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

Farming & the land, 1938

2,188 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 110

"BUSHRANGING" Sheep Travelling by Lorry Suggested Charge

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 10

THE question of a charge for sheep travelling to and from sale yards by lorry was mentioned at the last meeting of the Bathurst…

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Wool Position Production and Consumption

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 15

WINCHCOMBE. Carson Ltd. report:—If consumption were normal wool would be worth more money than it is at present. It…

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DAIRYING Feeding of Dairy Cows Three Main Needs

National Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

If dairy cows are to be profitable they must be adequately led—adequately, that is not merely in the sense of bulk but in relation to…

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Dairying Albuminous Taint in Cream Contamination From Dirty Udders

National Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 6

If cream is to be graded choicest it is necessary for the dairy farmer to guard against contamination in his operations and the thorough…

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Helping Farmers and Farmers'Sons Hints to Show Societies Proposed Technical Closes Delegate Makes Important Suggestions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 14

THE Joint committee being cot together at the Instance of the Mudgee Chamber of Commerce in connection with…

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Tarana Pea Consignments Heavy Crop Yield Continues

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 4

Rain is badly needed, as grass and crops are dying off fast. A couple of inches would be very welcome. Peas are still going away in large…

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Long Trip for Sheep

Leader · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 3

In the interests of the Australian wool industry, pure-bred sheep are called upon to do much travelling, but few ever face the journey now being…

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Wool Sales. Sydney

Leader · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day there [?] a wider demand on Yorkshire [?] and good support from all Co[?] sections. The market ruled [?]…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Market Maintained SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 3

At the wool sales to-day there was good support from the Continent and Yorkshire and the market ruled fairly firm at yesterday's late rates for…

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The Wool Market. the Continent Chief Buyer. Sydney

Leader · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 8

Goldsbrough Mort and Co. report having offered at auction yesterday 3,107 bales of wool. It was an average age selection, with a sprinkling of…

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Notes and Notions On the Growing of Foodstuffs for Sheep Use of Self-Feeders

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 7

The carrying capacity of a holding could be increased by as much as fifty per cent by the intelligent use of self feeders, said Mr. K. G. Howe,…

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At Megalong Valley Farm Race Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 8

The Valley Farm Racing Club has arranged to hold its Hydro-Majestic Cup meeting at the Megalong Valley course on March 5…

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Super and Ammonia. the Stubble Crop Fertiliser. Its Value in New Methods of Farming

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 17

The realisation that yields of hay, grain or grazing may now be profitably increased by application of super and ammonia in place of "straight"…

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Bee Day at Farm a Large Attendance Interesting Demonstrations

National Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 5

The field day for beekeepers held yesterday at the Bathurst Experiment Farm was a most successful one. About 90 bee farmers attended, some…

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Gulgamree Triumph Mr. Hudson Scoops Pool Fine Sheep

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 7

MR. H. C. Hudson, of Gulgamree, who practically scooped the pool at Lithgow with his wonderful sheep,…

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Stud Sheep Purchase. £1,000 for fat Lamb Trade

Leader · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 4

One thousand pounds worth of Ryland and Southdown stud sheep have arrived from New Zealand at “Wellwood.” Mr. A. N. Kerr's…

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Minimum for Wool London as Selling Market

Leader · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

When wool prices are low and markets uns[?]y, as at pre[?] many growers may be Inclined to welcome experimental plans for…

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Commercial News. the Wool Market. Heavy Withdrawals

Leader · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 4

[?]sbroogh, Mort and Co. report:— We brought forward a catalogue uprising )!l07 bales last Thursday. Oar actual allocation was 6,068 [?]…

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The Farmer's Lament

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 6

UNDER its spreading hopeless debts The farmer's homestead stands; Its lord a mournful man is he…

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Hartley Vale. Apple Crop Harvesting in Full Swing

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

A thunderstorm passed over the valley on Friday evening, accompanied by strong wind which did damage to the orchards, many cases of apples…

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