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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

6,739 stories in Sydney's papers · page 75 of 250

Farm Machinery at the Show Buzacott-Wolseley Royal Show Exhibit

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 14

The usual wide range of machinery and general equipment for the man on the land will be seen on the Buzacott-Wolseley stand, No. 2…

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Men Of The C.P. D'Arcy Rose, Farmer and Auctioneer (No. 12)

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 2

IT has been said frequently of D'Arcy Rose, Country Party Member for Upper Hunter, that he is a slave to his job. While the House is in session he…

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Rain-damaged Fallows Cannot Be Cropped

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 2

THE further serious damage resulting from heavy rain last month is referred to by Mr. G. Nicholson, agricultural instructor for the…

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Successful Farmer and Auctioneer

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 6

MR. R. K. McLEAY, of Alstonville, in the Richmond River district, has won three district pasture improvement competitions during the last five years. He lives on his farm, where he does…

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A Section for the Poultry Farmer Production of Pullets Can be made Payable Proposition By an Expert

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 15

COUNTRY poultrykeepers might well consider rearing a large number of pullets during the coming season, but unfortunately the average paultrykeeper makes egg production the chief source of revenue, whereas a surplus supply of pullets would more than repay the trouble and time…

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With the Junior Farmer Clubs Current News and Notes Jamberoo J.F.C. Show

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 15

The show staged by the Jamberoo Club, reports Supervisor A. J. Chalmers, was highly successful. Despite adverse seasonal conditions…

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To Plan War-Time N.Z. Farm Output

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 10

THE New Zealand Government has appointed a committee, representing primary producers, meat exporters and Government…

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Weed Spread In South; Serious Effect on Position of Farmers

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 10

THE serious spread of noxious weeds in the southern parts of the State, and their effect on the economic position of many farmers, was referred to by Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., in the Legislative Assembly recently…

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Heavy Autumn Bean Crops Now Possible

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 10

The growing of autumn bean crops yielding 150 to 200 bushels to the acre may now be possible in coastal areas, provided certain measures are taken…

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On and Off the Farm Our Native Gum Trees

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 9

The wife of the Queensland Premier Mrs. E. M. Forgan Smith, has performed a useful service to Australia in the publication of a book,…

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Dairy Science Schools

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 12

Persons wishing to attend Dairy Scien[?] Schools during the winter months sho[?] make written application, accompanied by fee of 10/6, to the Under Secretary [?]…

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Breeding Farm Stock & VETERINARY Care In Fitting Saddles Prevents Sore Backs

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 12

IN last week's issue of "The Land," the subject of horse collars and sore shoulders was dealt with, and it was pointed out that by proper attention to collar fitting and commonsense methods of working, sore shoulders can, in most cases, be prevented. Dealing now with sore backs, it can be pointed out that their frequency is enormously increased by ignorance, indifference and want of intelligence singly or combined…

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A.J.C. Patriotic Meeting. Warwick Farm Autumn Double. Profits for Lord Mayor's Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 13

Beau Vite, High Caste, and the best of the season's three-year-olds are expected to meet in the Chipping Norton Plate. the weight-for-age event at the Australian Jockey Club's meeting at Warwick Farm to-morrow. There are seven events on the…

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The Schools. Junior Farmers' Clubs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 7

Since its inception twelve years ago, the Junior Farmers' movement has grown beyond all expectations. There are now 360 clubs in country…

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Overseas and Sydney Wheat Quotations

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 1

All overseas quotes are for Thursday, April 3, 1941, and are to the nearest one-eighth of a penny. Values elsewhere than in Sydney are…

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DALGETY & Co. Ltd. Wool Report

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 2

Business in the appraisement of wool, on account of growers, was resumed in Sydney on Monday last, 31st ultimo, when…

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Wool Has Lost Its Tickle. New Unshrinkable Stockings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 7

MISS G. MACKINNON, who has been secretary of the Australian Woo[?] Board for the past 18 months, arrived from Melbourne yesterday morning to…

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On the Land. on the Dairy Farm

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 10

The youth is bringing in the cream cans left by the carrier at the roadside while the cows are enjoying an evening feed of green maize. The photograph was taken on Mr. N. C. Graham's farm at Redenberry, near Singleton…

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What Does the Weather Forecast for You From our crops to our corns, we are the playthings of the weather. And we just can't do anything about it except take our crops and our corns to another climate

The World's News · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 7

AND the weather may easily become the most important factor in the life or death of any one of us…

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Warwick Farm Races. Leading Horses at Randwick To-day. Beau Vite, High Caste Will Meet Again

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 16

The Australian Jockey Club will hold its Warwick Farm autumn meeting at Randwick to-day. The principal event will be the Chipping Norton Stakes in which Beau Vite and High Caste will have their second clash this autumn…

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