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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

1,255 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 21 of 63

Wool Report

The Burrowa News · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., writing! 19th April, report:— There is little to report in the local market, except in the case of…

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Wheat Production Debate at Cowra

The Young Chronicle · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

A debate between the branches of the Agricultural Bureau at Cowra and Wattamondara was held recently, the Cowra branch…

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PASTORAL. For Shade and Shelter Utilisation of Indigenous Trees

The Young Chronicle · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

Comparatively few stock-owners quite appreciate the value of trees. Even where trees are already on the property they are…

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Loose Smut of Wheat CHARACTERISTICS and CONTROL

The Burrowa News · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

Loose smut of wheat is caused by a parasitic fungus (Ustilago tricici), and is quite distinct, from the other [?]mut diseases which occur on wheat…

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Stolen Wool Fugitives From Justice Caught BRISBANE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 4

At the Police Court to-day George Kelly, 24, and George King, 20, pleaded guilty to stealing four bales of wool, the property of the Australian…

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The Man on the Land. World's Wool Consumers France in Lead

The Burrowa News · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., writing 19/4/'28, report.:—In Sydney and Brisbane the Continent takes pride as a consumer of wool. The fineness…

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Our Unfortunate Farmers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 5

There is an old saying that, "All trade as all life, rests upon the farmer's primitive activity, which the world economic conference sitting…

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Goulburn Cream For Taralga Butter Factory

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

When the Goulburn butter factory closes down shortly several Goulburn dairy-men will send their cream to the Taralga butter factory…

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Cattle Sale at Kenilworth. High Prices, Complete Clearance

The Yass Courier · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 5

Messrs Stubb & Co. and H. James & Co, held a sale of locally bred caltle at Kenilworth Yards on Friday last. A large number of attractive cattle,…

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Better Farming Train. At Yass Junction on May 22

The Yass Courier · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 5

The Minister for Agriculture (the Hon. H. V. C. Thorby announces that arrangements are now in hand for a further tour of the Better Farming…

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Winter School for Farmers

The Yass Courier · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 6

Arrangements have been made by the Department of Agriculture for the annual winter school for farmers to be held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College from…

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PASTORAL. The Sheep Louse How to Recognise the Pest

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 4

It is surprising how many sheep farmers are unable to recognise the common sheep louse, and the many erroneous ideas that exist…

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3000 Farms Scheme

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 5

The Western Australian Government land development scheme, which it is proposed to carry out with cheap money under the migration…

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The Farm When Working With Concrete Factors in Setting and Hardening

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 4

The utility of concrete is appealing increasingly to farmers, but certain precautions are necessary if work constructed of this…

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Girl's Critical Condition. Said She Worked on Aria[?] Park Farm. Sydney

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

The landlady of a residential in Surrey Street; Darlinghurst, detecting an unpleasant odour in a room, entered and found the dead body of…

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Forbes Sheep Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 5

The Forbes P.A. and H. Society has decided to stage a special sheep show and sheep dog trials in July, when 250 will be…

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Pests of Sheep

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 5

The stock inspector for the Carcoar P.P. Board (Mr. V. H. Pillinger) reports that from examination made of several flocks he is of the opinion…

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Primary Producers Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Notes Careless Clips Negligence in Classing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 5

Mr. H. McCallum, sheep and wool inspector of western Australia, says that the cause of carelessly turned out clips is…

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Wool Values Firm General Demand Yesterday SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 4

Bidding for all well grown merino fleece wools was keen and values for them firm at Winchcombe, Carson Ltd's Sydney sale yesterday…

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Wool Market Schuts, Bell & Co., Ltd., report:-- sydney, April 26, 1928

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 9

There is practically nothing to say in reference to the wool market. Sales will be held next Tuesday, when we hope for a firm market to rule…

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