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Farming & the land, 1948

5,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

Wheat Sale to Britain Australia Criticised By the Agricultural Editor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 2

With the arrival of Australia's first shipments of this season's wheat in Great Britain, criticism is being heard in many quarters concerning the price the British Ministry of Food is being charged for the 80 million bushels…

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Soil Liming by Farmers in U.s

Daily Mirror · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 3

CHICAGO.--American farmers are spending 100,000,000 dollars yearly for soil liming. According to scientists in the…

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Soil Liming by Farmers in U.s

Daily Mirror · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 4

CHICAGO.--American farmers are spending 100,000,000 dollars yearly for soil liming. According to scientists in the…

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Cut Wheat Price for Britain Cost to Be Borne by Australia

Truth · Sunday 25 January 1948 · page 3

Criticism of the price of Australian wheat to the British Ministry of Food is heard in certain quarters. This is entirely without foundation…

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Farm Hand for Trial on Murder Charge Burning Of Wyalong Golf Clubhouse "Wanted to Get Even" Allegation

Truth · Sunday 25 January 1948 · page 2

WEST WYALONG, Saturday.—The fire which destroyed West Wyalong golf clubhouse incinerating Hugh McKnight (72), was caused maliciously, the Coroner (Mr. Kaye)…

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A whaler turned farmer to dodge the Germans

The Sun · Sunday 25 January 1948 · page 21

A thickset, greyhaired Norwegian sea captain, who calculates he has shot 3850 whales with his own hands, reached Sydney by Constellation aircraft on Wednesday to become Whaling Advisor to the…

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Wool Firm in London

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.).-- Wool cleared well at very firm rates at Friday's sales. Offerings totalled 19,028 bales,…

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Australians, Too, Can Be Farmers Of Fish

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 2

AUSTRALIA must be one of the few, countries of the world in which fish farming is not yet carried on, at least to…

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"Galloping Madman'' Sets Bush on Fire Turn Of Wind Saves Farms

Daily Mirror · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Police are hunting a madman on horseback who galloped through the Otway Ranges on Thursday setting the forest on fire…

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"Galloping Madman" Sets Bush on Fire Turn Of Wind Saves Farms

Daily Mirror · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Police are hunting a madman on horseback who galloped through the Otway Ranges on Thursday setting the forest on fire…

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"Galloping Madman" Sets Bush on Fire Turn Of Wind Saves Farms

Daily Mirror · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Police are hunting a madman on horseback who galloped through the Otway Ranges on Thursday setting the forest on fire…

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To Settle On Farm

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 27 January 1948 · page 4

BRIGADIER C. C. DEAKIN and his wife, who arrived from India today by the Asturias, intend going on the land at Moss Vale. "I had 30 years in the Indian Army," said Brigadier Deakin. 'F'or a lone time I was stationed…

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To Settle On Farm

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 27 January 1948 · page 4

BRIGADIER C. C. DEAKIN and his wife, who arrived from India today by the Asturias, intend going on the land at Moss Vale. "I had 30 years in the Indian Army," said Brigadier Deakin.'F'or a long time I was stationed…

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To Settle On Farm

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 27 January 1948 · page 4

BRIGADIER C. C. DEAKIN and his wife, who arrived from India today by the Asturias, intend" going on the land at Moss Vale. "I had 30 years in the Indian Army," .aid Brigadier Deakin. For a long time I was stationed…

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To Settle On Farm

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 27 January 1948 · page 4

BRIGADIER C. C. DEAKIN and his wife, who arrived from India today by the Asturias, intend going on the land at Moss Vale. "I had 30 years in the Indian Army," said Brigadier Deakin. 'F'or a long time I was stationed…

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To Settle On Farm

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 27 January 1948 · page 4

BRIGADIER C. C. DEAKIN and his wife, who arrived from India today by the Asturias, intend going on the land at Moss Vale. "I had 30 years in the Indian Army," said Brigadier Deakin.'F'or a long time I was stationed…

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Cattle by Air

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 January 1948 · page 10

Attendance at the Royal Agricultural Show, held at Lincoln, England, recently, was the biggest ever known. Visitor…

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Wool Prices

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1948 · page 4

Prices were again firm at wool auctions in Sydney yesterday. Competition was keen in general, but medium to coarse crossbreds…

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Wool Consumption Rising

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 January 1948 · page 1

NEW YORK, Tuesday. -- Wool consumption for textiles this year is expected to be 500,000,0001b. greater than world output. "The rapid recovery of the wool textile industry…

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