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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

9,809 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 250

Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 13

Trade in bacon was of moderate dimensions among city dairy produce houses yesterday. Supplies were beginning to improve, while demand was quietly steady for prime cuts. Hams…

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Alleged Bogus Tickets Warwick Farm Court Proceedings

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

Allegation that he had tried to pass a forged betting ticket were made against Athol George Love, 42. at Liverpool Court yesterday, when…

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Farmer's £21,018

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 7

Mr. George William Lucas, retired farmer, of Heydon Street. Mosman, who died on September in last at the age of 71 years. left on cotale valued at £21,013…

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Farming Machinery

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

"Dinkum Aussie" and Mr. W. R. Bagnall have been discussing the benefits" derived from, the tariff on agricultural machinery by the man…

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Extensive Rains Ruin Maize Crops

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 13

CORAKI, Thursday.--The young maize crops in the district have been practically ruined by the excessive rainfall, which has greatly retarded…

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New Zealand Butter Dairy Farmers Concerned. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 18

In reply to a deputation representing the producers, the Minister for Markets (Mr. Paterson) said that the matter of tariff and reciprocal arrangements with New Zealand…

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Butter Market Production Increasing

The Sun · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 2

Dairying centres in N.S.W. have experienced further good rainfalls, the south coast participating. More rain is needed in that quarter…

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Wheat Stocks in Elevators

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 19

According to a return furnished by the silo authorities yesterday wheat stocks in Government grain elevators, compiled from latest returns to hand, totalled 6,230,425…

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Solid Improvement in the Store Sheep Market

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 14

GOULBURN, -- The bounteous rains during the last few days have had a beneficial effect on store sheep prices, which at a special sale showed an…

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Melbourne Wool Sales. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 19

The week's wool sales in Melbourne [?]ave closed with catogues of 4354 bales and 3048 bales submitted by the Victorian Producers and Younghusband, Ltd., respectively. Competition ruled on the lines…

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Values Firm Wool in London

The Sun · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 2

LONDON, Friday. At the wool sales to-day, there was a full attendance. For the 8000 bales offered, there was brisk sale, at firm values, for merino,…

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Chicago Wheat Options. New York, Jan. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 19

Chicago wheat options are quoted:—Marc[?], 12[?] cents por bushel (up [?] cent); May 130[?] cents (up [?] cent); July, 12[?] cents (up [?] cent)…

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Dominion Wool Sales. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 18

At the Wanganui wool sale low and medium grades showed [?] rise of a half-penny on Wellington values. Other sorts sold at par…

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On the Land. the Wool Tkade. Competition Maintained. Conditions Abroad

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 15

Very firm values were again recorded at this week's Sydney wool sales. Offerings totalled 44,863 bales, of which 95 per cent. were sold at auction. Those excellent selling…

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Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 19

Demand for butter continued quiet at current rates among city dalry produce houses yesterday. Price-cutting for large orders was going on in some quarters. Cheese also…

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Oversea Market Cables. Dairy Produce. London, Jan. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 19

Butter is very slow. Danish is quoted at 170/ to 172/; choicest salted New Zealand 162/ to 154/, exceptionally choice 156/; and Australian 148/ to 152/ per cwt. Unsalted…

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In Feet? Problem for Farmers Measuring Rainfall Storms in Country

The Sun · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 7

"Let it rain, let it pour," was the song of farmers when the first showers which broke the recent dry spell were, recorded…

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Bluff for the Farmers Page's Humor Weird Political Notions Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 1

"An examination of the political position over the Commonwealth, and practically every State, indicates that a liable Government cannot be given by…

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Farming Machinery

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 6

"Stand By" stands up for the duty: -- "Western Farmer" seems to me to be regarding duty from altogether the wrong angle. He can only see the…

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Farm Training Proposal Do Farmers Sons Want to Become Farmers?

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 14

Is there a genuine demand by farmers' sons for agricultural training on a less comprehensive scale than is provided at Hawkesbury Agricultural…

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