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Farming & the land, 1931

10,465 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 250

What's new in Dairying

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 4

THE final herd book of the Australian Milking Shorthorn Cattle Association has just been issued. It is Vol. VIII and makes way for the Joint publication of…

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The Milk Board Dairymen Oppose Registration Fee Without Realising its Benefits Levy May Not Be Re-imposed

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 4

THE decision of the Metropolitan Milk Board to impose a reglitaetion fee of £2 on dairymen supplying milk for Sydney distribution (as announced in last…

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Farm Notes £ News

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 6

THE first case of tick fever in the Tweed district for three years occurred at Zora a few days ago, resulting in the death of a cow. The senior stock…

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Country News. Crop Damaged by Fire. Parkes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 12

While harvesters were at work yesterday on Mr. E. Ward's farm at Coradgery, a fire broke out in the crop. It is believed it was caused by a tractor. Eighty acres of wheat was…

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Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 13

City dairy produce houses saw trading of average extent yesterday. The rush of New Year business had not yet set in, but in most lines there was satisfactory turnover at current…

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The Turf. A.J.C. Warwick Farm. Notes for To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 14

Eight events will be decided at the Australian Jockey Club's meeting at Warwick Farm to-day, the first starting at one o'clock. This is the first suburban meeting…

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A.j.c. Warwick Farm. Probable Riders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 14

Maiden Handicap.—First division: Century [?] W. Johnstone; Valmond, W. McLachian; Hurry Scurry. I. McIntosh; Arolla, A. Goddard; Ethel Ash. J. Simpson: A Ravir, E. Sounness; Croquette, G…

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Farmers' Debts To Fertiliser Companies

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 11

"The position regarding farmers' liabilities to fertiliser companies, referred to in the 'Herald' to-day, unfortunately also reflects the position in New South Wales," said Mr…

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Big Grape Crops

The Sun · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 6

The grape crops in the Rooty Hill and Liverpool areas promise to be particularly heavy this season…

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Only 47 Books at W. Farm Paddock Shock

The Sun · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 5

The worst anticipations were realised at Warwick Farm to-day in regard to the ill-effect of the betting tax on races…

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To-day's Best Warwick Farm

The Labor Daily · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 2

THE following two horses are considered to be the best bets in the "Labour Daily's" selections for Warwick Farm…

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Socialism and Farmers

The Labor Daily · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 4

Sir,--The propaganda mediums of capitalism inform us that early in the new year the disciples of Shylock are going forth into the country to preach…

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In the Garden Thrip Is Hard at Work Why Tomato Crops Have Failed

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 15

Most gardeners have had a bad time with their tomatoes this season. The few forunate ones whose plants have escaped fusarium wilt,…

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Rain and the Crops

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 14

COWRA, Friday.--Rain has fallen throughout the district, and the local registration was 93 points. The total for last year was 1785 points…

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The Land and the Producer Dairying Outlook Improved With Rains Record Butler Season Still Possible Under Normal Conditions

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 14

The latest reports of the district dairying officers of the Department of Agriculture, indicate a revival in production prospects since the recent coastal rains. The major part of the Central and North, Coast, however,…

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Flush Season for Green Fodder Crops

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 14

Weather conditions during the past month have favored the development of maize and Sorghum crops on the South Coast and Southern…

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Don Moon Has Not Outlived His Days of Usefulness Randwick Run Fine Farm Trial Watch Black Douglas

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 18

During his seven seasons on the turf Don Moon has done more racing than most horses of his age, but that he had not forgotten how…

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This Golden Wheat

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 2

A golden wheat crop, that has been cut, is a pleasant sight to me. In the scorching rays of the dazzling sun I see the harvest hands…

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The Wheat Teams

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 2

Straining teams with a well plied load And the driver plodding the dusty road With his whip thong trailing down, A lurch at the corner, a "gee" and a…

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At Bedrock World's Wheat Prices Moloney's View Winnipeg

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 4

The Australian Minister for Markets (Mr. Moloney), who is here en route to Vancouver, believes that the wheat markets of the world…

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