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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1933

12,157 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 250

Herd Recording Uncle Wiseman Competition for Purebred Dairy Cattle

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 8

The main points of our new competition, which came into operation on the 1st January last, and is spread over a twelve months' period, are as follows:— (a) The competition shall cover cows completing their 278 days'…

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"Scooped the Pool" Australian Butter at the London Dairy Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 2

Australian butter won every prize, both for salted and unsalted brands, in the Empire section of the London Dairy show recently…

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Cattle Diseases Dairy Council's Contribution of £2000 a Year for Research

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 4

FOR some time past the Australian Dairy Council has interested itself actively in measures for controlling the diseases so common to dairy hards,…

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Fertiliser Subsidy Conditions of Payment for Crops other than Wheat

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 5

At some misapprehension appears to exist as to the conditions under which the appropriation of £250,000 by the Commonwealth Government for the…

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Breadstuffs. Wheat Very Quiet

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 11

The wheat market was practically at a standstill yesteiday. Business in the country was negligible. In the city no parcels were offering. For bulk wheat buyers were…

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BUTTER. Consideration of F.O.B. Sales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Members of the Australian Dalry Produce Export Board met a deputation from the newly formed Victorian Dalry Produce Selling Agents' Association,…

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One of the Champions Prize Crop of Wheat Averages 47-bush, to the Acre

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 5

MR. W. E. TONKIN, of "Myec," Pallamallawa, who carried off the third cup in the R.A.S. field wheat champion ships for the North…

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Sheep Breeding Surprising Letter from Central Australia

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 7

A letter received by Mr. W. T. Merriman, of "Merryville," Yass, indicates a future for sheep raising in Central Australia, Writing from Alice Springs, Mr…

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Railways Praised Quick Removal of Starving Sheep

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 12

In view of the severe criticism that is usually hurled at the N.S.W. Railway Department. It is refreshing to hear a word of praise for the service rendered…

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210,000,000 BUSHELS. Australia's Wheat Harvest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—It is estimated by the Central Weather Bureau that the wheat yield of Australia will be about 210,000,000 bushels…

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Ford Wheat Seed Issued from the Government Farms Found to be Cross Pollenised Stem Rust in South Australian Strain

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 5

Although Ford wheat seems to be the best suited for the north-western districts of New South Wales it has been found that there are two distinct strains—one subject to stem…

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Cattle Tick. Extension of Quarantine Area. Tabulam-tenterfield Route

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 7

Consequent upon the discovery of infestation on a property adjoining the TabulamTenterfield stock route, just north of Drake, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Main) stated…

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Intestinal Worms Heavy Infestation of Young Sheep this Season

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 9

Intestinal worm trouble in young sheep has been very prevalent this season. It has been noticed that where affected sheep have been drenehed and have…

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Blowfly Pest Set the Sheep to do the Trapping

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 4

AT the height of the warm weather the sheep blow-fly is reasonably quiescent. Attacks in the paddocks are down to a minimum, but that does not…

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Surplus Sheep Bounty on Canned Mutton and Tallow Suggested

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 3

Addressing the Cooma, branch of the Graziers' Association, Mr. E. A. Haslington stated that there had been a good deal of talk about the 10,000,000 surplus…

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Wool Sales Good Clearances at Firm Rates

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 7

Under excited and general competition the Sydney wool market on Monday ruled very firm at the closing rates of the previous week. Inquiry for fine quality…

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Wheat Areas Limitation Approved at a Melbourne Conference

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 5

The suggestion for a limitation of the areas placed under wheat in Australia, Canada, and Argentina, as a means of regulating supplies and…

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World Grain Show Australian Wheat for Regina, Canada

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 5

The committee dealing with the representation of Australia at the World Grain Exhibition to be held at Regina, Canada, from 24th July to 8th August…

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Letters to the Editor Comments Criticism & Hints by Readers Dairy Championships To the Editor, "farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 2

I have been greatly interested in the various competitions among primary producers, organised by Uncle Wiseman, or the "Farmer and Settler." It could…

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Wheat Market Small Turnover, but No Change in Prices

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 7

The Sydney wheat market was quiet, little business being effected, Silo and bagged were nominal at 2/01 a buahel, and supplies were very light, Country…

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