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

Farming & the land, 1940

1,125 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 10 of 57

Manton Junior Farmers

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of the Advisory Council of the Manton branch of the Junior Farmers’ Club, there were present Messrs. E. Wilson (in the…

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Sheep and Wool Classes Start Next

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

The attention of, graders and graziers' sons is draw to the advertisement in this issue, stating that sheep and wool classes will commence…

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Wool Appraisements

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 8

Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd. report on 16th instant:— Our fourteenth appraisement catalogue was finalised yesterday and…

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Wool Appraisements

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 8

The Country Producers' Selling Co Ltd. report on the 16th inst:— Our appraisement catalogue No. 14 was finalised yesterday the 15th…

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Wool Appraisements

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 8

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co. Ltd. reports on the 16th inst.: Our appraisement catalogue No. 14 comprising 10,806 bales, was…

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Sheep Parasites Loophole for Stockowners

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

The Chief Veterinary Surgeon of New South Wales, Mr. Max Henry, commenting on recent prosecutions regarding lice and tick infested sheep…

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From Everywhere Wheat Storage Problem

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

Wheat Storage Problem The danger of the wheat silos in New South Wales being, still full when next, year's crop is, being…

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Wool and Shipping Transport Problem

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report on February 20th:— The anomaly at Present prevails that ample wool is available in…

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Skeleton Weed Heavy Seeding in Wheat Country

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 5

This has been a very favorable season for the growth of skeleton weed, by far the worst weed with which what farmers have to…

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68 Alien Wool Appraisers Assist Our Trade. Says Menzies

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The limited extent to which neutral foreigners had been employed of work appraisement was all in the…

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Farming Facts

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

AFTER THE BALL IS OVER! The microscope tells us wonders. A single bunt ball may contain from 4 to 12 million bunt spores…

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Tractors on the Farm Re-lining the Brake Shoes

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

No tractor mechanic should experience difficulty in relining the brake shoes of an outfit even if moulded linings are not…

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Root Crops and Fat Lambs Better Than Improved Pastures

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

Whilst the production of fat lambs is increasing considerably in the southern tablelands district it would appear that quite an appreciable loss…

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Pitiful Sights Hardened Men Break Down Desperate Plight of Sheep

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 4

Apart from loss of human life, which is rare, the most tragic aspect of bushfires is the wicked cruelty inflicted on dumb animals. Scenes…

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Wool and Its Price Comparison Of The Results

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 1

The greasy wool sold in Australia this season is likely to average about £17 a bale, compared with £13/2/ last season…

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Storing Root Crops by the Pit Method

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

When root crops have to be harvested and are not required for immediate use, certain types may be stored during the winter and early spring months in "pits" in the same way as potatoes are stored in the field. Carrots,…

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District Wool Appraisements

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

Included in Pitt, Son ond Badgery, Ltd's 15th wool appraisement were the following: Ac P. Callaghan, "Yarrah," Bendick Murrell, aaa we…

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Charm of Wool

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 3

Woollen jumpers for evening promise to be a cosy and comfortable fashion. Pictured here is a design for one in bright cyclamen wool with three-quarter length sleaves and a plain neckline. The skirt is a soft grey woollen fabric…

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Wool And War Canadian-American Position

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 8

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: The wool world has seen some quick changes since the war started…

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£3000 SALARY Wheat Board Appointment Criticised Junee Man's Defence

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 3

Resolutions of protest have been going around Australia from various organisations expressing resentment at the salary paid to the…

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