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

Farming & the land, 1924

1,993 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 100

The Man on the Land Dairying Clean Hands for Milking An Elementary Duty

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 4

Cleanliness is one of the first requirements in successful dairying, and clean bunds for milking should be regarded not only as essential for the…

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Live Stock Ophthalmia in Stock Warnin gto Farmers

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 4

In view of the extensive occurence of ophthalmia among stock this season, stock-owners are warned to keep a look-out for the trouble, and…

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Sheep or Fruit? Wool More Profitable. Refuster Gatheris’s Comparison

Leader · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

Comparisons favourable to sheep as opposed to fruit farming were made by Senator Guthrie at the State council meeting of the Victorian division…

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Burraga Wool

National Advocate · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

Soft light, of good length and attractive quality, Mr. T. C. Hackney's Buckburraga wool clip, from Burraga, attracted keen attention from buyers…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 4

At the wool sales on Wednesday there was improved competition for extra super wools and prices realised for all descriptions were equal to the season's best rates…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land. Dairying Clean Hands For Milking

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 8

Cleanliness is one of the first requirements in successful dairying, and clean hands for milking should bo regarded not only as essential for the best results but in…

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A Co-operative Sheep Dip. Commendable Community Effort

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 8

A commendable example or community enterprise is afforded in the Forbes district, where several farmers have, constructed a sheep dip on co-operative lines…

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A Co-operative Sheep Dip Commendable Community Effort

Leader · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

A commendable example of community enterprise is afforded in the Forbee district where several farmers have constructed a sheep dip on…

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Wool Report. Best Wools Eabier Record for Pieces and Dead

Leader · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 5

Wlnchcombe Carton Ltd.’ report :— Bidding was brisk and well [?] tod at our Sydney wool sale on Tuesday Japan was a very eager…

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Opi[?] in Stock. Warning to Farmers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 8

In view of the extensive occurrence of ophthalmia among stock this season, stockowners are warned to keep a look-out for the trouble, and where it occurs to employ…

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The Victorian Potato Crop

Leader · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

Rarely at this period of the season have the potato crops appeared to so great advantage (says the Melbourne “Argus”) Plantation in all…

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Live Stock. (Supplied by the Department of Agriculture) Ophthalmia in Stock. Warning to Farmers

Leader · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

In view of the extensive occurrence of ophthalmia among stock this season, stock-owners are warned to, keep a look-out for the trouble, and…

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Wool Market

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 2

"Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date 15/2/'24:— The wool market would be unfaithful to its traditions if it…

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Special Wheat Report

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 20

Lindley, Walker Co-op. Wheat Co. reports under date 19/2/'24: Our London cable to-day reads: "Australian sellers steady;…

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Interesting Wheat Test

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 19

Considerable variation occurred in the farmers' cereal experiment plots in Riverina and the southern district during the past season,…

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Homestead Farms

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 20

Land District of Hillston.—Setting apart five blocks, ranging from about 3,340 acres to 6,900 acres, parishes of Carilla and…

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Cost of Farm Machiner Y.

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 22

The high cost of farm machinery has become a vexed question with the farmer. It not only absorbs a serious portion of his…

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District Sheep

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 8

Owners with sheep on offer at Homebush last Thursday met a generally firm market. Occasionally higher values were recorded…

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The Wheat Claim. Decision Against Farmers

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 2

The Auditor-General has come to a decision regarding the 1916-17 wheat compensation claim. He finds that the farmers are not entitled to compensation on the…

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Auctioneers’ Report. Buoyant Sheep Market

Leader · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 3

[?] report having [?] cattle and [?]650 sheep [?] Yarda on Thursday L [?] was an unusually…

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