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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 24 of 57

Wool Appraisements

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd., report on 3rd May:— Matters are now very quiet in the local wool trade…

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Cootamundra Special Sheep Sale

The Young Chronicle · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 10

We publish hereunder a report of the special sheep sale conducted by Messrs. George Thompson and Co. In conjunction with New Zealand…

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Sheep Sale at Cootamundra

The Young Chronicle · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

On Friday, May 17, the Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co, Ltd., Sydney, in conjunction with T. Williams and Co., auctioneers,…

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Wheat Certificate Delays

The Young Chronicle · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 8

In reply to the Young Chamber of Commerce's representations regarding delay in the issuing of wheat certificates to farmers, the State…

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Sheep Improvement Merino Ewe Competition

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 5

The annual Merino Ewe Competition for 1940 has been launched by the "Farmer and Settler" in conjunction with the…

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Cattle Tick Future Methods Of Control

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

The steadily increasing cost of tick eradication is causing concern in both Federal and State circles, and whilst it is…

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Oversea Wheat Position Lindley Walker Wheat CO.'s Special Market Report

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

Mr. Thos. Crawford, Boorowa agent for Lindley Walker Wheat Co. Ltd., has handed us the following for publication:—…

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When Thirst Has Been Quenched Cattle Act Much Like Humans

The Young Chronicle · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

A humorous comparison with the case of a man hurrying into a bar but coming out slowly was drawn by Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.M., at…

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Australia's Wool Income Forty Per Cent Increase Expected

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

An increase of 40 per cent, is likely in Australia's wool income of 1939-40. The higher average price of 13. 4375d per lb., Australian currency, for the clip under the British purchase scheme and larger production, are the factors…

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Warning About Corn[?]cks Advice to Growers Wheat Broad's Plans

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 6

The following appeared in the "S.M. Herald" under date 24th April, 1940:—"The Australian Wheat Board the…

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A New Star in the Tractor World Farmall-a with "Clearvision" Is Wonderful Time Saver

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

A small tractor built to give the driver a Cull and intimate view of his job as he travels, is something which farmers have no doubt…

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Farming Facts Water in the Soil

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 6

It is not generally known that wheat roots often extend up to 6 feet into the soil. Here is another little known fact that has been shown…

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Junior Farmers' Club

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 7

At the Show meeting last Saturday, when a letter was read from Mr. R. S. Greive, stating his intention of visiting Boorowa and…

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Remarkably Few Sheep Crippled in Transit

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 3

Interesting figures relating to sheep crippled while being transported to the saleyards were made available by Mr. Hudson, manager…

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Special Sheep Sale at Cowra

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 3

Norman C. Bellamy, and Co., of Cowra, report that at their special sheep sale on the 10th inst. they [?]arded 11.000 good quality sheep in…

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Exhibits of Sheep Knotty Point At Shows

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 8

In accordance with a decision of the Southern Tablelands Show Societies' Union, each society affiliated with the union will be…

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Sheep Losses in Transit Station Manager's Figures

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

During discussion at the monthly meeting of the Young branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association concerning the sheep losses in…

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Southern Exhibit At R.A.S. Societies Urged To Help Wool Section

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

Show societies embraced by the Southern Highlands Union are to be asked to extend greater support to…

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Sheep Skins In Appraisement Scheme

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 8

Sheep skins have been brought within the appraisement scheme. The Central Wool Committee is empowered to set…

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Sheep Improvement Merino Ewe Comp

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 8

The annual Merino Ewe Competition for 1940 has been launched by the "Farmer and Settler" in conjunction with the…

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