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 2

We left Tiop on the "Saga" at daybreak one Friday morning, and after calling for a little while at Mr. Cropp's station went on to Soraken, where we arrived just at dark. Next morning we set out…

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Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 19

City dairy produce houses reported yesterday that whilst the egg position had been considerably relieved by increased consumption and decreased production, there was still…

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The Sugar Crop

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 19

With the close of 1925 (the "Australian Sugar Journal" reports) relief from auxieties as to rainfall has come to cane growers in the southern part of Queensland and [?]n areas…

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Seed Fou Next Jute Crop

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 19

On account of a rumoured probable shortage of jute seed for the next crop, the Dundee Chamber of Commerce, at the request of the Jute Importers' Association, recently sent a…

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The Palace—"the Farmer's Wife."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 14

The quaint Devonshire comedy "The Farmer's Wife" is a strong attraction at the Palace, where another matinee will be given to-day. Mr. Townsend Whitling, Miss Doris Johnstone, Miss Violet Ley,…

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Girl Farmers of the Murrumbidgee Sydney Nurse Works 300-acre Block to Keep Invalid Father Sacrifice Not in Vain

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 3

EMILY PLANT, two years back, had to make up her mind in a hurry. Either she should continue her career as a nurse at a Sydney hospital, or she should sacrifice that safe and…

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For the Farmer. the Sorghums Value As Fodder All-round Utility

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 10

SORGHUMS are used in this State, nut not nearly to the extent to which their all-round [?]tllity and rought-resisting quallites entitle them…

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Stand No. 95, Farmers' and Graziers' Trojan and Rollin

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 20

The Farmers and Graziers Co-op. S. I., and A. Co. handle the Trojan and the Rollin. The former, which has a four-cylinder two-stroke engine, is…

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Wheat Steadier London

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 5

For wheat cargoes the market is steadier on better American and Argentine closings. Sellers are asking 6d to 9d a quarter in advance of last rates, but the demand is…

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Artificial Wool To Be Reckoned With LONDON

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 1

The "Yorkshire Post's Bradford expert says: "The opinion of those best qualified to judge, is that artificial wool, when sufficient is available to be a…

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Not New Italy's Artificial Wool Britain Makes It London

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 1

"The Sun's" special representative has been informed that the artificial wool produced in Italy is now known to be the artificial silk staple fibre…

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Death in the Food Grim Tragedy Shocks Little South Australian Town Farmer's Fiancee Poisoned Housekeeper Charged With Murder

Truth · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 11

STRYCHNINE detected in the internal organs of Miss Rita Annanetta Ranke, who died at Bute on Saturday evening, hat led to the arrest by Detectives Slade and Copp of Hannah Ollie Commons on a charge of murder…

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BAGS of Grain and Chaff. How the farmers' produce is Sold Busy Days at Alexandria

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 19

THE great railway yard at Alexandria is always busy. Whether you go there in the early morning or at sunset, you will find carts,…

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Dearer Butter

The Labor Daily · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 1

THE Australian Dairy Council has advanced the wholesale price of butter by ½d to [?]½ a 1b. Retailers should not…

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Produce. the Butter Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 15

There was a steady inquiry for butter during last week at 168/ per cwt From to-day the price will be /O[?] per 1b higher at 173/8 per cwt. Production continues good,…

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Output of Butter Casino's Record

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 4

CASINO.--The Casino Co-operative Dairy Co. last month established a record in the amount of butter manufactured, viz., 626,648lb…

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Breadstuffs. Wheat in Elevators

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 15

According to a return issued by the silo authorities, wheat in elevators on January 15 totalled 7,857,203 bushels, of which 1,184,425 bushels were in the Sydney terminal, and…

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