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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 7 of 81

The Wheat Harvest. 33,741000 Bushels Average Yield Satisfactory

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 8

The State's wheat harvest is estimated officially at 33,741000 bushels. It is estimated that 18,000000 bushels will be available…

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Synthetic Wool. an Expert's Opinion. "Waste of Good Cotton."

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 3

"A waste of good cotton," was how Mr. R. J. Fletcher, analytical and manufacturing chemist, of Melbourne, described the synthetic…

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Bee Farmers. a Disappointing Season

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 3

District bee farmers are not having as good a honey harvest as they expected owing to the dry weather and cold snaps…

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Homebush Sales Weaker Sheep Market Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 2

There were only 17,000 Sheep available at Homebush this morning, but with a big yarding of 40,000 head listed for Thursday next prices…

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Wool Sales Brisbane Sales Open

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 2

Messrs. Winchcombe Carson and Co., yesterday wired: An average to a good selection of wool was available at the opening…

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Brisbane Wool Sales. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 1

Winchcombe. Carson ltd., report that from average to a good selection wool was available at the opening of the Brisbane wool sales to-day,…

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London Wool Sales. London

Leader · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 1

At the first of this year’s wool sales 9329 sales were offered of which about 8000 were sold. There was good home and Continental demand,…

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Man on the Land Agricultural. Wheat Growing Competitions The Past Season in Review

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 1

Considering the principles they are designed to inculcate and the rapid development of the movement in recent years, the benefit of crop growing…

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A Sheep Transaction

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 2

Frands Herbert Graham proceeded against Arthur Casey in the District Court on Tuesday before Judge Armstrong to recover £118 due for…

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The Wheat Crop Yields Compared. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 28

Revised estimates of the Australian wheat harvest indicate that the total yield will be approximately 110 million bushels…

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Rylstone News. Good Wool Prices Profitable Clip

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 4

Mr. W. Willis obtained the fine price of 25 1/2d for his wool last week and as he always sends his wool in the bulk, the figure…

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The Devil's Claw. an Instrument of Torture Sheep Slowly Starve to Death

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 36

The Devil's Claw is not as its name night imply a "movie" masterpiece featuring the relentless grip of Satan on impulsive dam[?]…

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Bi[?]way News. Farmers and Settlers. Regrettable Apathy

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 37

The monthly meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in Reidy's office on Saturday last but owing to the poor…

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State Aid. for Needy Farmers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 6

Mr. Campbell, who recently visited Dunedoo in connection with the granting of relief to necessitous farmers reports that 25 local farmers…

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Aid for Farmers Mr. Campbell's Visit

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 14

Mr. Campbell, from the Rural Industry Board, passed through Leadville on Tuesday and intimated that he will be here again…

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Victorian Buyer Secures Farming Property

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 33

Mr. A. McPherson has disposed of his property to a Mr. Hogan, who hails from Victoria. The was negotiated through Mr…

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Queensland Cattle Prospects Bright

Leader · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 6

The outlook for cattle in Queensland is now considered to be very much brighter than for some Ume past. Owners whose faith remained…

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Non-Branding of Sheep

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 2

The following communication from the Cumberland P.P. Board, was read at Monday's meeting of the Carcoar P.P. Board and should be a warning to shep owners:—…

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Homebush Sales Sheep Market Weaker Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 3

The heavy sheep yarding at Home bush to-day had the effect of lowering values. Over 40,000 head were advised for sale and were much be…

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Sheep Blowflies

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 10

The importance of carcase destruction as one of the means of controlling the sheep blowfly has long been emphasised by the Department of…

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