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

Farming & the land, 1949

1,358 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 34 of 68

Dairy Society Fired Forbes

National Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1949 · page 2

At the Forbes Court, a Board of Health analyst, confirmed evidence by the Manager of the Forbes Dairy-Society Ltd., that no water was…

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After a Stray Sheep Dubbo Drover Drowned Brother's Gallant Attempt at Rescue

National Advocate · Monday 13 June 1949 · page 2

NYNGAN, Sunday: Despite a gallant attempt by his brother to save him, Ronald Albert Tilon, drover, of Tamworth Street, Dubbo, was…

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Dairymen Get 2d Increase; Orange District

Central Western Daily · Monday 13 June 1949 · page 1

An increase of 2d. per gallon has been granted to Orange milk producers, and will become operative today, making the p rice 2/6 per gallon. Housewives will now have…

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Record Crop of Potatoes (From Our Correspondent)

Central Western Daily · Monday 13 June 1949 · page 2

MILLTHORPE, Sunday.—Mr. P. A. Kingham has just completed digging his potato crop…

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Increase in Linseed Crop

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday: Ten thousand of this year's 36,000 acres to be sown to linseed in Australia, will be in NSW. According to the latest report…

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Sheep Shearing Contest at Carcoar Show. Renovations to Sheep Pavilion Approved

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 3

At last meeting of Carcoar P. A. & H Society member ef the works committee put forward their report regarding renovations…

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Anthrax in Sheep Mortalities at Bourke

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 3

Following investigation by the stock inspector at Bourke into mortality in sheep in that district the Glenfield Veterinary Research Station has…

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“Suckers” Over N.z. Deal in Wheat

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 11

Mr. John Howse, Member for Calare, said in a speech in the Federal Parliament that New Zealanders had told him that Australians were “suckers” over the wheat agreement made with New…

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Wool and Artificial Fibres Australian Mill Activity

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Demand for wool shows no sign of slackening. The season's supplies have consistently found ready buyers and…

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Sydney Wool Sales Market Again Firm SYDNEY. Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 4

Under the strong and sustained competition, the wool market ruled all description Continental and British buyers…

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"Wheat Boom Over" U.S. Senate Adopts World Agreement Washington

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

A warning that the boom period of nigh prices for wheat was finished, was given yesterday by Senator Elbert Thomas (Democrat, Utah), when…

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No Easing of Demand for Wool Artificial Fibre Used In U.S.A.

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 3

Demand for wool shows no sign of slackening. The season’s supplies have consistently found ready buyers and a large proportion of them have already passed into…

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Protest Against Train Services Farmers to Attend Conference

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 3

Molong branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association has agreed to co-operate in the proposed conference convened by the…

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Farmers Seek Slowing Up Of Industry 40 Hour Week for the Primary Producer?

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 1

A general slowing up of production, to bring primary industries into line with that of secondary industries with a 40 hour week, was suggested at the…

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Farmers Protest Against Nationalisation of Banks Big Agenda Sheet for District Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

The nationalisation of banks was strongly opposed in a resolution which is to be sent to the Orange District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association by Molong branch…

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Good Growth of Early Sown Crops But Rabbits Still a Bug Bear

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 5

Early sowing of wheat on the Central Tablelands have made a remarkable growth during recent weeks as a result of ample soil…

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Damages for Farmer

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 3

GRIFFITH — A farmer agreed to accept £250 in full satisfaction of damages to his farm, caused by Irrigation…

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Butter Rise Rumor Canberra, Wednesday

National Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 1

The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture (Mr. Pollard) said today that he could not confirm Press reports that butter prices were likely to…

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Cattle Dearer at Bathurst Sales

National Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 2

Messrs Burke Bros, report that the Bathurst stock sales yesterday, about 230 head of cattle were forward made up of prime bullocks cows and…

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Sydney Wool Sales Firm Market

National Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 8

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The wool market today ruled very firm at yesterdays rates. There was strong and general…

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