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

Farming & the land, 1948

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Sydney Wool Sales; Bright Trade

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.— Under good general competition, with bidding coming from all sections of the trade,…

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Keen Bidding at Wool Sales

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: With good bidding coming from all sections of the trade, the market showed an improvement at the Sydney wool sales…

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The London Wool Market Centre Of World Area Of Manufacture

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 3

The London spot market has been operating for so many years now that its existence and functions are sometimes taken for granted, but it is interesting to recall how this market started and what its place is in the…

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Molong Farm as College

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 2

MOLONG, Monday: The Prince of the Fairbridge Farm School, near Molong (Mr. Woods) says the Fairbridge Council in Sydney is willing to…

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Dairying at Nyngan

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 2

NYNGAN, Monday: The suitability of the land in the Nyngan district for dairying is being proved by Mr. J. Henkendorf of Nyngan…

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Record Price for Wool

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 8

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Under very strong competition from the Continent. Yorkshire, America and local mills. prices ruled in the…

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Wool Price Firm at Sales

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. sold 6,400 bales of wool at the Sydney auction on…

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Sydney Wool Auction Prices Again Firm

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Under very strong competition from the Continent, Yorkshire and American and local mills, prices ruled in sellers' favor as…

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Million Bushels at Narromine Last Week’s Wheat

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 2

Despite the many setbacks and the losses sustained by wheat-growers, well over a million bushels of wheat have been…

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Wheat Closing Date Extended For R.A.S. Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 7

Although it was originally intended that the wheat entries for the 1948 Royal Easter Show, prize money for which amounts to…

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Wheat Hook Pierced Man's Cheek Harvesting Accidents At Manildra

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 2

Two accidents have occurred in the Manildra district during recent harvesting operations. Mr. C. Buerckner, while loading a…

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"Best Thing That Ever Happened" New Zealand Wheat Deal

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 5

The New Zealand Wheat Deal was the best thing that ever happened to the industry, Mr. E. P. Dring, M.L.A. for Ashburnham,…

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Boy Killed by Wheat Lorry Fatal Accident Near Eugowra

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 1

A two-year-old boy was run over by a wheat lorry and killed instantly near Eugowra at midday on Monday…

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Merino Wool Higher at Sydney Sales 61 1/4d. For Murga Clip

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. sold 6,400 bales of wool at the Sydney auctions on Monday. There was strong competition from…

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Crop Losses at Cowra

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 4

COWRA, Tuesday: After yesterday rain many farmers will not salvage any more of their crops. The wheat is coming out by the roots and piling…

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Crop Prospect Poor at Milthorpe MILTHORPE, Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 4

In a survey today of wheat, oats, hay and pea crops in the area around the Milthorpe district a produce agent said harvesting conditions…

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For The Man On The Land Timing Device for Milking The Science Of Dairying

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 2

Although not yet tested in a milking shed, bench trials of a timing device for milking purposes are reported to have been very successful. The “Primary Producer,” of Western…

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Million Pound Damage To Wheat Crops

Central Western Daily · Thursday 15 January 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday—Heavy rain in N.S.W. during the past few months has caused millions of pounds worth of damages to wops, but has ensured exceptionally high output for beef, mutton and…

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Record Wool Price

Central Western Daily · Thursday 15 January 1948 · page 6

SYDNEY Wednesday.—A new Commonwealth record price for the season of 1.27 peace was obtained at the Sydney wool sales today for…

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Lag in Wheat Deliveries

National Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1948 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Delivery of Wheat in NSW is behind schedule The Australian Wheat Board has received less than 42 per cent. of…

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