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Farming & the land, 1936

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Big Clearance. London Wool Sales. London, Jan. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 10

A total of 9525 bales was o[?]erca at, the London wool sales yesterday, comprising 2404 from New South Wales, 1318 from Queensland, 976 from Victoria, 1344 from Western…

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Crop Standards R.A.S Competitions Raise Quality of Seed, and Farming

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 3

From publicity in the "Farmer and Settler" the detailed points and results of the R.A.S. wheat competitions, increasing numbers of farmers have gained valuable knowledge. Although the but show crop is not necessarily the most valuable commercial crop,…

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The Wheat Position Harvest Nears End; Prices Rise Again

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 3

Approximately 24,750,000-bush, of wheat had been received, at the N.S.W. Government grain elevators by noon to-day. Most of the crops…

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Treaty with Japan Important Buyer of Wool from Australia

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 9

EXPRESSING the hope that the Federal Government would soon conclude a satisfactory trade treaty with Japan, the president of the N.S.W…

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Good Clearance of Wool Bradford and Japan Are Active

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 8

Strong competition for all grades wool prevailed at yesterday's wool sales and values ruled firm at late rates. sections of the buying trade operated, but…

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Victorian Cattle Reasons Why there has been an Influx to Homebush Auctions

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 5

During the past six weeks large consignments of fat cattle from tho north-east of Victoria have been sold at the Flemington (Sydney)…

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Buys a Property Mr. Merriman Expects to Carry Four Sheep an Acre

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 6

MR. W. T. MERRIMAN, well-known Merino breeder of Yass, recently purchased from Messrs. Hill Bros. their 170O-acres properly known as Bondenine,…

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SHEEP-RAISING. Prospects in Far East. Dr. Clunes Ross's Views. Tokyo, Jan. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 10

Dr. Clunies Ross, of Sydney University, who has been studying the prospects of sheep-raising in Manchukuo and Hokkaido, said in an interview with a representative of the…

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Strong Cattle Section Jersey and A.I.S. Breeds Well Represented at Dapto Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 10

There was a remarkably good cattle section at the 79th annual Dapto show, Some outstanding A.I.S. cattle were shown, Jerseys were…

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Wool Position Very Sound All Sections Clamored for Supplies London

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 8

Dawsons, commenting on the wool sales, says that not a single country was outstanding in the bidding. Offerings were freely taken in all…

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Manchukuo Wool Not a Danger Expert Says Obstacles Too Great Tokio

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 8

Dr. I Clunies Ross, Director of the McMaster Animal Health Laboratory, University of Sydney, who is on an official mission of investigation for…

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Southern Cattle Breeders for Easter Herd Leaders Selected for Sydney Show Great Aberdeen-Angus Display Anticipated

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 6

Beef cattle breeden in many parti of tho Slate are stalling and feeding picked specimens from their herds preparatory to exhibiting them…

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Sydney Wool Sales Prices Reach Highest Level for Two Years, and Market Firm

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 6

Wool prices at the Sydney sales this week reached the highest level for two years. when the suctions opened on Monday, prices were from par to 5 per cent, higher than last week, when the average price was 15.1d. per lb. Under good general competition, the market was very firm on…

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Australia Can Breed Her Own Types of Dual-purpose Sheep Polwarths Were Evolved in 1880 Steady Progress Made in Southern Areas An Australian Breed that is Specially Adapted to Australian Conditions the Ideal Commercial Sheep

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 8

In the small British Isles many distinct types of sheep are to be found. Therefore in Australia, with its vide range of climate and its conditions of pasture And commerce so different from those under which the British breeds were evolved, it would bo surprising, considering the…

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Hints on the Handling of Sheep How the Echo of Noise May Re-act Upon a Mob

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 7

WEVE dealt with letting various classes of sheep out of a yard Naturally enough, that yarding and un-yarding brings up the matter of echoes…

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Future of Wheat Mr. H. K. Nock, M.H.R., Expresses Confidence that Prices will Hold

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 3

Although them has been a great improvement in wheat prospects and prices, many growers must be wondering whether It it a fixed' improvement or a "flash in the pan." Especially as summer fallowing time is here, and plans must be made soon…

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Our Country As I See It More Cider—Starved Agricultural Department—Watch "Odd Bobs"—Insurance for Wheat Fanners

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 1

WITH apple orchardists considering the possibilities of this season's crop and wondering whether It will be…

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The Farmers and Graziers Co-op. Co., Ltd

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 26

The Farmers and Graziers' Co.-op. Co., Ltd., reports on the 8th inst.: We submitted at our sale on Tuesday, 7th inst., a catalogue of 8167 bales, the selection including a number of…

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That Crossing Warwick Farm Scheme Moorebank Criticism

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 5

"The Warwick Farm railway crossing is not badly in need of a bridge. Good floodlights will answer its purpose. But a bridge over…

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A Farmer Speaks

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 14

To the Editor "Farmer and Settler": In your leading article of the 2nd inst. you practically attack the Country Party, on its want of a closer settlement policy,…

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