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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 21 of 136

For the Man on the Land. Agricultural. Winter Fodder Crops. For Coastal Districts

Leader · Thursday 26 February 1914 · page 4

The sowing of winter fodder crops should engage the thoughts and time of farmers on the Coast within the next few weeks. Better results, and…

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Dairying. Miscalled "Dry Bible." a South Coast Disease

Leader · Thursday 26 February 1914 · page 4

Outbreaks of a certain cattle disease of a rather obscure nature have occurred each autumn for the past three years in the most southern…

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State-Built Harvester Farmers Save £40

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 February 1914 · page 14

The action of the Westralian Labor Government in, endeavoring to produce machinery at a minimum cost, and to assist the farming…

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Farmers and Settlers Important Conference. Independent Action Contemplated

National Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1914 · page 3

An important conference of delegates of the Farmers and Settlers' Association from districts in the Macquarie electorate, for the purpose of…

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Still Dark The Meat Outlook Butchers' Anxiety. Probable Breakaway. Mr. Holman Blames the Press. Fish and Dairy Produce. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1914 · page 2

The butchers strike still continues. A committee, consisting of Messrs. Holman, Estell and Flowers is hard at work try to to effect a settlement. So…

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"Should Wheat Farmers Keep Sheep, and Why?"

Leader · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 3

This is the title of an essay competition that was promoted by Alessrs. Shirley, Ltd., of Sydney. The competition was open to all public…

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The Young Wheat Crop

Leader · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 1

The wheat crops around Young are now all in, and, although Young distrief is amongst the best, yields are disappointing. There has been a most…

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New Cattle Fodder

Leader · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. Barnes, Middle Arm, has been experimenting (says the "Tweed Dally") with a new cattle fodder, and with such success that he showed us…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 3

These notes are issued every week, and under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land Agriculture, Wheaten Chaff. How to Ensure High Prices

Molong Argus · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 2

Continuing his suggestions on the production of chaff that will command high prices in the market, the manager of Coonambe demonstration farm…

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Macquarie Electorate. Farmers' Movement. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 4

A conference of representatives of the various branches of the Bathurst F and S Association, which constitutes the Macquarie electoral council, was held here. Mr. H. C…

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The Wheat Crop

Leader · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 5

Fairly large parcels of local wheat have changed hands of late. Prime chick is at present worth 3/ to 3/1, but choice lots of seed ars selling up to 5/…

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Wool Report

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 16

Scbute, Bell and Co., Ltd, report under date 23rd February:—"With strike fever in the air in Sydney, it is fortunate for all concerned that the…

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Big Store Sheep Sale

Leader · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 6

As will be seen pet advertisement in this issue, Messrs. Bedford, Taylor, and Weston, Ltd., with R. M. Glasson and Co.(agents in…

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Auctioneers' Reports. Sale of Borenore Farm

Leader · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 6

Messrs. J. S. Leeds and Co. report having sold during the week, account exors. Whitehead estate, farm of 180 acres freehold, situated within mile…

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Wool

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 March 1914 · page 2

The A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd., report The position of ihe wool market remains unchanged since last week, the favorable conditions then ruling for the…

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Eating Poisoned Rabbits. The Hungry Sheep

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 March 1914 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Wagga Pastures Protection Board, Mr. Halloran said he had passed that day a mob of sheep along the road, and…

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Antwerp Wool Sales. Closed Firmer. Antwerp

National Advocate · Monday 2 March 1914 · page 1

The wool sales herb yesterday closed firmer. There were 5438 bales of La Pla[?]a wool offered, of which 4863 bales we…

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Heavy Potato Crops.' ORANGE,Sunday

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 March 1914 · page 4

The main potato crop will be ready in about a month's time, and there is every indication of it being a heavy one. The recent rains, have…

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Sale of Mrs. Bell's Farm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 March 1914 · page 5

On Wednesday next, at 2.30 p.m. Messrs. Mitchell and Malone will sell by public auction on the ground, at "Melrose," the good-will of the farm…

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