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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

10,465 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 250

British Bread and the Dominion Wheat-grower Can We Look to England for Aid? Sinister European Acreage-reduction Move Against Young Wheat Countries; More About Russia's Ambitious Plans

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 4

With the Russian avalanche threatening to overwhelm them within the next year or two, and with their current losses due to low prices, already seriously undermining the economic stability of their respective countries, can the wheat-growers of the British dominions look to the…

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Notes From a Countryman's Diary. Re-adjusting the Wheat Industry's Outlook—Saving the Tottering Farmers—Have We Gone Too Far West?—In Memory of the R.I.B.—A Quarter-million for Rail way men, but Nothing for Farmers—Pity the Civil Servants—Mr. Seidel's Advice—Insurance Against Poverty A New Outlook

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

LOOLING back upon what has passed of the storm that still…

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Overseas Quotations for Wheat on February 3. (All quotations are to the nearest one-eighth of a penny.)

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 7

London.—South Australian: The closing quote for wheat afloat was 2/7⅞ per bushel. West Australian: The closing quote for January/ February delivery was 2/8¼ per bushel…

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That 'Good News for Wheat Men' What It Means Loan of Five to Six Millions Tax on Flour? Canberra

The Labor Daily · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 9

"The good news for wheat growers," which the Minister for Markets, Mr. Parker. Moloney, predicted would be known in a…

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Farmers Want Action—Not Words

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

MR. MURDOCH McLEOD, Wellington miller, told city men in plain terms what would happen if the Governments did not bestir…

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Turn to Mixed Farming, Advises Mr. Dunn

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

WHAT is to be done with our wheat land if the, farmer does not grow wheat? To what use should be put those thousands of acres that would…

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Farmers Unite for Mutual Protection Significant Southern Moves; R.i.b. Help Ceases; Store-keepers and Credit

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 3

A course of drastic action has been agreed upon by wheat-growers in two southern districts to ensure that no bankrupt farmer shall be deprived of his farm. Large meetings of farmers at Merriwagga and Rand have pledged themselves to take any action necessary to prevent "any act of execution or repossession."…

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The Men on the Land on the Stockyard Fence: Make their Own Police Parliamentary Salaries Farmer Would Reduce Them By Two-thirds

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

Mr. G. J. Robinson, Gloucester, writes: —I am concerned, about the actions of our legislators, and I am wondering…

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For Farmers' Meetings. Mr. Webster Suggests Some Strong Resolutions

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

Mr. R. H. Webster, Ariah Park, writes: All that the wool- and wheat-growers ask is that they may be put in a position where they can carry on for…

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Back to Horses. Merriwagga Farmer Would Ban Motor Power

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

Mr. F. J. Thomas, of Mcrriwagga, writes: —Motor power is the greatest ourden the world has ever placed on the…

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Will the Farmers' Army March?

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

Official threats of a general strike to resist the lowering of wage rates, and persistent rumors of Communist preparations to sack the city some fine Saturday afternoon, indicate a general discontent among unionists and other wage earners. Reports of great meetings in the country, whereat fiery protests…

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Junior Farmers Maclean Club Progress on the Lower Clarence

The Land · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 8

Mr. G. M. D. Carsc reports that he has completed his visit to Maclean district on the Lower Clarence, and that he has found general progress…

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Tasmanian Apple Crop Suffers HOBART

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 6

A large ball of fire passed over a house and struck a gum tree curing a severs-storm in the Petchey's Bay district. The tree, after a terrific…

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"News" Readers Look At The News Unemployed on Farms

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 4

Sir,— Within easy distance of Sydney there are hundreds of areas available on which unemployed could make a decent living, 2½ areas to each man. I know many that have been…

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RAG - Covered Farmers Riverina Man On Their Plight ALBURY

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 3

In a statement to-day, regarding the conditions of rural affairs in the western Riverina Mr. G. P. Woodford. of Byerloric. says the farmers case is…

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The Farmers. Federal Decision Awaited

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 11

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Dunn) stated in the Legislative Assembly yesterday that a bill which had been prepared to assist wheatgrowers was delayed because of…

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Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 13

There was little change in trade for dairy produce lines yesterday. Eggs were In fair demand, but agents were again complaining that the Board was not meeting all their…

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Young Communists on Collec Lective Farms

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 5

The Leningrad Young Communist League is sending 1000 Young Communists for work on collective farms. The Lower Volga Y.C.L. is sending…

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Farmers Are Facing Starvation Last Ebb Need Immediate Relief Mothers' Misery Many Families Suffering Griffith

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 7

Personal investigation proves the truth of farmers statements at the Goolgowi mass meeting on Wednesday that unless immediate…

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30s. Car Bargain Time Farmer's Rolls Royce

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 8

Yesterday at Parramatta an auctioneer sold a motor car for 30s. It was registered, but uninsured. Another car, slightly…

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