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Farming & the land, 1938

9,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Fixed Wool Price. U.S. Stabilisation Plan. Eighty-one Cents Per Lb for Scoured. Washington, Jan. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 13

Senator Schwartz has announced that the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, in co-operation with wool producers and dealers, is completing plans to create a 10,000,000…

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Our Stock Man Visit Northern Cattle Stud New England Needs Rain... Reasons for Last Week's Dispersal Sales... "Bald Blair" and "Abington" Aberdeen-Angus Teams for Sydney

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 8

TRAVELLING north from Sydney by the New England Highway one is struck by the variation in pastoral…

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Good Yields from Early Potato Crops

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 13

LIGHT to heavy falls of rain were recorded in many of the main crop potato districts during December, according to a report by the…

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Big Dairying Conference in Sydney During May

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 2

Coinciding with the judging of the worlds' butter charnpionship, the first Australasian refrigeration and dairying conference will be held in Sydney,…

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For the Tractor Owner and Power Farmer Problems of the Future

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 14

IN the following paragraph, a list is given of people who, in…

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Farm & Station Homesteads — "Kinloch," Coolamon

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 13

The homestead at "Kinloch," Mr. W. J. Stinson's property at North Berry Jerry, Coolamon. It is surrounded by one of the best orchards and vineyards in the district…

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Lighter Potato Crop Expected in Vic

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 18

The Victorian potato crop this summer will be 1600 acres less than last year, experts estimate. Unfavorable weather conditions…

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High Price For Albury Farm Lands

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

For 650 acres of farming land, portion of the estate of the late P. J. Mullavey, of Mullengandra, Albury, £13/11/- an acre was paid last…

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Empire Farm Leaders to Confer Big Sydney Gathering May Make Agricultural History

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 3

ORGANISERS of the Empire Producers' Conference, which is to be officially opened by the Governor, Lord Wakehurst, in Sydney on Monday, March 28, are confident that the gathering should result in a new…

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A Section for the Poultry Farmer, Conducted by an Expert How to Prepare Birds for the Forthcoming Show Season

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 26

DURING this month a start will be made with poultry shows in conjunction with agricultural societies in country districts. Metropolitan poultry clubs will not commence their show season until, after the Royal Agricultural Show. During this month,…

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Larger Crop in N.S.W. Raised Aust. Harvest Estimates Are Exceeded, Says Statistician

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

BECAUSE the total wheat yield in New South Wales this season will be greater than originally estimated, the Commonwealth…

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Heat Wave Damages M.I.A. Fruit Crops

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 12

Though a heat wave experienced on the M.I.A. last week damaged grape, peach and apple crops, it is expected that the extreme [?]at will…

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With the Junior farmers Clubs Current News and Notes Royal Show Schedule

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 12

ACOMPREHENSIVE classification at the 1938 Royal…

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Breeding Farm Stock & VETERINARY To answer your question, our veterinarian must know all the facts. Therefore, give full particulars of the malady when you write. How to Determine Lameness in Horses

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 24

AT times correspondents write asking for a remedy for lameness in their horses, it is quite impossible to assist…

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Drought in U.S.A. Wide Area Affected. Farmers Hauling Water. New York, Jan. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 11

A drought similar to, that of 1934-6, which cost the farmers thousands of millions of dollars, is again spreading across the great plains from Texas to…

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Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 13

Pressure of inquiries maintained the tone of trading at a high level in city dairy houses yesterday. Demand for ham and all cuts of bacon was keen, while requests for honey…

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Junior Farmer's Success. Makes Poor Land Fertile

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 9

Stanley Armstrong, of the Kangaroo Valley Junior Farmers' Club, has earned the reputation of being able to make worn-out land grow remunerative pastures. He recently…

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0N the Land Better Pastures. Dairyfarmers' Efforts. Results of Extensive Trials

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 9

At a meeting of the New South Wales Pastilles Improvement League, which is cooperating with the Australian Dairy Produce board, a report was received pointing out the…

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Ready for Landing Scene Replica of Brig for Farm Cove Contrast Of Old And New In Ocean Voyaging

The Sun · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

In readiness for the "landing" on Wednesday morning, the Supply, replica of Governor Phillip's brig, will be taken to a mooring at Farm Cove on Tuesday night…

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Centaurus in Farm Cove

The Sun · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 1

Moored to-day against the attractive greenery of Farm Cove, so that the public may gain a closer view than before, the but[?] of the flying-boat, Centaurus, is here shown to advantage. Washing down the aileron, a member of the crew has to be held on by a pair of reins to prevent an impromptu ducking…

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