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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 18 of 78

Big Sheep Sale at Orange

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 6

On Tuesday, the 28th February, Messrs. Leeds Bros., Ltd., conducted their special stove sheep sale at Orange Yards, when over the advertised…

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Romney Sheep. Mr. Glasson's New Zealand Impressions

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 5

In compliance with a request made on the eve of his departure, Mr. W. R. Glasson President of the Australian Longwool Breeders' Association, has…

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Pooling of Wheat. F. & S. Discussion

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 19

At the meeting of the Molong F. and S. Association on Saturday the following letter was received from the Secretary of the Wheatgrowers' Pooling and…

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Molong Phosphates. Fertilisation a Primary Consideration Agricultural and Pastoral Industries

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 18

At no period of the history of these vital industries of Australia has the man on the land been faced with such a crisis as exists…

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Sydney Wool Sales Western Clips Sold

National Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 5

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson and Co. yesterday wired: Western sales at our Sydney wool auctions on Thursday included: E…

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Fur Farming

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 20

There are some indications that some of Australia's costly importations in the form of animal pests may yet be turned to profitable account. Proposals…

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Wool Report Level of Values Effects on Sheep Prices

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 24

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:— "Four times this season the price of merino tops in Bradford has moved downward. But on every occasion the…

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District Wool

National Advocate · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 2

Some notably high prices were secured for district wools at last Thursday's auction. Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report that they secured E…

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Combating Sheep Blowfly Pest

Leader · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 3

One of the most serious problems confronting sheepowners and the various agricultural departments and research stations of the Commonwealth…

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Sheep Jump Through Shop Windows

Leader · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 6

An unusual episode was witnessed at Blayney last week, at Mr. Bembrick’s new More, resulting in the complete destruction of one of the big…

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Pastoral Review. Meat Prices. Local and Export

Leader · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 1

London mutton prices and the immediate prospects are still somewhat discouraging. Our lamb has also met with a mixed reception in the…

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Wool Stealers at Naaromine

Leader · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 1

At the Narromine Police Court last week Victor Kelly [?] guilty to [?] wool valued at [?] at [?] during January. The P. M…

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Wool Values Hold. Excellent Clearances

Leader · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 9

The Secretary, Farmers and Gra[?] Co-op Co. Writes 10/3/28:— Conditions in the Sydney market continue [?] The demand is still…

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Dunedoo Farmers. Reply to Mr. Milling. District Residents' Views (To The Editor.)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 12

Mr Milling's onslaught on Mr. Alam, is as it reads, amusing and ridiculous especially to these who know the full facts. I distinctly…

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Rich Mudgee District Record Lucerne Crops Wealth of Pasture Everywhere

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 12

The heavy rains in the central west during February brought many dianrtvantages in their train, Teports Mr. W. D. Kerle,…

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Another Victorian Mystery Death. Farmer Dead in Hut. MELBOURNE, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 1

The Bendigo police are still investigating the death of William John McNamara (36), a farmer of Myola, who was found dead in a hut about half a…

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Homebush Sales Sheep and Cattle Dearer SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 3

Only 13,480 sheep were penned at Homebush to-day. Bidding was very keen and values were quickly placed on a firmer level. The…

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Sydney Wool Sales Extreme Rates Maintained SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

A good selection totalling 9.828 bales was offered at the Sydney wool sales to-day. Of that number [?]932 were sold at auction. A fur…

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Farmer's Death a Victorian Mystery MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

Bendigo police are still in [?]ing the [?]eath of William Monamara (36) [?]mer of Myola, who was found dead in a yard…

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