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Farming & the land, 1935

11,044 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 250

The Neglected NOTHh—AND BEEF Transport Would Bring Success Cattle Country Meat Man's Comments Were Timely

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 7

AT a meeting held in London last week Lord Luke, chairman of Bovril Australian lian Estates Ltd., stated that,…

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Half-Year's N.S.W. Wool Cheque £6,256,225 Higher Price Is Likely

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 12

During the first half-year's wool sales in Sydney 493,402 bales realised an aggregate of £6,256,225, as compared with…

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Value of Mineral in Sheep Pasture Importance Of Phosphorus C.S.I.R.TESTS Top-Dressing Deficient Soils

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 6

THAT the top-dressing of phosphorus-deficient soils gives far better results in the growth and productivity of lambs than the feeding…

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Improving Sheep Quality in Small Flocks Growing Demand for the Services of Departmental Officers Keen Desire for Assistance in Classing

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 5

AN EXAMINATION of the review of the work of his branch by Mr. E. A. Elliot, sheep and wool expert of the Department of Agriculture, reveals that more instructors are urgently required if the conduct of the branch is to be efficiently maintained and the increased…

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Great Harvest in Far South-west Heavy Wheat Yields in Hillston Area Little Grasshopper Damage District's Grain Quality is Highest Yet Recorded

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

SPLENDID wheat crops are being harvested in the Hillston and surrounding districts, many of the farmers receiving aggregate returns far beyond the most sanguine expectation…

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State's Oat Crop

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

ACCORDING to the annual report of the Department of Agriculture the average yield of oats for the State was 21.5 bushels per acre for 1932-33, and the value…

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In Queensland Good Crops, but Prices Still Unsatisfactory

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

Although marketing difficulties continued, and would certainly be increased should a policy of further restriction of exports and regulations…

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State's Crops Average Acreage Yield Mostly Normal

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

THE figures of the Government Statistician (Mr. T. Waites) for the year ended March 31, 1934, now made available, indicate that…

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A Section for the Poultry Farmer Show Season About to Begin Some Hints on the Preparation of Birds for Exhibition

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 10

WHEN the month of January approaches each year, the poultry exhibitor immediately commences to pay a little more attention to his young stock. Any promising bird is sorted out and placed in a separate pen, in preparation for the shows coming during the season…

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December Was Good Month for Dairy Production Big Growth of Pastures Output May Establish New Records Supplies Increasing

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 8

ACCORDING to the reports of the dairy instructors in the various dairying districts, the month of December was…

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Breeding Farm Stock&veterinary To answer your question, our Vetcrinarian must know all the facts. Therefore, give full particulars of the malady when you write. Effect of Fasting on Animals

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 15

[?] GOOD deal of misconception exists as to the length of time animals can go without food and water. Men frequently are found…

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Blowly Control Results of Experiments at Trangie Farm

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 15

TRIALS carried out with jetting mixtures at Trangie Experiment Farm and elsewhere, says the entomologist of the Department of…

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Swedish Duties on Farm Products

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 10

A number of measures for assisting agriculture have been approved by the Parliament of Sweden, the chief of which is an import levy of…

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Dairy Export Trade. Official's Visit to London. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 11

It is expected that the chairman of the Australian Dalry Produce Export Board (Mr. T. Flood Plunkett) will leave for London in March next to investigate the marketing of…

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Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 11

Agents for a well-known brand of bacon and hams decided to reduce their quotations for hams by /2 per lb yesterday, Previously agents for ordinary brands had made almost…

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Boys for Farms. Rural Employment Scheme. Need for Training Farm

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 6

Since the Rural Employment Scheme for Boys came into existence two years and nine months ago, 2380 boya have boen sent from the city to farms and stations…

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Farm Eviction

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

CAIRNS, Dec. 10.—Between 80 and 90 per cent, of the Australian farmers are bankrupt, states the Auditor-General in his last report;…

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Methods of Destroying the Weevil Preventing Losses In Maize Crop FUMIGATION

The Labor Daily · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 12

Discussing the means for the prevention of the loss of maize after, harvest, experts of the Department of Agriculture…

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Scholarships for Farms Queensland Youth Scheme BRlSBANE

The Labor Daily · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 12

Farm scholarships, tenable for a yoar and available at approved farms, are being provided by the Government in its effects to[?]…

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Dairy Expert for London Statement by Board Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 12

The Australian Dairy Produce Export Board, in a statement to-day, said it expected that the chairman of the Board, Mr. T. F. Plunkett…

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