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

Farming & the land, 1950

1,310 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 66

Junior Farmers' Notes and News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 11

At last Junior Farmers' meeting in Mudgee, prize money won at the Show was paid. Leading prize winners were Don…

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Dairy Registrations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 15

Dairy registrations for Dunedoo were approved at last Gulgong Shire Council meeting as follows:— Mrs. H. M. Archer, Bullinda Street:…

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Rain in West Crop Damage at Forbes

National Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Widespread rain in NSW today included falls of nearly half an inch in the ahead flooded Riverina, but a Weather…

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Four Guessed Correct Weight of Sheep

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 8

Four men—Messrs. A. E. Barter, R. Dichson, J. Murray and C. Ivery—guessed the correct weight of the sheep in a…

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Field Wheat Comp. Shield Presented At Show Ball

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 8

The presentation of a shield to the winners of Cumnock Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society's 1949-56 Field Wheat…

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Farmers Have "Had It" Says F. & S. Member Decreased Production If High Taxation Continues

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 1

The wealth of the country was being destroyed for the sake of paper money. Farmers could put a lot back into the soil with the money they had to pay in tax…

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Visiting New Zealand Farmer Opens Cumnock's 53rd. Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 6

Mr. W. N. Perry, who is leading a party of some 26 New Zealand farmers and their wives on a tour of the west, officially opened Cumnock's 53rd annual show last Saturday…

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Worn Out Plant May Soon Curtail Operations Grim Warning at Farmers' Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 5

The supply of farm machinery and spare parts is now worse than during the war period and soon farmers will be unable to carry on with worn-out plant…

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Floods Around Bathurst Mails and Traffic Held Up Bridges and Culverts Destroyed Macquarie River Breaks Banks Vegetable Crops Destroyed Many Residences in Danger

National Advocate · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 2

Wednesday night's tropical storm in Bathurst, which yielded 295 points at the Bathurst Post Office in a few hours, left a trail of damage and destruction estimated at many thousands of pounds…

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Selection of Right Dairy Breeds Emphasis On Yield

Central Western Daily · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 11

In an address at a recent dairy field day at Wellington, the District Dairy Officer. Mr. J. W. Davison, said that the main thing dairy farmers was to select the most suitable bread and such to it…

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Sydney Show Tarana Cattle Breeders' Success

National Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday: Judging in the fat cattle and agricultural products began at the Sydney Show Ground today, in…

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London Wool Sales Strong Bidding

National Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Friday: Strong domestic and European competition at up to five percent above last week's lates ruled at the London wool sales…

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Outbreak of Cattle Disease S.A. Quarantine Action

National Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 1

ADELAIDE. Friday: An outbreak of the serious cattle disease pleuropneumonia has occurred in South Australia…

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Young Farmer Award

National Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday: The N.S.W. section of the ABC Young Farmers' Leadership competition has been won by Robert Barton, of Lismore. Russell…

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Appeal to District Dairymen

Central Western Daily · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 1

An appeal has been made by the district dairy officer, Mr. J. W. Davison, for dairymen in the Orange district to make entries…

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Canobolas Farm Sold for £6600

Central Western Daily · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 1

The mixed farming property, “[?]monde,” was passed in at an auction sale at Orange on Saturday morning when the…

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Flemington Sales Big Jump in Sheep Values

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday: At Flemington saleyards today 7587 head were available today. Ewes on offer were mostly of…

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Little Wheat Grown in Central West

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 2

There'll be comparatively little wheat and other cereal crops grown in the central tablelands area this season, due mainly to the continual…

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Main Clip Sold Strong Wool Position

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:— Australian wool from the main seasons shearing is now practically all sold. Supplies for the balance of…

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District Potato Crops Affected By Rain

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 6

Since potato crops were planted in Orange district in November more than 19 inches of rain has been recorded—far in excess of requirements. Mr. R. C. Madsen, district…

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