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Farming & the land, 1936

11,450 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 250

America Buys Melbourne Wool Sales MELBOURNE

The Sun · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 7

The feature of the Melbourne wool sales to-day was the renewal of activity from America, which operated on many lines…

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Won't Suit the Consumers Wheat Man's Views

The Labor Daily · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 6

"A few years ago New Zealand took similar action, but the move was not successful," said Mr. George W. Walker, of the Lindley Walker…

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From Dairy Farm Theft of Chaff Bags Court Sequel

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 5

From a stack of chaff bags at the Parramatta Police Court on Wednesday, Albert Burnett selected some that he said were his property. The remainder he…

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N.Z. Embargo on Wheat Imports Wellington (N.z.)

The Labor Daily · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 5

The Minister for Industry, and Commerce, Mr. Sullivan, announces that an embargo on wheat and flour imports from Australia is planned by…

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Wheat Industry. N.Z. Stabilisation Plan. Embargo on Flour Imports. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 11

A plan for the stabilisation of the wheat, flour, and bread industries, giving the farmer an increased price for wheat, ending the protracted millers and bakers' price-cutting war,…

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The Land. Camden Park. Inspection of Estate. Progressive Dairying Methods. (By Our Special Representative.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 9

District farmers and city visitors who responded to the invitation of General Macarthur Onslow, as president of the Camden Agricultural Society, to attend a field day…

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Visit to New Zealand. South Australian Farmers Return

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 9

After a three week's tour of New Zealand to investigate primary production methods there and also give publicity to their State's centenary this year, a party of 15 South…

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From Farm to Market Advance in Potatoes Expected Green Vegetables In Demand Eggs Cheaper

The Labor Daily · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 10

Discussing the market for potatoes, agents on Saturday expressed the opinion that prices for the Tasmanian product…

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Lectures for the Farmers

The Labor Daily · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 10

The Department of Agriculture has arranged for the following lectures to be given during the ensuing week, under the auspices of the Agricultural Bureau, and…

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East Africa Coffee Crop

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 10

East African Coffee Plantations has received advice by cablegram that final estimates for the 1935-36 crop are as follow: Kiamara Estate 295 tons. Savani Estate 270…

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Homebush Sales Good Demand for Prime Sheep Cattle Cheaper

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 10

While competition, for prime sheep and lambs at yesterday's Homebush sales was strong and prices held at the previous day's levels, demand for medium and…

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Australian Butter OVERSEAS.j

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 18

The Minister for Commerce (Dr. Earle Pase), explaining the provisions of the Dairy Produce Export Control Bill, drew attention to the Tapid advances made in Australian production since the beginning…

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Wheat Industry. Improved Outlook. Large Sales of New Crop

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 18

The new cereal year 1935-36 opened on December 1 with a much more cheerful outlook for growers than for some years past. Crop prospects in New South Wales in the early growing period were not favourable…

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Stock Sales. Prices at Flemington. Sheep and Lambs. Lambs Firm. Grown Sheep Unaltered

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 8

There was a penning yesterday at the Flemington stock sales of 29,849 sheep and lambs. This was 2701 head fewer than the number drawn for. A total of 254 owners contributed…

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Lambs Sell Well Cattle Prices Lower

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

Prime Iambs sold well at Flemington saleyards yesterday, and prices were a little higher. Ewes were firm, but other grades were easier. Cattle…

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Price for Wheat Is Lowered

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 10

The local market for wheat was quiet and easier in price. On sales the value of bulk wheat was ½d a bushel lower than at the…

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Overseas and Sydney Wheat Quotations

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3

The State Marketing Bureau (Department of Markets) advises as follows regarding local and overseas wheat values and sales:— Liverpool Values: March delivery—closed at 3/7 ¾ per…

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Breadstuffs. Wheat Quiet and Easier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 13

The local wheat market was particularly quiet and easier yesterday. Sellers of bulk parcels were asking 3/7¾. Buyers were practically holding off, and nominally 3/7½. There…

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Wheat Vessels. Romney For Sydney

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

The British steamer Romney, one of the Bolton Line of steamers, is now en route from Casablanca to Sydney to load a cargo of wheat on behalf of…

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N. Coast Butter Newcastle Shipment DORRIGO

The Sun · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 15

Following the Railway Department's refusal to revise the freight rates for butter from the North Coast to Newcastle, on the grounds that…

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