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Farming & the land, 1932

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2 Acre Farms Footbound Women Wheelbarrow Sails (Australian Delegate to the Institute of Pacific Relations.) Chinese Medley.--i. In the Pukow-Pekin Express. November 5. 1931

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 6

An express train whose average speed is 15 miles an hour--because of the poor condition of the permanent way; crossing a bridge "condemned"…

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Butter Export Trade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 15

During the week ended January 9, the Commonwealth graders examined at Sydney for export 53,088 boxes of butter, of which 43,984 were salted, and 9104 unsalted. They also…

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Breadstuffs. Wheat Position Unchanged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 15

The wheat market was quiet and unchanged yesterday, but with a slightly easier sentiment on the inactivity in the oversea markets and the cautious attitude of operators on spot…

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Better Butter London Appeite For Austn

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 11

Major J. Russell King, who arrived from England by the Oronsay this afternoon to become general manager of the Producers' Distributing Society…

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Improving the Wool Clip

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 38

Although the writer of this letter complains about the number of inferior rams sold to flockowners—and there can be no doubt that many are sold—the moral of the statement is that, despite all the difficulties in the way, progress can be made by anyone who sticks…

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North-western Wheat. Varieties Recommended

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 11

Based upon the results of variety trials conducted throughout the district, Mr. J. A. O'Reilly, agricultural instructor stationed in the north-west, advises farmers to use some…

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On the Land Australian Butter. Capitalising Sunshine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 11

"Does the money spent to advertise Australian butter in England give an adequate return?" Dairy farmers in all the principal producing States have put this question in…

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Still Good Demand for Wool

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 10

The wool market this afternoon reflected all the best features of the week. The demand for skirtings was especially keen…

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Wool Prices Keep Up Well

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 37

Despite the clouded outlook, the first week's auctions in the new year went off very successfully. The offering was by no means an outstanding one, but the demand was very…

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Wheat Stackers' (State) Award 1. Definitions

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 17

"Employee" in this Award means an adult employee who is a member of the Australian Workers' Union. "His wheat" in reference to an…

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Wheat Stolen From Paddock. Pinley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 14

Mr. N. Eagle had 50 bags of freshly stripped wheat stolen from his paddock on the Deniliquin-road…

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British Wheat Quota Proposal LONDON

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

At a conference to-day between Sir John Gilmour (Minister of Agriculture) and representatives of Interested organisations on the…

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Chicago Wheat Options. New York, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 15

Chicago wheat options closed:—March, 55½ cents per bushel (up ½ cent); May, 57 cents (up ½ cent); July, 56½ cents (up ¾ cent); September, 57¾ cents (up ? cent.)…

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Quiet Wheat Cargoes Market London, January 12

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 4

For wheat cargoes demand was quiet, and prices were inclined to be easier, owing to freer otters of La Platas and Australian. Parcels had poor demand and were…

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Wool Rises The First London Sales LONDON

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

At the first series of wool sales for the year, which commenced to-day, prices were from par to 5 per cent…

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Oversea Market Cables. Bradford Wool Tops. London, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 15

The Bradford wool tops market is firmer, with more inquiry for fine tops…

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Wheat Quota. Modified Plan Acceptable. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 13

It is understood that in their modified form the Government proposals for the establishment of a wheat quota system will be acceptable to the various interests concerned. The…

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Wool Goes Higher Yet Japan And U.S.A. Buy Heavily Good Season

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

The wool market keeps on. improving. Yesterday's prices showed a further hardening on Monday's rates, which, in…

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The Empire Wheat Q U O T a Tory Government's Modification Bill Soon London, Tuesday. (Official Wireless.)

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

IT is understood, in their modified form, the Government proposals for the establishment of a wheat quota system will be acceptable to…

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World Wool Outlook Is Much Brighter Tops Market Is Firmer Ample Scope for Advance Japan's Buying

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 9

THE world, appears to be shaping once again for more favorable trading circumstances and if success is…

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