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

Farming & the land, 1926

1,605 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 81

PASTORAL. Wool From Trees. A Much-discussed New Fibre

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 3

The statement that the Snia-Viscosa of Turin, which is said to be the largest company in Italy and second largest producer of artificial silk in the world, has after long…

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Old Wool

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

In this case we cannot speak of a fibre, but only of a thread. A story might be written about it. To be picturesque, the Duke passes his half-worn new wool suit…

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New Wool

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

When the manufacturer of Australian woollens advertises, which is not nearly often enough, he is inclined to say--pure wool. What else would it be? Suppose that he…

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The Wool Sales

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

If England is taken, it is because she is the only country whose figures are available, but be very sure of this--if the trade in shoddy is large there it is larger elsewhere,…

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"Wood Pulp" Is Basis of New Wool. Melbourne

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 6

The Victorian Agent-General (Mr. George Fairbairn), who brought samples of synthetic wool to Melbourne, explained to-day that he had obtained them from Major Willis,…

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Reduced Wheat Harvest. But 18,000,000 Bushels for Export

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 4

According to a preliminary estimate issued, by the Acting Government, Statistician (Mr. T. Waites) the production of wheat this season is very much below that of last…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. Dry Rot of Potatoes. Measures for its Control

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 3

Dry-rot of potatoes may be caused by a number of closely-related moulds, of which the most common type is the fungus Fusarium. One species of this fungus is also…

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Potato Crop Competition

Leader · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 2

The Romsey (Vic.) Agricultural Society, which Is representative of one of the most Important potato growing districts in that State, has…

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Odrnge Grape Crop

Leader · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 6

From a cursory examination of this season’s Orange grape crop, everything points to its being a record, that if of [?] providing there is an…

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Wool Market

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 2

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report under date 23/1/'26:— We are particularly pleased to be in accord with Sir John…

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Wool on the Railway

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 18

Thus the Publicity Officer of the Railway Department:—One of the Department's officers recently had occasion to interview the managing…

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Wheat Freight Rates. a Demoralised' Market

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 9

Following the sharp decline last week in chartering rates for homeward shipments of Australian wheat, the situation has…

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Wheat Smut Treatment. the Jensen Treatment

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 20

Loose and flag smut have been very prevalent in the wheat crops throughout and Victoria and in some parts of New South Wales this season. On the…

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An Historical Experiment. 75 Sheep to the Acre

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 17

Jemalong Station, situated 20 miles down the river from Forbes, will always be associated with the pioneering of irrigation and fodder…

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Growth of Wool. Helping It Along

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 7

A most interesting experiment is being carried out by Professor Barker, head of the textile Department of the Leeds University (says "Chamber's…

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Stored Butter Must Be Shipped Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 2

The Dairy Produce Control has decided that all butter below first grade has been withheld to date, shall be shipped to the…

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The Wool Position the French Factor

National Advocate · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:—France has been a good bidder for the better class wools at recent Sydney sales. But her activity generally…

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The Wool Position. the French Factor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 17

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: France has been a good bid ... for the better class wools are recent Sydney sales. But her…

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Sheep Dog Trial. On Grour[?] First £1/1/. REGULATIONS

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 14

The above prizes are subject to the following general regulations and conditions:— 1. That all exhiwitors of stock be…

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Commercial News Wool Report.the [?]Rench Factor

Leader · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:— France has been a good [?] for the better class of wools at recent Sydney sales. But her activity…

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