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Farming & the land, 1928

9,809 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 250

Dipped Cattle Losses Frequent

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 3

In the course of his report to Cumberland Pastures Protection Board last week the Stolk Inspector (Mr D. MacPherson) stated:—…

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Wheat Stackings and Loadings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 19

For the week ended February 11, the quantity of wheat despatched from country stations was 139,970 bags, making a total of 2,152,615 bags for the season, as against…

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Spirited Bidding at Wellington Wool Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 24

WELLINGTON (N.Z.). Friday.--Spirited bidding wrs a feature of the Wellington wool sales to-day. Buyers from ail parts of the world apparently were anxious to secure wool…

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Chicago Wheat Options. New York, Feb. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 19

Chicago wheat options are quoted:—March, 132[?] cents per bushel (up 21 cents); May, 133 cents (up 2[?] cents); July, 130[?] cents (up 2[?] cents)…

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Dominion Wool Sales. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 19

The Wellington wool sale concluded to-day. It is considered the most satisfactory sale for producers of the series. Competition for all descriptions was phenomenal. Prices advanced a /1 to /2 for fine…

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Compulsory "Wheat" Pool. F.and S. Executive's Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 15

A decision to support a compulsory wheat pool under the Marketing Act, when amended in the form proposed by the Minister for Agriculture, was arrived at yesterday at a…

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Heard by the way Team of Left-Handers—Which is the Metropolis?—Fieldsmen all Round 'Em—Wagga Emulates Penrith—Weighty Sheep, etc. Weighty Sheep

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 1

THERE was plenty of meat in four sheep reared by Mr T. E. Baker, of Chatsworth, [?]ooty Hill, and killed by Mr Harry l[?]es, of Mt. Drui[?]t. Their…

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On the Land. the Wool Trade. a Higher Market. Japan's Strength

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 15

The majority, of, growers with wool in recent catalogues have been well rewarded for awaiting the sale of the[?]r clips. A further rise of 5 per cent, was experienced in prices for the…

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Compulsory Pool for Wheat Under Amended Marketing Act F.S.A. in Support

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 9

The executive of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, at a meeting yesterday, decided to support a compulsory wheat pool under the…

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MECHANOSTRALIA Family of Black Sheep Father's Job Nearly Caused a Tragedy Have No Money, But They Live Rent Free

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 8

EVERY FAMILY, IT IS claimed, has its black sheep, a wayward member, whose name is whispered with bated breath and downcast…

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Work That is Waiting a Programme for South Coast Dairymen

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 3

Discussing points concerning. which local farmer's might be offered a seasonable reminder, the Senior Agricultural Instructor located on the South…

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Duty on Dairy Produce (To the Editor)

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 6

Sir,—A statement has been attributed to a member of the Federal Parliament when speaking to a gathering in New South Wales, in reference to the…

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Q'ld Farmer Drowned Rockhampton

Evening News · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 6

The body of Martin Welcerek, 60, who was reported missing from Machine Creek six miles from Mt. Larcom, has been found in the creek…

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Farming Train Some Suggestions

Evening News · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 7

MR. R. H. WEBSTER writes from Arish Park:—A suggestions from the country in connection with the forthcoming visit of the "Better…

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Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 19

Cooler weather was welcomed among city dairy produce houses yesterday, its effect being manifest particularly on bacon and cheese. Trade generally was steady at current…

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Farmers' Opposition. "Danger of Machine Politics."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 18

The executive of the Farmers and Settler[?] Association yesterday carri[?]d the following motion:- "In view of the fact that the last annual…

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Grape Crop Menaced. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 18

Continuance of rain is causing much anxiety in regard to the grape crop, which, under favourable conditions during the next fortnight[?] would be the best over gathered on…

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Farms Under Water But Hawkesbury Falling Reached 27ft. 6in. RICHMOND

The Sun · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 6

The river rose last night to 27ft. 6i., but is now falling; light rain is continuing. Many of the farms along the river…

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Boats Ready Farmers Cling to Homes Water Enters Grafton Creeping Higher

The Sun · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 6

Reports, received from the Telegraph Department to-day state that the Clarence River is 21ft. 4in. above flood level at Grafton, and is rising slowly,…

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Grain Storage Offer to Farmers Glut Periods

The Sun · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Thorby, is anxious to assist maize growers, pastoralists, and others who desire to store maize or oats during…

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