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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 14 of 91

Farmers and Their Wheat. 'Where Does the Profit Come In?" Temora

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

A meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association has protested against the Government grant of 3/ per bushel for next season's wheat. In view of…

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Commercial. Good Price for Wool

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 8

Mr. C. Cousins, of "Royston," Stuart Town, obtained up to 23¼d for his merino wool, pieces bringing 14¾d, and bellies 11d. The selling…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 7

Those notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the…

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Sheep for Soldiers Generous Donations to Red Cross Home

National Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

The House Committee of the Western Red Cross Home has been relieved of a great deal of expenditure owing to the activities of Mr. C. R…

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Dairying Inferior Quality Cream. Chiefly Result of Want or Cleanliness on Farms

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

In the plained language and with a great of force, the Dairy Expert in the "Agricultural Gazette" tells dairy farmers that three quarters…

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Price of Wheat Guarantee of 3/- to Stand. Appeal to Tarmers' Patriotism

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

Mr. Grahame, Minister for Agriculture, stated that the Government could not accede to the wishes of the Farmers ad Settlers' Association to…

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AGRICULTURAL. (Supplied by the Department of Agriculture.) Varieties of Wheat. Changes in Departmental Recommendations

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

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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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land [These Notes will be issued every week under the direction of the Honorary Minister for Agriculture Hon W. C. Grahame), and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department.] Agriculture. Varieties of Wheat

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 6

Changes in Departmental Recommen dations. The recommendations of the Depart ment of Agriculture as to the varieties…

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Farmers & Settlers' Association. Annual Meeting of Molong Branch

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

The annual meeting of the above Branch was held on Saturday after noon at the Town Hall. Present— Messrs. A. A. Rogers (President). W…

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DAIRYING. Inferior Quality Cream

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 7

In the plainest language and with a great deal of force, the dairy expert in the "Agricultural Gazette" tells dairy farmers that three-quarters of the inferior cream received…

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Orange Sheep and Cattle Sale

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

In to-day's issue Messrs. Bedford, Taylor, and Weston, Ltd., advertise particulars of their monster special sheep and cattle sales, which are to take place when they will yard 20,000 sheep and 1000 cattle. Among these are some exceptionally fine crossbred, sheep, all in forward and fat condition, and a big…

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Stud Sheep Sale

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

Attention is directed to the stud sheep sale announcement in another column this morning by the well-known Goluburn auctioneer, W. H. Wheatley…

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Wool Traveller

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

Mr. D. L. Troharno, the local representative of the Australian Mercantile Land, and Finance Co., Ltd., is about to start out on an extended trip in the…

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Commercial. Sheep Cheaper

Leader · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report that sheep prices generally were on the down grade at Homebush last Thursday. Supplies were not heavy,…

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Australian Wool

Leader · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 5

In the Commons Mr. Forsterr said the Australian wool clip was not commandeered, but was bought through the Commonwealth. Necessity knew…

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Agricultural Varieties of Wheat. Changes in Departmental Recomdations

The Bathurst Times · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 4

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

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Food Shortage in Britain Potatoes Running Short. Butter Reaches a Record. London, Friday Night

National Advocate · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 1

The shortage of potatoes is the first sign of lack of food in Britain. Statisticians are suggesting that a potatoless day is more important…

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Dissatisfied Wheat Grower

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

Mr. F. J. Millgate, of Parkes, who is a brother of Mrs. E. J. Ingersole, of Bathurst, brought a couple of ponies to the Bathurst races on Saturday, but…

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Share Farming. Minister Has Scheme. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, stated to-day that he had a scheme to enable share formers to acquire land on which they were…

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Farmers and Elections Mr. Trethowan Speaks. Protest Against Mr. Surgess. Grenfell

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Trethowan, M.L.C., addressed a meeting of the Grenfell branch of the F. and S. Association on Saturday. He first explained what led to…

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