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

Farming & the land, 1939

2,214 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 24 of 111

The Farmer and the Trotter

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 4

When War broke out in 1914 the Allies were quickly alert to the valuable military use of the horse. The first official move in France, after…

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Farm Shooting Man's Shocking Injuries Youth Charged BRISBANE

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 5

Frits Max Huge Graber (54), was fatally shot at the homestead on his dairy farm on the [?] 11 miles from Ipwich this…

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WOOL & MANUFACTURES Prices and Mill Output

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 6

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:—Inquiry for wool has been sustained despite quietness in the Continental top market. The lack of strength…

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Wool's Low Price Three Suits Payment Represents Yield From Five Bales

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 5

Addressing Oberon branch of the Graziers' Association at the annual meeting on Saturday, Mr. H. E. Kater (president) referred…

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"Bullock Weight" Sheep

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 12

Mr. G. W. J. Jackson's sheep in the heaviest sheep class turned the scales at 238 lbs.—"a bullock weight sheep," as someone remarked…

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Wool Report

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 11

GOLESBROUGH, Mert and Company Limited report: No auction sales of wool have taken place in Sydney during last week,…

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London Wool Sales Values Practically Unchanged LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 1

Compared with last series, the closing rated of merinos at the opening of the wool sales to-day were at par. Crossbreds were generally in sellers…

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Spain May Buy Wheat Local Report Market Still Unchanged

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 9

THE weekly wheat market report made available by Mr. T. P. Sullivan. wheat buyer, Dunedoo, states there is still no change for…

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Sheep Rates Maintained

Leader · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

Sheep and lambs forward ul Flemington to-day totalled 27,000. The was fair for lambs and light with heavy sheep a shade…

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Rugging of Sheep Trial at Condobolin Experiment Farm

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 5

The rugging of sheep is a very controversial subject. A recent report from South Australia indicates that results are still proving very…

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Sheep Sale Lidsdale Auction Arranged

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 5

Messrs. Richardson and Webb, of Bathurst, have arranged to offer by auction at "Arralillah," Lidsdale, on March 25, 1500 sheep on behalf of…

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Homebush Sales Cheater Sheep Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 4

There were 27,000 sheep and lambs penned at the Flemington sale yards to-day. The quality was fair for lambs and light sheep, but heavy…

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Rydal Depredations of Dingoes Cause Serious Sheep Losses

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 4

Some sort of pest, presumably, a dingo, has been troubling the local sheepowners, losers being Mr. E. J Morten, "Farnleigh," who lost 16…

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City Markets. Wheat Market Steadier. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

The wheat market was a [?] steadler to-day. Bulk [?] were 2/4, bagged 2,[?], new laid 1/4 case 1/2[?]…

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London Wool Sales Market Unchanged LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 1

The wool sales were continued to-day with an offering of 8350 bales of which 7376 bales were sold. A good selection was offered and…

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When Wool Prices Drop Growers Want Subsidy. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

The Gra[?] Conference to-day decided by an overwhelming majority urgently necessary for a system of universal training to be…

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Broke His Neck Farmer's Unusual Death KEMPSEY

National Advocate · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 1

Ernest de la Force (56). a dairy farmer, of Upper Maclean, was killed in unusual circumstances to-day. While walking on concrete he slipped…

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P. & C. Association Cooerwull Meeting Establishment of Junior Farmers' Club

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

It was decided at the annual meeting of Cooervull P. and C. Association on Tuesday night to press for the renovation of the weatherboard…

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St[?]st. Against Valuations. Farmers to Lodge App[?]als. Boree Shire Discussion

Leader · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

“By reason of the prevading low prices for wheat and wool, we consider that the time is inappropriate for an…

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