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

Farming & the land, 1911

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Latest Cables. Special to the "Times" per the Independent Service. an Extended Drought. Sheep Die in Thousands. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 3

The Johannesburg correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" states that there is a terrific drought in South-Western Orangia, where there has been no rain…

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Good Crops at Blayney. Blayney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 2

During the past week good thunderstorms occurred, accounting for a rainfall of over two inches for the week. The potato crops are looking their very…

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Good Crops at Blayney

Leader · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 2

During the past week good thunderstorms occurred, accounting for a rainfall of over two inches for the week. The potato crops are looking…

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Sheep Stealing Extra Ordinary. Adelaide

Leader · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 2

Detective. Allchurch is still inquiring into the circumstances connected with the discovery of the Tiger’s Lair ,at Tantanoola. Information was…

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The Old and the New Farmers' Methods Criticised. Mr Peacock's Advice

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 2

Mr. R.W. Peacock, the Manager of the Bathurst Experiment Farm, reviewed the past year from an agricultural standpoint in the course of a [?]…

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Bathurst Experimental Farm

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 2

The estimated average yields on the demonstration area at the Bathurst Experimental Farm are 25 to 30 bushels of wheat, and 30 cwts. of hay,…

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Warwick Farm Races. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 3

The weights for the Warwick Farm races will not be available till to-morrow…

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Burlington Pictures to-night. Big wheat Loads

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 2

A message from Narromine yesterday asserts that a load of wheat delivered at the local mill, drawn by 14 horses, was a record. It consisted of 180 bags…

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Seed Wheat Accounts. Mr Trefle Considerate. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 3

Mr Trefle, Minister in charge of the Department of Agriculture, in furtherence of his desire to clear up all outstanding accounts for seed wheat…

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Farming in Bathurst

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 2

The scientific system of agriculture practised at the Experiment Farm and by the more enterprising of our producers gives such excellent results, even…

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Lessons for Farmers What Experience Has Taught. Views of Mr. R. W. PEACOCK

National Advocate · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 1

Mr. R. W. Peacock, manager of the Bathurst Experimental Farm, draws from the experience of the past year or so some lessons for the farmers of…

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Wheat Exhibits

Molong Argus · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 1

THE Royal Agricultural Society are making a special effort this year to secure a large representation of the wheals grown in the Principal districts…

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Seed Wheat Accounts

Leader · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 5

Mr. Trefie, Hon Minister in charge the Department of Agriculture, states that about £14,000 Is still owing the Government in seed wheat accounts…

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Sidney Wool Sales

Leader · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 9

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., report: The opening wool sales in the new year In Melbourne were held on Monday last, followed by auctions at…

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Sheep Stealing Extraordinary. Adelaide

Molong Argus · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 4

Detective Allchurch is still inquiring into the circumstances connected with discovery of the Tiger's Lair at Tantanoola. Information was received…

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A Special Line of Sheep

Leader · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 5

Messrs Gleason, Coulson & McLachlan will submit to auction at the Orange Corporation Yards on Thursday next, the 19th instant, one thousand…

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Beneficial Rains. the District. Corn and Potato Crops

The Bathurst Times · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 2

During the past few days rains have fallen in the district, to the benefit of the corn and potatoes. The crops were just beginning to give evidence of dry…

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Millthorpe News. Farmers and Settlers

Leader · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 2

Tae Farmers and Settlers’ Association in the School of Arts on Wednesday night. There were present —Mr. W. L([?] the chair),…

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Sydney Wool Report

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 1

Dalgety and Company, Limited, report:—The opening wool sales in the new year in Melbourne were held or Monday last, followed by actions at…

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Molong Butter Factory Closed Down

Leader · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 2

Operations at Molong butter factory have been suspended since last Tuesday night. The reason for this It is authoritatively stated. is that several…

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