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

Farming & the land, 1909

1,292 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 23 of 65

Millthorpe News. Fat Sheep

Leader · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 4

Two trucks of sheep were despatched from Millthorpe to Flemington yesterday, from Mr. E. Warburton…

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How to Grow a Good Crop of Wheat

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 19

Mr. Eric Atkinson, son of Mr. J. R. Atkinson, of Galambine, has supplied us with the following notes on wheat-growing. Like his father he…

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Homebush Stock Sales. (Monday, 17th May, 1909.) SHEEP

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 17

Twenty thousand one hundred and twenty-two sheep were drawn for, advices coming to hand from 41 owners, six advising over 7000 between them, the…

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Wool Sales. Values Maintained. London

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 3

At the wool sales last evening there were large offerings, chiefly of New Zealand wools. Prices for the best were well…

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Lambing Hill. the Weather and Crops

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 11

The weather for the past three months has not been in favor of the farmer. On the 8th instant 31 points of rain fell, thus making a total fall,…

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Farming

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 May 1909 · page 11

Our farmers are busily engaged in ploughing, and the area under crop will be the largest this year than on any previous occasion. Had we…

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Our Wheat Supply. a Commission Favored. Melbourne

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 21 May 1909 · page 3

A deputation from the Trades Hall, introduced to the Minister for Customs by Dr. Moloney, M P., to-day asked that an export duty be placed on wheat…

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A Deal in Wheat Patten Unloads London, Wednesday afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 21 May 1909 · page 3

Owing to Ogden Armour purchasing a million bushels in May, wheat in Chicago is quoted at 130 cents. Mr Pattens the big speculator…

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Country Chatter. [From Our Own Correspondents.] the Editor will be pleased to receive a budget of news from every centre in the district to go under this heading each week. The earlier it is sent the butter—but the main thing is to let us have it, late or early. Canowindra

Molong Argus · Friday 21 May 1909 · page 4

At a meeting of the local branch of the barmers and Settlers' Association it was decided to co-operate with the Wellington League in advocating to…

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Butter Boxes

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 17

At the present time war is being furiously waged amongst manufacturers of Butter Boxes. A little while back they were all members…

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Wool Report

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 13

SCHUTE, BELL & Co., report under date 18th May:—The scarcity of stocks of wool in first hands on the other side of the world could not be more clearly…

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Storyette. the Black Sheep

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 3

They had hauled him scuffling out of one of the coal bunkers, where he had managed to stow himself away, He had made a fair fight for it, for he…

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Farm Notes Expert Advice From the Agricultural "Gazette." Bathurst. R. W. Peacock, Manager, Bathurst Experimental Farm

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 3

Wheat.—it is wise to complete the sowings of wheats between first April and end of May. Generally speaking, early sowings yield the best crops; late…

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Farm and Field The Value of Rape for Pigs

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 17

Many experiments have been conducted at one time or other in the States and elsewhere with the object of estimating the value of the rape crop for…

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For The Farmer Educate the Boys and Girls

National Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 2

Farmers should assist and encourage the study of nature in our country Schools. It will encourage the boys and girls to love their…

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Homebush Stock Sales. Thursday, 20th May. SHEEP

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 May 1909 · page 2

One hundred and 98 consignments were advised and drawn for, representing a total supply (including lambs) of 56,882 sheep. The…

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Burrundulla Dairy Co., Ltd

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 May 1909 · page 2

The 17th annual meeting of the Burrundulla Dairy Co., Ltd., was held on Friday last in the Burrundulla Public School. There was a…

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Farmers and Settlers Case. BANK v CONSIGNORS. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 26 May 1909 · page 2

In the Farmers and Settlers Co-operative Co., Lts., case, in liquidation particulars of which have already been published, and which relate to a…

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Up-to-date Butter Factory Manager

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 15

Since Mr. F. H. Clarke, the newly-appointed manager of the Mudgee Butter Factory, entered upon his duties, the factory duties, on his…

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Wool Report

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 May 1909 · page 14

SCHUTE, BELL & Co. report under date '25th May:—Animated competition prevailed right up to the close of the series in London on Friday last…

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