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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 17 of 122

Crossbred Sheep Big Exhibit for Mudgee Show

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

The Department of Agriculture has decided to send some 17 puns of exhibition sheep as a non-competitive exhibit to the Mudgee Show. A…

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Farm and Station Laborers

Leader · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 4

We are advised by the directors of the Immigration Bureau that 150 selected agricultural laborers from the rural districts of Groat Britain and…

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Sale of a Farm

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

Stewart and Smith report having sold by auction on Saturday last, on account of Mrs. Elizabeth Dowell, a farm at Wilbetree, comprising 74…

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A Cracked Thigh Bone. Serious Accident to a Farmer

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

Last Thursday a serious accident happened to Mr. W. Leonard, of Eurunderee. It appears that this well-known district former was…

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Sydney Wool Sales

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 5

Messrs. Harrison, Jones, and Devlin, Ltd., yesterday telegraphed from Sydney as follows : — We submitted 2300 bales to-day. The…

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Sydney Wheat Markets. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

For some weeks past speculation has been going on in Sydney and Melbourne in the futures in the wheat transactions, the operations being…

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Money in Wool. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

The estate in New South Wales of the late Mr. F. Laycock, wool merchant, of Victoria, has been valued at £33,410…

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The Wheat Market. Speculations in "Futures." Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 3

For some time past speculation has been going on quietly in Sydney and Melbourne in "futures" in wheat transactions, the operations being mainly…

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For the Man on the Land New South Wales Wheat in London

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 1

In a letter from the Agent-General for New South Wales in London, to the Premier, it is stated that the grain sent from New South Wales at…

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The Crops

Leader · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 3

At Millthorpe and Forest Reefs potatoes and vegetation are becoming parched, and more rain is greatly needed all through the district). Out…

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Picture Shows Condemned. Bishop's Pastoral Letter. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 4

In a pastoral letter from the of Rockhampton, which was read in the Roman Catholic churches of the Rockhampton diocese, Dr. Duhig stated…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson and Co. held their last sale of the weekly series to-day. The market was firm and unchanged. There was keen demand for…

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Sydney Markets. Sydney Wheat Market. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

The wheat market opened to-day another farthing weaker, Buyers offered 3/9 for prompt delivery, but holders asked 3/9½. No sales were…

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Gambling in Wheat New Development in Sydney Some Startling Transactions

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 3

For some weeks past (says the "Sun") speculation has been going on quietly in Sydney and Melbourne in "futures" in wheat transactions, the…

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Wheat Storage Sheds at Country Stations. Mr. Trefle's Views. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

Three matters of more than passing importance came before a Cabinet meeting to-day, viz.: (1) The duplication of main lines of railway, upon…

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The Country. Congestion Problem Before the Cabinet. Wheat Sheds. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 4

Three matters of the gravest importance came before the New South Wales Cabinet at its meeting to-day, namely: (1) The duplication of the main railway…

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Stud Sheep

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 25

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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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes For the Man on the Land. Farming in the "Dry" Districts

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 5

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,…

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Dry Weather And Big Wheat Yields

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 19

At the recent Berrigan (Vic.) show, the first prize for growing crop was awarded to Messrs. O'Dwyer Bros., of Ballangeich. who had a fine…

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Sydney Markets. Sydney Wheat Market. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

In the absence of private cables from London to Sydney wheat buyers are standing aloof. This is a critical moment, and they are in no mood to…

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