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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 23 of 57

Sheep Losses in Transit Department Criticised "Not Enough Consideration Shown."

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

How, some years ago, he had seen shunting operations performed in the local railway yards with a loaded…

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Long-range Wheat Plan "Bound Up With Nation's War Effort"

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

Remarking that the matter was of great importance and one that was intimately bound up with the nation's war effort, the secretary of…

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Super. Shortage Position Still Unsatisfactory Young Farmers Renew Representations

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 4

In view of the foot that, although the position elsewhere has improved, the situation in this district in regard to obtaining supplies of…

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Pig Raising Offers Good Respects Expert to Address Young Farmers District Council Resolutions

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

"Undoubtedly there is a great future before the pig industry," said Mr. B. J. Stocks, of Cunningar, who is well qualified to speak on…

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Last Chance for Farmers A. and P. Forms Not Returned

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 2

On April 19 the Young police sent out 517 agricultural and pastoral return forms which district farmers were required to fill in,…

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Wool and War Needs Australian Sheep Totals Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 3

As far as the wearing capacity of wool is concerned, it is definitely securing a good advertisement out of the war. Fabrics made from it are…

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Wool Report

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 5

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co., Ltd. reports on the 6th instant:-- It has been arranged that the…

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Cattle Die Braidwood Has A Mystery

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 1

BRAIDWOOD: The unaccountable death of a number of cattle on the Manar property is causing Mr. W. D. Gordon some…

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Scope for Improvement Farmers Must Be Self-reliant Changing Conditions

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 2

There are few, if any, industries whose position cannot be enormously improved by careful stocktaking and a revision of…

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Dairy Cleanliness Value of Ample Water Storage Essential

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 8

The provision of ample water supplies at all times for the washing of dairy utensils as well as the floors of the milking shed…

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Farm Machinery Should Be Protected When Not in Use

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 8

With that time of the year at hand when both sowing and harvesting machinery will be temporarily out of commission, it is…

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Free Publications On Farmine

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 8

More than 14,500 farmers applied last year for literature issued by the Department of Agriculture. Some 175,000 copies…

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Sheep Dog Trials

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 2

Novice and open sheep dog trials will be conducted during the period of the coming Sydney Sheep Show. In addition to liberal prize-money…

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Wool Report

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 8

The Farmers & Graziers’ Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 6th instant:— It has been arranged that the clearing up appraisements of the…

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War Time Wool Winchcombe Carson’s Review

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 8

Wool appraisements in Australia, plus the limited quantities sold privately before the war, are estimated to produce £58,500,000 in the…

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“Bookham Battler” Will Receive Donated Sheep Now Owners Asked to Get in Touch With Mr. Shannon

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Shannon, of stated to-day that the “Bookham Battler” now has grass on his property which was devastated by fires…

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Special Sheep & Cattle Sale

The Young Chronicle · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 9

Messrs. H. M. Troup and Co., of Young wish to draw the attention of all district stockowners to the special sheep and cattle sale they will be…

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Wool and War Needs Australian Sheep Totals

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 6

Winchcombe Carsos Ltd. report on the the instant:— As far as the wearing capacity of wool is concerned, it is definitely…

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Special Cattle Sale

The Young Chronicle · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

Messrs. Norman C. Bellamy and Co. advise that they will be holding a special cattle sale at Cowra on Friday, May 17, when they will offer…

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Wool Appraisements

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 8

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-op. Co. Ltd. reports on the 6th instant:— It has 'been arranged that the clearing up appraisements of the…

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