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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

10,465 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 250

Better Tone Wool Auctions Resume Merino Popular

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 8

The market at the opening of the 1931 wool sales this afternoon showed an improved tone. Prices were fully equal to the closing rates of the…

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Wheat Marketing. Guaranteed Price. Government's Conditions. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 8

The conditions under which the Government's guaranteed price of 3/ a bushel for wheat of f.a.q. will be paid this season are outlined in a statement issued by the Acting1…

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World's Wheat Argentine Development Heavy Increase Washington

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 1

The total 1930 wheat crop for 41 countries, exclusive of Russia and China, was estimated on Saturday by the United States Department of…

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Wheat Ships at Anchor Icy Days in "Roaring Forties"

Daily Pictorial · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 9

Three wheat ships--the Aidington Court, Brighton, and Benecru-achan--were at anchor during the week-end in Athol Bight…

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10,732 Bales Offered Wool Buyers Keen After Spell

Evening News · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 8

CONTINENTAL and Japanese buyers were again well to the fore when the fifth series of wool sale was commenced at the Royal Exchange this…

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1931 Prospects Better Market Tone Wool Outlook London

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 9

The vague prophecies of better times that usually accompany the arrival of the New Year, were much more restrained last week than…

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The Wool Industry. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 8

Sir,—The reference in the letter of Mr. Harold Sims to the present system of wool buying as an "unquestionably serious menace' deserves some attention. No doubt…

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Mr. Duncan Carson Dead Noted Wool-Grower and Broker

Evening News · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 7

MR. DUNCAN CARSON, one of the most prominent men in the wool industry of Australia, died early to-day his home in…

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Why Our Wheat Slumped European Tactics Potato Eating in Germany

The Labor Daily · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 5

ONE of the main reasons for the collapse of the price for wheat throughout the world was the determined resistance offered European…

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Mr. D. Carson Death This Morning 40 Years in Wool

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 9

The death occurred early this morning of Mr. Duncan Carson, chairman of directors of Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd…

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Silos Will Accept Bleached Wheat But It Must Weigh 59lb. or More

Daily Pictorial · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 14

WAGGA, Sunday. -- Referring to wheat bleached as the result of recent rain, and the Minister's statement that only f.a.q. grain will be received…

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Latest News of Trade and Finance Vic. Potatoes £5 DEARER Butter and Onions Cost More

Evening News · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 4

Victorian Carmen potatoes were £5 a ton dearer in Sussex-st, to-day, while rates for onions were increased by 40/- a ton…

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Nine Per Cent. More Wheat in 1930 Estimated Yield Of Forty-one Countries WASHINGTON

Daily Pictorial · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 14

The 1930 wheat crop for 41 countries, exclusive of Russia and China, has been estimated by the United States Department of…

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Armed Men March on Town Ruined Farmers Demand Food For Families Red Cross Gives Aid England, Arkansas

Evening News · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 1

THE prolonged drought which ruined hundreds of farmers in Central United States last summer, had a dramatic sequel when a mob of 500 farmers, some of whom were armed, marched on this town…

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Our Bankrupt Farmers

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 4

Every week we hear some new and horrible exposure of the liabilities of Australia's farmers. A few weeks ago the liabilities of the fanners to the storekeepers of Australia were said to bo about £40,000,000. Later on it transpired that the agricultural implement…

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A.J.C. Warwick Farm. Don Moon Wins January Handicap. Sefton Handicap to Casque D'or

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 13

Racing at Warwick Farm on Saturday was conducted in seasonably warm weather, but the attendance was not quite up to the average for the course. In two races the judge…

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Exciting Finish in the Farm Stakes on Saturday at the A.j.c. Warwick Farm Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 12

Valentino (E. Bartle), on the rails, and Bonawe (J. Simpson), dead-heated for first, Pro Note (W. Johnstone), being third. A protest against Valentino for interference in the straight was upheld, and the race was awarded to Bonawe…

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Farmers' Loan Probable Solutions

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 6

To-day's leading article in "The Sun" on the need for helping the wheat farmer and suggesting that it may be necessary for the public to…

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For a Month R. Denham Suspended Farm Interference

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 9

For alleged careless riding at Warwick Farm on Saturday, apprentice R. Denham was to-day suspended for one month by the A.J.C…

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No Alarm New Exchange Rate Aids Farmers Traders Have Paid It

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 8

While the higher exchange rate, as announced by the Bank of New South Wales, will benefit exporters, including primary…

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