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

Farming & the land, 1914

2,714 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 136

For the Man on the Land. Dairying. Mixed Dairy Farms. a Scale of Points

Leader · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 4

The following scale of points which has been prepared by the chief inspector and the dairy expert will probably be found useful in judging…

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For the Man on the Land Dairying. Mixed Dairy Farm. a Scale of Points

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 1

The following scale of points, which has been prepared by the Chief Inspector and the Dairy Expert will probably be found useful in judging…

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The Wool King Sir Samuel M'caughey. Sketch of His Career

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 4

Just as John Macarthur made an undying fame as the founder of the merino sheep industry of Australia, so will Sir Samuel M'Caughey live long in…

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Local aud General. The Cucumber Crop

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 2

The local cucumber crop this season has been a big one. Big quantities were sent to Sydney during last week, and yesterday four tons were trucked…

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To Farmers and Produce Dealers

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 2

The railway authorities advise that owing to congestion at Sydney, produce of any kind for Sydney goods will not be accepted for transit on…

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Sheep and Dead Rabbits

Leader · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

A discussion took place at the Gundagal P.P. Board meeting as to whether sheep eat dead rabb[?]ts. Mr. Glasscock stated that he had…

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Sydney Wool Market

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

Wool ruled very firm at the local sales on Monday, though the lower qualities, of which there are a good many lots just now, are always rather irregular. The top figures for…

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Grainless Wheat Phenomenon in Riverina. Mr. R. W. Peacock's Views

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

The experts of the Department of Agriculture are investigating cases of the absence of grain from some of the wheat grown this season in…

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District Farming Conditions

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

It is wonderful how some of the maize crops survived the recent dry weather. The little rain which fell on Monday will give them a stimulus. The…

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Farmers and the R.W.U. HARDEN

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 4

At a meeting of farmers, it was unanimously agreed,—"That in the event of any dispute the rural workers in any part of the State, the farmers…

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State Enterprises Dairy to Be Started. Bakery Gets a Move On. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

The Government proposes to start a State Dairy for the supply oE milk to all Government institutions. Mr. Estell stated that the…

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Shortage of Water at Model Farm. (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 3

Sir,—It is hard to understand why such a fuss is being made over the alleged shortage of water at the Model Farm. When I went on the land I…

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Large Sheep Transactions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 21

Crossing and Cox report that inspite of the continued dry spell they are still effecting some excellent sales of sheep. During the week…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day 10,261 Lades were offered. The market was strong and excited. The highest price in the grease was 13¾d, and for scoured 22½d…

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Wheat Variety Trial. Manorial Experiments, Splendid Mudgee Results

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 31

A grouping and analysis of the results of the wheat trials conducted, by the Department of Agriculture* on the farmers' experiment…

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Wool for France. New Trade Route. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 4

The Swedish steamer Australia has arrived at Antwerp with a record cargo of wool for Brussels. This is regarded as an important…

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"Faradisation." Electric Bath for Wheat. To Increase Its Vitality

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 8

Some interesting experiments in the initiation of a process which may prove of immense value to the wheat-growing industry have been…

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Hall-Marked Wheats. Officially Recommended. Hints for Mudgee District Wheat Growers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 10

The recent annual conference of officers of the Department of Agriculture revised the list of varieties of wheat recommended by the…

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Farmers Take Firm Stand. "The Iniquitous Claims." Wagga

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 4

The Wagga chaffcutter owners, at a recent meeting, decided to fix a log of wages to be paid employees. The mater was reconsidered at a special…

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Bathurst Farming Conditions

Leader · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 3

The recent rains have had the effect of reviving the corn crops in the Bathurst district. [?]rior to the fall the crops were very backward. The…

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