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Farming & the land, 1929

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Stud Sheep Export "Mistake," says Grazier

The Land · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 1

The definite opinion that tne practice, of exporting stud sheep from Australia to South Africa was a mistake was expressed by…

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Wheat Fixtures. Latest Vessels Chartered

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

The following are the latest vessels fixed to load wheat at Australian ports:— Grantley Hall is to load 8250 tons…

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Flemington Stock Sales. Sheep. a Stronger Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 15

There was a penning yesterday at the Flemington stock sales of 28,828 sheep and lambs The quality was fairly good, and notwithstanding the wet weather the stock arrived in good condition. There was a large…

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Wool Sales. Values Continue Steady

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 15

Wool sales were held yesterday at the Sydney Wool Exchange, Bridge-street, when the quantity catalogued totalled 11,444 bales, and the sales, including private transactions,…

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Wool Selling Zone System Discussed

The Land · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

The recently established zone system of wool selling was discussed at the last meeting of the Molong branch of the F.S.A.,…

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Albury Wool Sales. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 15

The third series of Albury Wool sales were concluded to-day, when two additional catalogues were submitted, making a total of 15,000 bales offered by Younghusband, Limited, Dalgety and Company, Limited, and…

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Wheat Pool Moneys. Allocation of Funds

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 11

Prominent wheat-growers are concerned about the allocation of undistributed wheat pool money, which the Government has decided to devote to research…

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Markets and Marketing the Live-stock Markets Keen Competition at Enhanced Prices for Cattle at Homebush on Monday Prime Sheep and Lambs Were Dearer

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 6

Cattle were again dearer at Homebush (Sydney) saleyards on Monday, and prime sheep and lambs also sold at advanced rates…

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Wool and Its Cost Workable Values

The Land · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 11

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:—Though some irregularity has been experienced in wool values of late, the likelihood of any marked setback in rates is remote. When…

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Greek Steamer. to Load Wheat at Sydney

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

The Greek steamer Dionyssios Stathatos, which brought a cargo of coke from, the Tyne to Noumea, completed discharge last week, and…

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Cruelty to Stock Cattle Trampled in Over-Crowded Trucks

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 10

A frightful instance of the results of over-crowding stock in trucks was noticed by the police while a train, to which were attached eleven…

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Sheep Stealing More Attention Wanted Tightening up the Law

The Land · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

A protest has been registered by the Molong branch of the F.S.A. against the reported statement of the Chief Secretary in…

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The Land and the producer Farmers and Settlers Want Second Wheat Pool Ballot Many Important Questions Discussed at Executive Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 19

The question of advocating another ballot for a compulsory wheat pool under the Marketing Act was discussed at a meeting of the executive council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Big Sailing Vessel. Loading Wheat at South Australia

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

The four-masted barque Garthpool, 2652 tons register, the biggest British sailer now in commission, is at Port Adelaide loading 4400 tons of wheat…

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Pastoral Conditions Hand-Feeding of Stock Commences. Rain Improves Northern Autumn Prospects

The Land · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 10

Additional reports of pastoral conditions at the end of January confirm the need for general rain throughout the State indicated by reports published last week. Hand-feeding of stock has commenced in many districts…

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Sale of Sheep Jury's Verdict in Case of Alleged Breach of Contract

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 10

A case of interest to graziers was heard at the Bathurst District Court on Saturday last, when Herbert Pratley, grazier, of Yarras, near…

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Blindness in Cattle Prevention and Cure of Diseases of the Eye in Animals

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 10

Stockowners frequently make enquiries regarding trouble in connection with the eyes of live stock, and also of dogs and cats, and this article…

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Wheat Market Higher Prices for Bugged and Bulk Lots and Parcels

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 6

A firmer tendency in the overseas markets caused an improvement in the demand for wheat in Sydney yesterday (Thursday), and…

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"Jumping Jacks" As Wheat Fields New Use for Romping Tram Cars

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 22

Tramway officials have long been in a dilemma as to what to do with the "jumping Jack" type of tram car, if they retire them…

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Wool Demand Widening More Competition at New Levels Continental Buyers Active

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 21

The easing down, of values which has taken place gradually during recent weeks apparently had the effect of bringing additional orders on to the…

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