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

Farming & the land, 1949

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Oberon Sheep Breeders' Success

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 2

Congratulations to Humphries Brothers. Bathurst Road, Oberon, on their success at the Sydney Sheep Show, when they were awarded the gold cup…

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Corriedales as Wool Growers MOLONG

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 1

During a radio interview today, Mr. A. B. Caroll of "Redbank," Molong," said that Corriedale sheep were second only to the Merino in…

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London Wool Sales 5 Per Cent Advance

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 3

LONDON, Friday: New South Wales submitted 2,316 bales of a total offering of 22,034 at the London wool sales yesterday. Competition was…

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Price of Wheat Sharp Fall Predicted Debate in Commons

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 2

LONDON, Friday: Britain, by bulk purchase, had been able to buy Canadian wheat Cheaper than many other countries, the wartime Minister for…

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Record Bean Crops Cowra

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 1

The just concluded season for beans in the Lachlan Valley was one of the best on record. Fifty thousand cases of bonus were handled at the Cowra…

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Dropped Dead Well Known Western Farmer YOUNG

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 1

The funeral took place at Young this afternoon of Mr. William H. Perkins, well known farmer and grazier of Kadungra…

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Potato Crop Prospects Record Expected

Central Western Daily · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 9

Good to excellent yields of potatoes are expected in nearly all inland district of New South Wales, forecasts the…

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Current Tea and Butter Coupons

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 8

TEA: Nos. 17 to 28 available. Coupons 17 to 20 cease to be current after June 12; new coupons, Nos. 29 to 32 become available on…

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Ambitious Plans for Warwick Farm SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 1

The A.J.C. has ambitions plans for Warwick Farm. It visualises a modern race track, stands, etc, with homes in the…

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£54,000 Grant For Dairying

Central Western Daily · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 1

A grant of £54,000 has been made available in New South Wales for the next five years for the promotion of dairy production. In Orange a special committee has been set up to…

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Threat to Butter Output

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: Australia's butter production was threatened by the drift of young people from country areas to well paid city jobs with…

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Big Wheat Harvest Expected

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday: A bumper wheat crop this year is assured if present excellent sowing and growing conditions, continue…

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Dairy Products Dairy Products Must Be Increased

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Dairy product if in must be Increased to meet the needs of Australia’s growing population,…

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Lectures on Sheep at Eurimbla

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 1 June 1949 · page 4

In a letter before the last meeting of Eurimbla Agricultural Bureau sheep and wool expert (Mr. A. K. Cantrill) stated that…

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Wool Prices Firm at Opening

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 1 June 1949 · page 5

The Committee of London Wool Brokers reports that when sales resumed in London, prices generally were firm on the…

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Sydney Wool Sales Recent Advance Maintained

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1949 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Under wide and general competition, the wool; market today maintained all the best features of yesterday's auction and the…

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Visit by Young Farmers

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1949 · page 2

Three young farmers from Britain will visit NSW next Easter as the guests of the Junior Farmers Clubs Council. After visiting the Royal…

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Farmer's Severe Head Injuries Accident at Norway

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1949 · page 2

(From our correspondent) Alan Walker, aged about 33, a fanner of Norway (near Oberon), was seriously injured today as the…

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Wheat Agreement

National Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Wednesday: It is probable that the International Wheat Agreement will come before the US Senate for ratification this week…

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Wool Market Firm

Central Western Daily · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.— Under wide and general competition the wool market on Tuesday maintained all the…

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