Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

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

Farming & the land, 1951

1,380 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 69

Fluke Infestation Prevalent in Mudgee District Sheep and Cattle

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 March 1951 · page 3

Fluke infestation has been prevalent in Mudgee district sheep during the past month, and there are indications that it is widespread in cattle. This was stated by the inspector…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

World Short of Wool Large British Consumption

National Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1951 · page 5

Winchcombe Carson Ltd., report: The wool market this season has confirmed the opinions of the optimists. Various factors have…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Mudgee Stages Magnificent Jubilee Show Junior Farmers Achieve Another Triumph; Sheep Section a Special Feature Official Opening Performed by Mr. F. G. Cooke, M.L.A.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 March 1951 · page 1

The Mudgee Agricultural Society's 68th annual Show was held on Friday and Saturday last, and proved to be one of the most successful on record. The weather on the first day was bright and warm, but on Saturday a cool change set in, and a light shower of rain fell…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

“Alarm” At Trend To Grow Wool Instead Of Wheat

Central Western Daily · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 2

Alarm at the present trend of district farmers switching from wheat to wool growing was expressed by Mr. L. Cassey, president of the Orange branch of the A.L.P…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Farmer Succumbs Following Severe Burns

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 2

Boomey farmer, Mark, Copson, 48, died at Molong District Hospital on Wednesday morning, after he had been severely burned about the legs and lower part of the body,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wheat Appeal Case Woolmen Fear Bigger Levy

National Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 3

DUBBO. Friday: Woolgrower., would probably suffer If the wheat-growers won the 'wheat appeal case, now before the Privy Council, said the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Welcomes Tendered New Zealand Farmers on Visit to Mudgee and District

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 12

At the Masonic Hall last Wednesday evening, a party of New Zealand farmers were welcomed by Mr. G. Brownhill on behalf of the Show Society of Mudgee and representatives of the agricultural movements of the district…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

District Sheep

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 2

At Winchcombe Carson's - Homebush auction last Mondaly. A. E. Armstrong, Oberon secured 221 xbred suckers to £8/5/1, avg. £7/16/…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wool Tax Fadden's Comment

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday: The Federal; Treasurer, Mr. Fadden, said in Canberra today that the Government had no intention of increasing the rate of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cattle Awards at Show Tarana Stud

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 2

Messrs. Perry Bros, well known Bundaleer, stud at Tarana featured prominently in the Red Poll cattle section at the Royal Show yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Britain’s Wheat Harvest Small

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday—Britain’s wheat harvest may be the smallest on record, because of the wet weather which persisted…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

New Records for Stud Cattle Sydney Sales

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Another two Australian records were established at the stud beef sales at the Sydney Royal show today…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wool and Metals Market Rises

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 8

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: The value of wool has continued buoyant and its immediate future looks secure. Its high price is not an…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

No Increase in Wool Tax

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Fadden) said in Canberra on Tuesday that the Government had no intention of increasing the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Small Wheat Harvest U.K. Estimate

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday: Britain's wheat harvest may be the smallest on record because of the wet weather which persoisted almost since the 1950…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Oliphant's Criticism Refuted National Value of Wool

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 4

Trenchant replies were made by Messrs. R. G. Lund, Chairman of the International Wool Secretariat, and T. D. Boyd, Chairman of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Our Canberra Farmers (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 3

Sir—Having read Professor Oliphant's remarks re. his opinion of sheep in your columns and a reply by Mr. Harold McLennan, I desire to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mrs Roosevelt’s Praise For Farmer Orange Girl, Now Artist In America

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 7

A former Orange girl, who won first prize for a water colour painting at Orange Show when she was only 11, has gained leading art awards in America and had her work praised by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, She is Mrs. Sylvia Davie…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Rationing Of Butter May Be Resumed

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 2

MELBOURNE, This Aft.-- Dairymen believe that butter may have to be rationed again. The president of the Victorian…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Judgement on Wool Act Today

Central Western Daily · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.— The High Court will deliver judgement in Melbourne tomorrow morning in the Wool Sales…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →