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

Farming & the land, 1918

2,081 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 105

Coulburn Special Sheep Sale

Leader · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 6

W. H. Wheatley reports having held their first special sheep sale for the year on Thursday, 31st January, but owing to heavy rain, a great number…

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Economy in Wool

Molong Argus · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 3
Also in Leader

Winchcombe, Curson Ltd., write: — "Owing to the shortage of wool supplies in England and America, great efforts are being made to economise in the use of woollens…

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The Wheat and Stock Conference

Molong Argus · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 1

In last issue we gave a brief account of the decisions come to in regard to growing wheat, conserving stock, &c., at the closing day of the conference,…

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Wheat Outlook Questions in Assembly. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Dr. Arthur asked the Premier if, after the conference with the Federal authorities, he would be in a position…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. Agricultural. Irrigation for Beginners

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 7

Under the title, "Practical Information for beginners in Irrigation," a bulletin in the United States Department of Agriculture discusses the quantity of water that should be…

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Slaughter of Cattle Saving the Calves. an Important Problem. Discussion in Bathurst

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

At to-day's meeting of the Bathurst Pastures Protection Board, Mr. J. J.Sullivan referred to a recent discussion amongst many kindred bodies in…

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Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporters Side Tracked. Emphatic Protest From "John Bridge."

Molong Argus · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 7

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., write:— "We have never failed, when the true interests of wool growers have been assailed, to otter timely warning…

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American Farmers and the War

Leader · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 1

When the farmer harvested his 19[?] corn crop we were at peace, and the great European quarrel apparently had arrected us only incidentally and…

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Soldiers on the Land Director of Settlement in Bathurst. What Government Is Doing. Mixed Farming System

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 1

In the course of a statement in Bathurst to a "Times" representative, Mr. Bryant, the Director of Soldiers' Settlements, announced that there…

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Stock in Bathurst District Increase in Cattle and Sheep. Decrease in Horses

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 6

Mr. C. R. Brett, stock inspector, at the monthly meeting of the Bathurst P.P. Board, submitted a progress return of cattle and sheep in the…

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Wool

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 4

The Australian Mercantile, Land and Finance Co. Ltd., report: A new regulation has been agreed to by the wool selling brokers, which…

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Economy in Wool

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 12

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. write:—" Owing to the shortage of wool supplies in England and America, great efforts are being…

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Wool, Hides and Skins

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 17

Schute, Bell and Co., Limited, report under date 4th February: Wool.—We submitted another catalogue on the 28th ult., several…

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Weevils and Wheat Governments' Intentions Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 3

The Premier (Mr. Holman) after an interview with Mr. Lefroy, the English expert, on the question of wee[?] in wheat, stated to-day that…

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Destroying American Wheat. German Fungus Suspected. New York, Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

The officials are keeping the closest watch on all passengers of incoming liners, fearing the importation of German fungus designed to kill wheat…

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Slaughter of Young Cattle Mr. Sullivan Moves Discussion by Bathurst P.P. BOARD

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 6

Mr. J. J. Sullivan, at yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst P.P. Board, strongly protested against the slaughter of young cattle in the district…

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Old Neurea Stockyard an Interesting Story. Mustering Cattle. Riding a Wild Bull for a Wager

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 4

Seeing in the Wellington Gazette last week a rhyme About the old Neuron stockyard, reminds me of a little event perhaps worth recording,…

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Sydney Wool Market. Regular Supporters Side-tracked! Emphatic Protest From "John Bridge."

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 18

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., write:— "We have never failed, when the true interests of wool growers have been assailed, to utter timely warning and to…

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Notes for Farmers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

Diligence is the mother of good luck. Real farming is not hiding away from the country's service. It is…

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