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

Farming & the land, 1913

2,135 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 20 of 107

Pastoral. Export of Frozen Lambs

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 6

The report of the shipment to London of frozen lambs of the 1911 drop, in connection with the department's experiments with various breeds for this trade, will…

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Agriculture. Seed Wheat

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 6

During the recent conference of departmental officers, discussion took place on the increasing demand for the deparsment's seed wheat. It was stated by the…

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Pastoral notes. E Man on the Land

Molong Argus · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

[?] will be issued every week [?]der the [?]tion of the Honorary Minister or Agriculture(Hon. J. L. Trofle), and are based mainly on the experiments of the…

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Pastoral. Export of Frozen Lambus. Superiority of Second Cross

Molong Argus · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

The report of the shipment to London of the frozen lambs of the 1911 drop, in connection with the Departmeat's experiments with various breeds…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 March 1913 · 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. Seed Wheat, the Demands on the Department

Molong Argus · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

During the recent Conference of Departmental officers, discussion took place on the increasing demand for the Department's seed wheat…

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Section B—Cattle. Judges: Messrs Hood and:John O'Malveney. Stewards: Messrs W. Evers and J. T. Neville Durham cow..S. J' Lee

Molong Argus · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 4

Fat bullock.. J. T. Parslow I, F H Parslow 2 Fat cow.. S. J. Leo 1 and2; 5 evtries Durham heifer..S. J. Lee…

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Section C—Sheep (Merinos.) Large Holders. Judge: Mr F. A. Webb (Cudal) Stewards: Messrs K. W. A. Smith, M. J, Ryan and F. L. Betts

Molong Argus · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 4

Ram 4 tooth and under 5..H. C. Belts Ewe 2 tooth and under 4..H. C. Belts Champion ewe. H. C. Betts Champion ram.. H. C. Betts…

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Section—F Dairy Produce, Fruit, Vegetables, etc. Judge: Mr F. A. Kenyon. Stewards—Messrs D. Ball and J. F. Bennet

Molong Argus · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 4

Butter..S. W. Packham Collection of fruit..S. W. Packham Baking pears..S. W. Packham Potatoes..P. Dunn…

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Severe Storm at Duckmaloi. Damage to Crops

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 4

The most severe storm ever known around here, accompanied by very heavy rain and large hailstones, occurred to-day (Thursday) and at time of writing the…

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Irrigation Advice for Private Farmers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 6

Quite lately the irrigationist of this departmens visited several small farms in the Gunnedah, Muswellbrook and Singleton districts, on some of which a start has…

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Dairying. Cross Breeding for Butter Production

Leader · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 2

Replying to a question on the subject of the crossing of cattle for the production of butter, the dairy expert stated that experiments which the…

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Wool Report

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

Schate, Bell and Co., Ltd, Sydney, report under date, 10th March:—The London March series, which opened on the 4th inst., has progressed…

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Agricultural, Pastoral and Otherwise. Forthcoming Shows

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1913 · 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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For the Man on the Land Dairying. Cross-breeding for Butter Production

National Advocate · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 1

Replying to a question on the subject of crossing of cattle for the production of butter, the dairy expert stated that experiments which the…

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Sheep and Lambs. Stock Inspector's Report. District's Brightening Prospects

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

Mr Stock Inspector C. K. Brett, in the course of his report to yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst Pastures Protection Board, stated that during the…

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For the Man on the Land. Agricultural. Seed Wheat

Leader · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 2

The Demands on the Department. During the recent conference of Departmental officers, discussion took place on the demand for the…

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IRRIGATION. Advice to Private Farmers

Leader · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 2

Quite lately the irrigationist of this department visited several small farms in the Gunnedah, Muswelbrook and Singleton districts, on some of which…

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The Australian Farmer

Leader · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 5

Thus a writer in the "Argus":— "Australian farmers are not employing the best methods of production, whereby greater returns can be…

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Wool and Wheat Markets. London

National Advocate · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 2

At the wool sales yesterday, there was more competition for crossbreds at late rates. Merinos were firm, with prices unchanged…

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