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

Farming & the land, 1928

1,544 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 78

Farming by Correspondence Is It Practicable?

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 3

Yes! or at least that is the contention of the New South Wales Chamber of Agriculture, and some of the reasons advanced are worth…

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Sheep and Wool Returns. The New Form

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 6

The twenty-six thousand sheepowners throughout the State will be required to fill in a special return (A. and P. Form No. 18) as to sheen, wool and…

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The Wool Sales

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 2

The Sydney Wood Selling Brokers report that the sales opened with strong and general competition, Japanese and German buyers being especially prom…

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Potatoes Down. Cheap Butter Probable

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 2

Tasmanian potatoes were £2 a ton cheaper yesterday. Local varieties were £1 lower. The first of the now seasons Brownell potatoes from the…

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Sydney Wool Sales Seventh Series Commenced SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 5

The seventh series of the 1927-28 [?] sales opened to-day when a good selection totalling 10,954 bales was offered. Of this number 9,[?]…

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Sheep and Wool Returns The New Form

National Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 3

The twenty six thousand sheep owners throughout the State will be required to fill in a special return (A. and P. Form No. 18) as to sheep…

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Wool

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 23

The Secretary Farmers' and Grazlers' Co-operative Co., writes 23/12/27:—Apart from private selling of passed in lots, business in the wool market…

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The Wool Sales

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 2

At the Sydney wool sales yesterday under very strong competition, in which all sections shared, and Japan and Germany predominated, all the…

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Wool Report Resumption of Sales

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 6

Schute, Ball and Co., Ltd., report Since the approach of the festive season practically to trans[?]tions in wool took place but with the…

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Wool Sales Prices Very Firm. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 13

Wincheombe, Carson, Ltd., report Japan and Germany were particularly vigorous bidders at our Sydney wool sales to-day…

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Sydney Wool Sales Competition Still Strong SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 2

A superior selection comprising 10,978 bales was offered at the Sydney Wool Sales to-day. Of this number 9,930 bales were sold at auction…

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Pastoral Items. Guardian's Special Review Criticism of Our Clip Is Bradford Seeing the Light

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 12

Some little time ago Mr Harry Dawson, President of the Wool Federation was reported by cable as advising South African…

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Fortunes in Wool. Another Big Bawra Dividend. MELBOURNE, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 2

Figures show that there is a fortune in wool. Many of Australia's million, aires have secured their incomes per medium of the golden fleece. England…

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Mudgee Dairy Co. Year's Profit, £822 Comprehensive Annual Report

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 11

Mr. V. D. Cox (chairman) presided over a large and representative attendance of the Mudgee Dairy Co. prior to the holidays. A…

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Sheep and Wool Returns. The New Form

Leader · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

The twenty six thousand sheep[?] throughout the State will be required to All in a special return (A. and P. Form No. 18) as to sheep, wool…

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Pastoral Review. Criticism of Our City. [?] Bradford Seeing the Light?

Leader · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 3

Borne [?] time ago, Mr. Harry Dawson, president of the Wool Federation. WM reported to cable as advertisings Blag South African woolgrowers not…

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Pastoral. the Orchard. Scale Insects. Work for Early in the Year

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 7

The scale insects are very serious pests of citrus fruits, infesting the leaves, fruit, twigs, and branches, and may damage the trees so severely as to…

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Sydney Wool Sales Late Rates Maintained SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 5

A good selection totalling 11.101 bales was offered at the Sydney wool sales of which 10.539 bales were were sold at auction and an addition…

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Tin Hare Meeting Postponed Clash With Warwick Farm Races SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 3

Between 2000 and 3000 people had paid for admission to the Greyhound coursing meeting at Epping this after noon, when heavy rain fell. As the…

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Radio notes & news RADIO. Farmer Buys a Set

Leader · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 1

“I am sending a radio set out to your place, Mr. Broad[?]res, on trial,” said a radio trader at Colac, a month or so ago to one of his customers…

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