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

Farming & the land, 1912

2,425 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 122

Bathurst's Champion Wheat Brooder

National Advocate · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

To Mr. D. McMillan[?] of Orangeroad, must be given the title of champion wheat breeder of tho Bathurst district. Not only has this gentleman…

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Results From Wheat-growing

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 6

One hundred acres were planted as a wheat crop on the Nyngan farm, as a commercial crop. Five varieties of wheat were sown--namely, Comeback, Federation,…

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The Wheat Market. Sydney

Leader · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

There was a lull in the wheat market to-day. Both buyers and sell[?]rs were dissatisfied with the prices, and consequently the business transacted…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Hand

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 6

These notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Trefle, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land [These Notes will be issued every week under the direction of the Honorary Minister for Agriculture (Hon. J. L. Treffe), and are based mainly on the experiments of the Departmont.] Farming in the "Dry" Districts

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

The first results of farming operations at the Nyngan State Farm are encouraging. The manager of the farm (Mr H.J. Kelly), in a report, says that the…

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Views of Barrenjack at The Burlington to-night. Successful Wheat Grower

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

Mr. D. McMillan, of Bathurst, has just received an illuminated certificate of merit in connection with "the western district exhibit, Commonwealth…

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Sale of Dr. Machattie's Farm

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

Messrs. Cousins and Co. report a splendid sale of Dr. Machattie's farm Mr. A. J. Bond bought 22 acres with lucerne and a small cottage, the price…

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Farming in the "Dry" Districts

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 6

The first results of farming operations at the Nyngan State farm are encouraging. The manager of the farm. (Mr. H. J. Kelly), in a report, says that the first…

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Agricultural, Pastoral and Otherwise. Forthcoming Shows

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 2

The following Show dates, with the name of the Secretary of each fixture attached, should prove of interest to our readers:—…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 4
Also in Leader

Dalgety & Company, Limited, repor our fifteenth catalogue for this season, under date 9th instant:—At yesterday's sales we submitted…

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Wool and Produce Report

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 6

The Co-Operative Wool and Produce Coy., Ltd., report:— Wool—Season now drawing to a close. Best clean, bright wools meet with…

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The Wheat Market. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 6

Private cables state that the London and Liverpool wheat market is quiet, and buyers are less dispo[?] than of late to purchase Austra[?] heat…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 6

The Sydney market has the distinction at the present time of being the only Australian wool selling centre at which auction sales are being held…

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For the Man on the Land. Agriculture. Farming in "Dry" Districts

Leader · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 3

The first results of farming operations at the Nyngan State Farm are encouraging. The manager of the farm (Mr. Kelly), in a report, says…

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On a Lonely Farm a Mysterious Tragedy. Bodies of Father and Son. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 2

A gruesome discovery was made at Moorngag, about 16 miles from Benalla, by Mr. Thomas F. Harrison. At about 6 o'clock this morning Mr…

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Farm Labor Great Increase in Cost

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 2

The increase in the cost of labor in farming pursuits was referred to by Mr. Wade on Thursday. "In making some comments, a few…

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Stud Sheep

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 3

Crossing and Cox will sell, on account of Mr. Win. Smith, at the Mudgee saleyards. on Friday, February 23. 60 stud ewes and 40…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 1

Dalgety and Con, Ltd., report under date 15th instant:— The Sydney market has the distinction at the present time of…

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Scoured Wool Sells Well

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 2

Fine-quality scoured wools are making high prices in Sydney, owing to the scarcity of superfine greasies. At Winchcombe, Carson's sale, last…

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