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Farming & the land, 1938

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For the Tractor Owner Power Farmer and Tractor Sickness—An English Complaint

The Land · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 35

IN England, apparently, somea concern has been caused by a mild…

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Produce. Dairy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 15

Their was an after-holiday atmosphere in city dairy houses yesterday, and efforts were made to deliver overdue orders. The demand in eggs was very firm. Supplies were…

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Damage to Fodder Crops. Flood Results on the Richmond

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 11

LISMORE, Thursday.—Although the Richmond River has returned to normal level, the flat country from Lismore to Ballina is, in many cases, still inundated. As…

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Back to Mine, Farm and Factory

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 3

Now that the Soviet Supreme council has met and transacted the business of the great Soviet Union, the deputies of the people return…

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The Man In The Street To The Editor South-west Farmers Doubts

The Labor Daily · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 8

Sir,--It is difficult to see what cause for enthusiasm Mr. Hazelton finds in the Premier's proposals for the south-west. Of course, there…

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Citrus Crop More Than Doubled

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 21

MIAMI (Fla.), December 27. -- Reaching a total of 8,883,839 cases, the Florida citrus industry's 1937 crop more than doubled last year's production, the…

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Breadstuffs. Wheat Quietly Steady

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 13

The Sydney wheat market was quietly steady yesterday. A little business was done in bulk parcels at 4/5½ per bushel for prompt delivery, but the majority of sales were made at…

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Market Is Steadier for Wheat

The Labor Daily · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 12

The local market for wheat yesterday displayed a steady tone. There was greater activity then last Thursday. This was due to local influences, and did not emanate…

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N.Z. Butter for Canada. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 13

A record consignment of 750 tons of butter will be shipped io Canada on the steamer Surrey next week. This is the second consisnment exported recently lu an effort to…

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On the Land the Wool Trade. Reduced Values. Competition Easier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 8

The easing in wool values noticeable in Brisbane during the preceding fortnight was again experienced at this week's Sydney sales. Compared with…

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Dairy Produce Quotas

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 15

The Minister for Agriculture, on the recommendation of the New South Wales Dairy Products Board, has decided upon the following quotas:--…

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Says He Was Assaulted in Charge Room Policeman Is Charged by a Farmer Constable Says He Fell On Oil Drum While Drunk

Truth · Sunday 30 January 1938 · page 17

It is some years since such interest was shown in police court proceedings as that evidenced at Gunnedah last week, when the adjourned case in which Patrick Corrigan, farmer, was charged with drunkenness, indecent…

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Butter

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 3

The London butter market is steady. Danish is quoted at 126/ per cwt.; choicest salted, New Zealand, 106/, Australian, 105/…

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Wheat

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 3

During the past week the local wheat market has been quiet, but steady. A little business was done in bulk parcels at 4/5[?] per bushel…

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Wool

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 3

At last week's Sydney wool sales values eased considerably. Compared with the Sydney auctions of early January, prices for…

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Produce. the Butter Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 15

In some New South Wales dallying districts production has advanced, and it is thought that, as a result of the recent rains, the incresae will be maintained longer then…

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Rubber-wool Fabric

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.--Experiments have been made with rubber in conjunction with wool, giving a fabric of increased and resistance to abrasion…

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Higher Prices for All Sheep

The Sun · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 7

Good sheep and lambs were in strong demand during early sales at Homebush to-day. The market was firmer and occasionally dearer for…

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Sydney Wheat Market Dull

The Sun · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 14

Reflecting a weak overseas tone, the Sydney wheat market to-day was dull, and prices were [?]d down on Saturday's basis. No business was…

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Breadstuffs. Quiet Trade in Wheat

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 15

Trading was very quiet in the Sydney wheat market on Saturday, and values were at shout the same level as a on the previous day. Sellers were reserved, and the buying, Inquiry was…

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