Sydney Wool Sales (Continued from Page 23) Values Hold Last Week's Levels Fully Maintained
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 25
THE rates ruling at Sydney wool auctions last week were fully maintained this week for all descriptions, and in the case of fine wools,…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →N.S.W. Wheat Forecasts Astray 20 per cent Discrepancy Over Last Three Seasons Private Estimates Nearer Mark
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 5
THE substantial difference between the actual wheat harvest in this State and the official forecast issued by the State Marketing Bureau last November is arousing considerable comment, not only in wheat…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Facts about FARMING in other COUNTRIES To Make Milk More Palatable
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 14
A METHOD of treating mill to make It more palatable, termed homogeneising, is widely carried out in Vienna, according to Dr. Kudelka,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Shortage of Youths for N.Z. Farms
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 14
WHILE there is ample adult labor for farm work available in New Zealand there is still a big shortage of youths for employment on dairy…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Farmers Ask for Long-Range Plan
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 4
At a recent mass meeting of wheatgrowers at Harrismith (W.A.), the necessity for a long-range wheat stabilisation plan was urged. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Discussed Many Farm Problems
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 4
Attended last week's meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association's Executive in Sydney. From left: Messrs. W. D. Lavis, A. E. Cosh, B. Cole, A. E. Budd, M.L.A., and G. C. Roper…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Battleships or Burrinjucks? Farmland Defences Build Them How Vital to Safety of the Empire
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 3
BATTLESHIPS or BURRINJUCKS? WARSHIPS OR WATER? CRUISERS OR CROPS? FIELD GUNS OR…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Farmers to Advise Silo Authorities?
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 5
THE appointment of three successful and progressive fanners to act in an advisory capacity to the silo management is requested hy a resolution…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tax Rebate on Farmers' Petrol; Federal Opinion
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 5
THE Government has on many occasions given full consideration In the question of exempting from duty petrol used in primary production and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Produces Gas Power for Tractors Saving in Fuel and Oil, But Other Costs Increased Farm Survey in West Aust
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 10
SOME of the advantages and difficulties associated with the use of producer gas as a source of power for farm tractors are referred to by Mr. R. P. Roberts, of the Western Australian Department of Agriculture, in a report on…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Land "Nations may battle and the work rock with revolution, but the land will care for him who cares for it." Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations Official Organ of the Farmers and Settlers' Association of New South Wales. Subscription Rates: One year, in advance, 12/6; two years, in advance, 23/-; three years, in advance. 34/-. Subscription to "The Land" includes the "Farm and Station Annual." Single copy, "The Land," 3d; single copy, "Farm and Station Annual," 2/-. Contributions are invited and will be paid for on publication. No responsibility can be accepted for the return of manuscript, but when stamp is enclosed every effort will be made to ensure return of unsuitable matter. Cheques, money orders, etc., should be made payable to The Land Newspaper Ltd. Address business communications to the Manager, and literary contributions the Editor, "The Land," Box 1558E, G.P.O., Sydney, New South Wales. Board of Directors: Hon. W. C. Cambridge M.L.C., General Secretary, Farmers and Settlers Association of N.S.W. (Chairman); Hon. H. S. Henley. M.L.C., General President, Farmers and Settlers' Association of N.S.W.; E. Field (Vice-President, Farmers and Settlers' Association); W. W. Killen; and H: K. Nock, M.P. Managing Editor: H. V. Budd. Associate Editor: M. A. H. Laidlaw. Advertising Manager: E. W. Carter. ADDRESS: 57-59 Regent Street, Sydney. Telephones: M 6971 Telegrams: (8 lines), "The, Land,". Sydney. Friday, February 17, 1939 Meat Producers in the Dark
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 10
RECENT events in Great Britain with regard to mutton and lamb imports have caused a good deal of confusion in the minds of Australian primary, producers. It is hoped that at the coming conference…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Junior Farmers Want More Aid from Agricuture Dept. Organiser's Plans for Developing Movement
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 11
A DEPUTATION from the Junior Farmer Club Council of N.S.W. in to approach the Ministers for Agriculture and Education and discuss with them proposals for extending the work of the movement throughout the State…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Breeding Farm Stock & VETERINARY To answer your question, our veterinarian must know all the facts. Therefore, give full particulars of the malady wlien you write. Treatment of Mange in the Horse
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 18
ALTHOUGH stockowners have a tendency to class any form of skin trouble in horses as mange, there can be…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Fine Dispaly of Dairy Stock at Nowra Show
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 8
THE 64th annual Show of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association at Nowra, which was officially opened by the Minister for Social Service…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A Section for the Poultry Farmer Whatever the Breed, Good Foundation Stock is Essential
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 19
DURING the early months of the breeding season many people are interested in the selection of a breed with which to commence poultry farming or to add another variety to the farm. If one is after only eggs and meat,…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Maize Crop Yield Will be Light
The Land · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 11
AT the moment it appears that the average maize yield for the State must be light this season, though late crops may improve the position, reports…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Rice Areas. Rationing of Water. Plans to Save Part of Crop
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 11
Plans for the rationing of water supplied from the Burrinjuck reservoir to the rice growers in the Murrumbidgee irrigation areas, so that at…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Works Hard to No Avail Farmer Tells Sad Story
The Workers' Weekly · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 3
The hopeless straggle of small farmers under present society is clearly illustrated by the following facts, which were sent in in the “W.W.” by a farmer-reader. “Six years ago I bought 24 acres…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rain-- From Page 1 Save Rice Crop Burrinjuck Closing Date Extended
The Sun · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 2
Rice growers in the Murrumbidgee irrigation areas face the future with new hope. Water from Burrinjuck Dam will be cut off on February 28, instead of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Trimmer May Beat Rivals Warwick Farm Trial for Newmarket Edible Gets His Chance Over Longer Distance El Valor in Nursery
The Sun · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 15
Big fields of even quality will be the order at Warwick Farm tomorrow, with Trimmer and Edible likely candidates in the major events. Trimmer has not started since his defeat of…
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