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Farming & the land, 1942

5,487 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 250

World Wheat And Australian Prospects

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 11

IN their weekly grain report, Messrs. Lindley milker, Ltd., state that weather condition in Europe reveal keen night frosts, without snow covering…

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No Sheep Show in Melbourne this Year

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

NO sheep show will be held in Melbourne this year, following a decision of the Australian Sheep-breeders' Association at a special…

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No Sheep Show, But Sales are Likely

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

THE Council of the N.S.W. Sheepbreeders Association unanimously decided not to proceed with the promotion of…

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Nodule Worm of Sheep More Economical Dosage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

Modified doses of phenothiazine—the only drug known to be effective as a drench against the nodule worm—are recommended…

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Queensland Weekly Letter Graziers Approve Beef Cattle Evacuation Plan

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 6

The executive council of the United Graziers' Association of Queensland this week approved of the decision of the stock dispersal conference in Sydney…

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Preparing Mixed Lots of Wool for Appraisal

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

TO obtain the highest possible value, it is not advisable for an owner to press wool of a mixed nature, if it can possibly…

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LENT, 1942. Archdiocese of Sydney. Pastoral Letter of the Archbishop of Sydney

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 16

The Archbishop of Sydney, Most Rev. Dr. Gilroy, has issued the following Lenten Pastoral Letter to the Clergy and Faithful of the Archdiocese of Sydney…

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On the Land Better Dairy Outlook Changed Farm Programme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

A change for the better in seasonal conditions in Illawarra has been responsible for a renewal of activity in the sowing…

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Strong Views on Government Control Limitation of Wheat Described As "Futile"

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 8

GOVERNMENTAL limitation on the production of wheat in Australia during the coming season was described by a well-known wheat authority this week as "absolutely futile interference with industry which will react unfavorably."…

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Archbishop Places City Under Protection of Blessed Virgin Lenten Pastoral Calls For Prayer, Penance And Loyalty

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 5

Exhorting the faithful in this time of national danger to turn in prayer to Mary, Help of Christians, his Grace the Archbishop in his Lenten Pastoral Letter, says: "With complete-confidence I have recommended the Cathedral…

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Dogs and Rabbits To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 8

Sir,—Prosecution Against landowners for falling to destroy rabbits proves that the law must be strictly observed, men though them is a war on. This appears…

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Efficient Farming

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 7

WE have received from John Shearer and Sons Pty. Ltd. a series of informative booklets dealing with plant for many phases of farm work. One…

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Farm Tractor

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 9

WHEN grinding-in the valves the tractor driver should prepare for a fairly lengthy job, since it is essential to obtain a perfect seating between the…

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Good Old Times To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler")

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 10

Sir,—I read with interest on article in four paper to improve the position of producers. The Government's arm of a Mortgage Bank to provide long term…

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Make Greater Use of Farmyard Manure

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 5

AS a substitute for superphosphate, which has been rationed, dairy farmers were this week urged by the Senior Agrostologist of the…

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Market, Labor Losses Farmers' Nightmares Warning of Worse to Come

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 5

LOSS of some of our Eastern markets, increasing difficulties of export, loss of manpower by absorption into war industries and into the fighting forces, are problems which will be accentuated shortly, according to officers of the…

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Operations of Collective Farm System in Russia

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 10

MANY Australians Have heard that collective fanning exists in the Soviet Union, but few have a clear idea of what that means. Perhaps the best means of conveying an understanding of…

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Hares Raid Glen Innes Crops

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 11

HARES are becoming it serious post in parts of Glen Innes district and already have caused reduced crop yield, Some canning been growing on…

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A Farmer's Experience

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

A Kangaroo Valley resident had an unpleasant experience. He had a beast on his farm which was condemned, and he received instructions…

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This Farming Business

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

Those who do not know anything about farming little realise that it is one of the most complex of businesses; but at the same time it can be…

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