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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 19 of 105

Pastoral. Destruction of Prickly Pear

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 7

A useful summary of the methods of destroying prickly pear that have been tried is given by the biologist and chief inspector in the article referred to last week in these notes…

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The Wheat Pool

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

The total quantity of wheat pooled in the 1915-16 season was 19,528,000 bags. To date 9,726,000 bags have been shipped; while 9,751,000 have been sold locally. The total…

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AGRICULTURAL. Varieties of Wheat

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 7

The recommendations of the Department of Agriculture on the subject of varieties of wheat suitable for various purposes in different parts of the State, have in the past…

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Huge Wheat Stacks. Professor Lefroy's Machines

Molong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 7

Officers of the Railway Department made a special inspection last week of the localities in which silos are to be erected, with a view to settling the…

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The Wheat Pool and Bag Question

Molong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 1

Mr H. R M. Pigott, member for Calare, elicited the following replies from the Prime Minister to questions asked on his behalf in the House of…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 7

These 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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The Wheat Silos. the Molong Site Selected

Molong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

On Tuesday morning at about 6 80 a special train arrived at the Molong station conveying a hevy of railway and wheat officials entrusted by the…

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PASTORAL. (Supplied by the Department of Agriculture). Destruction of Prickly Pear

Leader · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 3

A useful summary of the methods of destroying prickly pear that have been tred is given by the Biologist and Chief inspector in the article…

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AGRICULTURAL. (Supplied by the Department of Agriculture.) Varieties of Wheat

Leader · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 1

The Department's Recommendations for the Ensuing Season, The recommendations of the Department of Agriculture on the subject of…

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Labor in the Dairy

Molong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 1

During the present heavy milking season which has intensified the shortage of labor in many districts, this difficulty can be largely minimised, even if not entirely…

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Fire on Kelso Farm Thrashing Machine and Stacks Burned Damage Estimated at £380

National Advocate · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

While threshing was in operation at Mr. C. G[?]m[?]hs' farm, Kelso yesterday a spark from the engine ignited a stack of wheaten hay…

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Rydal School Excursion. to Bathurst Experiment Farm

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 3

A party of pupils from Rydal public school accompanied by a number of parents and friends, participated in a highly interesting and enjoyable visit to Bathurst. The…

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Wool, Hides and Skins

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 7

Schute, Bell and Co., Limited, report under date 11th February: Wool.—There will be a break in the appraisements in Sydney…

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410,000 Bales Wool Appraised

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 15

Winchombe, Carson Limited, report:—On the completion of the eighth series, of this season's wool appraisements, which conclude in…

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Notes Tor Farmers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 2

Get better acquainted with your neighbours—co-operate, Let no man induce you to part with your best breeding stock…

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District Sheep

Leader · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report that sheep and lamb values were firmer for prime [?] at Homebush last Thursday. Only 15,000 head were on…

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Discrepancies In Wheat Weights. Departmental Investigation Probable

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 4

Last Monday's "Guardian" made reference to te fact that the Tallowang Agricultural Bureau was approaching Mr. W. G. Ashford,…

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The Wheat Prices. THE F.S.A. and the P.P.U. Mr. Beahan Replies to Mr. Kelman. (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 4

Sir,—Re the statement of Mr. Kelman that I was misleading the people when I said. "The wheat the farmer is getting 3/ for is…

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Mr Hughes at Bendigo No Revelations. Not Called to Long Yet. Transportation of Wheat Extremists Menace the National Party. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 2

[?] delivered on Saturday [?] by the Prime Minister Mr. flughes He made no…

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Farmers' Protest Too Much Government Control. Coonamble

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 1

The following resolutions were unanimously carried at a large meeting at graziers and farmers of the Coonamble district, held on Saturday afternoon:…

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