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Farming & the land, 1932

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Milk Trade Dairy Farmers Organising

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

Under the chairmanship of Mr R. M. Dowle, a meeting of dairy farmers was [?]eld in the Masonic Hall, Penrith, ob Tuesday morning, for the purpose of…

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Wheat Pool Final Distribution to be Made in Victoria

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 2

The Victorian Wheatgrowers' Corporation, Ltd., states that a final payment of 1ld. a bushel on wheat of the 1930-31 crop delivered to the voluntary pool will…

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Full of Hope Bright Outlook for Wool and Fat Lambs

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 2

THOSE of our primary producers whose activities are confined exclusively or chiefly to raising sheep have now better prospects…

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On the Land the Wool Trade. Auctions on Monday. Market Indications

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 7

A few private sales of wool have been made in Sydney during the week, but their volume has been too limited for the prices received to be accepted as a reliable guide to the values…

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Butter Trade Must Expand Effective Commonwealth-wide Organisation Should be Our Aim an Ambitious Policy for 1932

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

THE Australian dairying industry is regarded as the best organised of all the primary industries. But those responsible for perfecting…

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Farm Notes & News

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 2

SEVERAL scholarships are available for competition by person s over eighteen years of ago that have h ad three years' experience in dairy factor processing and…

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Dairy Conference Co-operative Delegates to Meet After P.D.S. Meeting

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

THE annual meeting of the Producers' Co-operative distributing Society, Ltd., will be hold in Sydney on 20th January. The following day there will be a…

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Milk Prices To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

In the "Farmer and Settler," or [?] December is a letter by Mr. G. Searl offering explanations to dairyman on the mild trade, and also correcting a…

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The Dairy Industry Made Amazing Progress in 1931 Milk Board Surprises Mr. Hamilton's Appointment Popular with Dairymen Confidence Returns to the Industry

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

THE announcement regarding the personal of the new Milk Board has caused agreeable surprise among dairy farmers. The new board will be…

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The Year, Crowded with Opportunities, is before us; It were Cowardly not to Make the Most of it. the Junior Farmers' Page Teddy Bear Luck The Robbers' Wild Flight through the Bush Peggy's Father Christmas

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 7

"After fifteen years' service, and then to get the sack." Dan Burgess muttered to himself, and turned, the situation over in his mind as he trudged homeward,…

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Bright Outlook for New Year Low Returns Make Dairymen Strive for Economical Production Modern Methods Bring Larger Incomes

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

Never before in the history of the Australian dairy industry, in any one year, has there been such amazing progress towards economical and efficient production as was made in 1931. There are signs, too, that even greater advances will be made…

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Share Farming Written Agreement with Landlord is Desirable

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 7

"Sharefarmer" has no written agreement with his landlord. He asks whether in the event of any dispute arising, the landlord could put him out without notice, and take…

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Women Farmers Lady Game Lends a Hand in Support

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 5

A farm training school for women is to be started on an area of land on the Great Southern road, not far from Sydney, where unemployed women may…

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Poultry Industry Leaps Ahead 25 per cent. Increase in the Number of Farm Flocks Last Year Low Prices Offset by Cheap Foodstuffs

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

NO primary industry has progressed during the past twelve months to the same extent as the poultry industry. That, perhaps, is…

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Motors and Motoring Tractors on the farm Repair Work by Handy Men

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

UNLESS the farm-tractor engine be looked after in the proper way there is always a big risk of the bearings wearing. A faulty big-end bearing, for…

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EXPLOSION In Farmer's Paddock. Large Hole Torn in Ground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 9

A mysterious explosion occurred on a small farm at Peakhurst shortly after 8 o'clock last night, blowing a deep hole in the ground, and shaking many centres in the western suburbs…

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Warwick Farm. To-day's Meeting. Notes and Anticipations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 12

The Australian Jockey Club will decide [?] eight-event programme at Warwick Farm t[?] afternoon. The first race is set down [?] decision at 1 o'clock, and the last at [?]…

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Necessitous Farmers. Protest at Barellan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 7

BARELLAN.—A matter of State-wide interest to necessitous farmers has cropped up at Barellan, and a monster meeting is to be held here on Thursday next to deal with it…

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Hint of Sinister Plot Against Farmer Peakhurst Explosion Was It Gelignite or a Fireball? Previous Fire Outbreaks and Theft Two Men Seen Near the Spot

The Sun · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 1

WAS there a sinister motive behind the terrific explosion in the paddock at Peakhurst, which shook the surrounding districts last night? Events that have occurred on the property where the…

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In Dust Fiery Words Farmers' Ire Water Shortage Adelaide

The Sun · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 3

AS though to lend emphasis to an indignation meeting by a number of farmers in the dense mallee area, back…

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