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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1927

9,231 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 250

Alternate Crop Disposal of the Oats Departmental Tests

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 12

The cultivation of oats in rotation with the main wheat crop as a means of controlling disease has developed into a recognised practice on many…

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Control of Bunt Dry Copper Carbonate Championship Crops

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 12

Reporting upon the Royal Agricultural Society's field-Wheat championship competition in the Central South-Western division, which covered wide…

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The World of Motoring Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Tractors For the Farm or the Road, Business or Pleasure CHROMIUM Motor-Car Radiators New Stainless Metal

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 14

No doubt one of the most interesting features at the forthcoming motor show in Sydney will be the chromium-plated radiators and accessories for…

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The World of Motoring Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Tractors For the Farm or the Road, Business or Pleasure the Motor Age Starting a Car Saving Wear and Tear

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 15

The clutch of a motor car is intended for starting purposes, and every driver that takes the trouble to master Its several uses, will be well…

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Crops Damaged by Hail. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 12

A terrific Hailstorm at Wolseley Park, near Tumbarumba, did considerable damage to gardens and crops. It is reported that wheat crops of Messrs. T. McCaulilffe and Woodhouse…

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Cattle Poisoning

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 1

A warning is given by Mr D. MacPherson, Stock Inspector, in his latest report. He states:—"All growing crops look well. I would again…

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Sheep in Cumberland

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 1

THAT the County of Cumberland is more suitable for sheep than many people believe is an opinion expressed a little time ago by Mr D…

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Wheat Markets

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 26

Private advices indicate that the overseas wheat market is slightly steadier, though trade is restricted. Demand is chiefly for wheat nearing delivery. A large shipment was sold…

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Breadstuffs. Wheat Position Quiet

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 17

The local wheat market was practically stagnant yesterday, although it was reported that an Australian pool had sold a cargo to Japan at 5/3½ to 5/4 f.o.b. This equals…

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Cheaper Butter Down 1d on

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 4

The price of butter is to be reduced by 1d per lb. on Monday, when, the wholesale rate for choicest quality will be 182s per cwt. T…

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Sheep Aren't We All ? Swelled Heads

The Sun · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 6

Sheep, like some humans, sometime? suffer from swelled head. Last month the inspectors of the Stock and Brands Branch of the…

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Launceston Wool Sale. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 19

At the annual Wool sale to-day at Launceston, 13,200 bales were submitted, the bulk being cleared at most satisfactory prices, and, though no records were established…

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Wool Transport. Motor Lorry Tested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 19

A two-ton Reo Spied waggon, laden with 21 tons of wool, which left Bourke at 9 p.m. on Thursday, was expected to arrive at Martin-place at 11 last night, after making a…

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Wheat Cargoes Down London, January 14

The Sun · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

There was little improvement in the demand for wheat cargoes, which declined 3d to 6d on American and Argentine advices. For [?]00 tons of Australian, ex an unnamed…

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Chicago Wheat Options. New York, Jan. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 17

Chicago options are quoted as follow:—May, 1315 cents per bushel (down [?] cent); July, 130[?] cents (down [?] cent); September, 127¼ cents (down [?] cent)…

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Bong Cup Barelian Wheat Harvest GOULBURN

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 9

Weights for the Bong Bong Cup were declared at Goulburn to-day as follow: -- Bronze Fuze 12.2, Bequest 11.7, Chleston 10.2, Scotch Warren 10.8, Milbang 10.7, Radical 10.5, BARELLAN. -- Harvesting operations are practically completed. Over 205,000 bags of wheat have been delivered at Barellan station…

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Correspondence Dairy Farmers' Lot (To the Editor)

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 7

Dear Sir,—Milk, cream, butter, and cheese manufactures have repeatedly promised that dairy farmers would receive better treatment, as well as…

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Quality of Wool. Australian Clip. Alleged Deterioration. LONDON, Jan. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 15

In an address to the Bradford Textile Society on the changed character of wool supplies. Mr S H. flolllngs said that he would he a very bold sheepbreeder, selling broker or buyer who…

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On the Land. the Wool Trade. Definite Rise in Rates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 13

The upward trend in values noticeable at early new year Sydney wool sales took definite simpe this week. Fine, free merino wools were 5 per cent., and at times slightly…

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"Worse Wool" Australian Clip Criticised Breeders Blamed London, Friday, Jan. 14

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 9

"It would be a very hold sheep-breeder, selling broker, or buyer who dared to assert that the merino wool clip from Australia…

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