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

Farming & the land, 1917

1,804 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 91

Grain Elevation a Co-operative Scheme. Favored by Farmers and Settlers

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 1

There seems little doubt that the creation of the wheat pool, and the introduction at an early date of the elevator system, are destined to bring…

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Wheat Haulage

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

Large quantities of wheat pass through Bathurst railway yards daily for Sydney. The Department has decided that the Southern wheat…

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The Cattle King. Adelaide

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Sidney Kidman, the cattle king is visiting King Island, and will probably buy Yambacoona estate…

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Wool

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 8

Messrs. John Bridge and Co. report under date 10th February: Wool—The appraisement is now progressing steadily with every…

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Quarter Sessions. Before His Honor Judge Watt Alleged Cattle and Sheep Stealing. Both Accused Acquitted

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 16

The Quarter Sessions were opened before his Honor Judge Watt, on Tuesday morning last, the calendar being a very light one…

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Wheat Higher. Washington

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 2

Chicago wheat prices were higher to-day…

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Price of Wheat. Guarantee of 3 to Stand. Appeal to Farmers' Patriotism

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 19

Mr. Grahame, Minister for Agriculture, stated on Wednesday that the Government could not accede to the wishes of the Farmers and…

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Cobbora Alleged Sheep Stealing. Accused Discharged. by Direction of the Judge

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 22

On the Quarter Sessions Court, for the trial of Austin James Daly, charged (on three indictments) with sheep stealing at…

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Warrumbungle. New Teacher—Discovery of Train's Unwitnessed Will.—Dear Wheat Cartage—Mundooran-Tooraweenah Railway

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 23

The Weather.—At present we are having a few days of fine, bright weather, which is a welcome change after the run of dull,…

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For The Man On The Land Agricultural. Varieties of Wheat. Changes in Departmental Recommendations

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 1

The recommendations of the Department of Agriculture as to the varieties of wheat and other cereals to be used in New South Wales…

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Combo. A New Shire Councillor—Retiring Railway Employees— Damaged Crops and Prolific Growths

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 23

Shire Councillor.—Mr. H. Hubbard, of Beulah Mount, was successful in being returned to the Cobbora Shire Council. I feel…

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The Lawson's Creek School Farm Exhibit

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 22

Amongst the illustrations in the current number of the Education Gazette is an excellent reproduction of the photograph of the…

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Sheep for Hathsop

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. C. R. Brett has been interesting himself in procuring sheep for consumption at the Western Red Cross Convalesent Home at Hathrop, and has been…

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Wheat Agents

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 5

Re a complaint from Inverell, Mr Harris, officer in charge of the State Wheat Board, states that the Board has not instructed any miller not to…

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Wool Appraisements

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report that wool appraisement sales were made available this week, their figures comprising prices for 5938 bales. A series of sales closes on 15th…

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Next Season's Wheat. Farmers Want 4/- a Bushel

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

At a meeting of the Coradgery Agricultural Burcau, which has a roll of 34 members, all wheat growers, the following resolution was unanimously carried:…

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Wool from Cumnock

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

Local wools included in Winch combe, Carson's last appraisement catalogue included Mr G. H. Bow hay's, Buckinbah clip, from Cumnock…

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The Sheep Market. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

There was a decline in the sheep market at the Homebush sales to-day. In some cases the quotations dropped from 1/ to 1/6, compared with the rates…

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AGRICULTURAL. Varieties of Wheat

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 7

The recommendations of the Department of Agriculture as to the varieties of wheat and other cereals to be used in New South Wales, during the ensuing season appeared in last…

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The Price of Wheat

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

The following letter has been re ceived by Mr D. Quinlan, hon. sec. of the Oranga District Council of the F. & S. Association, in reply to a…

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