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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1908

1,050 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 53

London Wool Sales LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 5

At the London wool sales to-day, crossbreds su[?]able for the American market sold well. The prices of morinoes were unchanged…

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Experimental Farming

National Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 2

As has already been reported, the Minister for Agriculture has had under consideration a scheme of bringing experimental work…

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Suggestions for Dairymen

National Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 7

Milk should not be used within fifteen days of parturition, or during the first five days after parturition…

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Show Sheep and Branding

National Advocate · Monday 30 March 1908 · page 2

The Chairman of the Bathurst P.P. Board, Mr. J. J. Sullivan, has received a communication from Mr. Stewart, Chief Inspector of Stock, asking the…

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“Inspector of Farms.” a New Position Created

Leader · Monday 30 March 1908 · page 2

Since his return from South Africa, Mr. Valder has been engaged lecturing and inspecting the various experimental farms, it is now…

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Wool Sales

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 4

Messrs. Winchomabe, Carson and Co., Ltd., report under date March 26th:—This week's wool sales in Sydney reflected the lower market established in London since…

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Sheep Eat Sheep

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 1

A farmer named R. Potter, of Gungagai, reports the loss of a large number of fat sheep. On opening the animals stomachs he found them to contain the hoofs and…

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London Wool Sales LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 2

At the London wool sales to-day, the competition for crossbreds was keener and prices firmer. Merinos sold well at late rates…

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The. Crops

Leader · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 2

In this district there is a large area under potatoes. The earlier crops have been dug, and the yield has been satisfactory, with a fairly good…

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Devon Cattle

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 19

Mr Grubb holds many champion awards for Devon cattle, and several of his importations from the celebrated Captain herd of England…

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Fat Sheep

Leader · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 4

Yesterday six tracks of tat sheep were despatched from Millthorpe to Flemington . Noonan Bros, 3 trucks and Messrs G. G. Bentiey, J. H…

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Stud Cattle Sales

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 12

Messrs Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd., announce in this issue their sale of stud cattle at the Sydney show sales, commencing on Wednesday, April 15th, the…

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The Show Good Exhibits in a Bad Season Sheep and Cattle Displays. Fine Collections of Produce

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 2

Yesterday was the first day of the forty-ninth annual exhibition held under the auspices of the Bathurst A., H., and P. Society; and though,…

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A Wool Press

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 4

A wool press, for which Messrs A. S. Low and Co, are, the local agents, is to be found amongst the machinery exhibits. The press, which is of an…

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A Proved Dairying Centre

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 15

There are various spots in Australia which have come by the law of external connection to be always associated with some particular attraction or industry…

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A Wilbetree Farm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 15

H. E. A. Wells and Co. [advertise that they will sell at their rooms on Saturday, 11th April, at 12 o'clock, under instructions from Mr. Thomas…

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Dairy Premises

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 15

At the last meeting of the Board of Health dairy inspectors in various parts of the country reported premises which, in a classification of "good," "fair,"…

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London Wool Sales LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 4

At the London wool sales to-day, business was brisk, and there was a hardening tendency in crossbreds…

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Mortality Amongst Cattle. in Cudal District. Anthrax Suspected

Molong Argus · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 3

[?]weeks a large number of dairy and other cattle have died in this district…

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The Official Opening. Mr. Carr on Farming Matters. Address by Mr. Miller

National Advocate · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 2

Although shorn of much of its importance and interest because of the absence of the Premier and Parliamentary party, the official opening was…

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