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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 9 of 57

Wool Report

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 3

The Farmers & Graziers Co-op. Co. Ltd. reports on the 15th inst.:— Our Appraisement Catalogue No. 14, comprising 10,806 bales was…

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Wool Appraisements

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Limited report: Our appraisement No. 14 was finalised on Wednesday, 14th instant, and below are some of the…

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Pastoral Problems Rabbits Fairly Plentiful

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 1

The Stock Inspector. Mr. A. Doust, in his report to the P.P. Board on Tuesday stated the pastoral and agricultural outlook was only fair…

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Raising Fat Lambs Value Of Root Crops Urged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 5

Whilst the production of fat [?]embsis increasing considerably in the southern tablelands district it would appear in numbers and in growth, is…

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Girl Junior Farmers Camp at Nowra

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

L Leila Bush, of the District School, has written the following following description of the Girl Junior Farmers' Camp at Nowra,…

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Wheat Certificates

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

Wheat, growers are reminded that certificates for wheat delivered to No. 2 pool are now issuing and are being posted direct to the grower…

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Wool Appraisements

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson report: 9600 bales of wool were appraised at our Sydney catalogue yesterday. Results included L. G. Deuchar, Bango, Yass,…

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Angora Wool For Sweaters In Pastel Shades Unconventional Notes : Millinery Trimmed With Fur : Berets

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

Sweaters of finest angora wool in lovely pastel shades are being knitted with sequins worked into the whole design or merely on the yoke and sleeve bands and on the high…

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Crops Could Not Be Stripped Skeleton Weed's Grip

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

This has been a very favourable season for the growth of skeleton weed--by far the worst weed with which wheat farmers have to…

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Sheep and Wool Classes

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 8

The Department of Education intimates by advertisement in this issue that the sheep and wool classes will be resumed at…

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Wool Report

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 7

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-op., Co., Ltd., reports on the 15th inst.:Our Appraisement Catalogue No. 14. comprising 10,806 bales, was…

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Wool and Shipping Transport Problems

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 1

Winchcombe Carson Ltd report:—The anomaly at present prevails that ample wool is available in "Australia, but in the…

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Wool Report Pitt. Son and Badaery, Ltd.. report

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 8

SYDNEY, February 16.--Our fourteenth appraisement catalogue was finalised yesterday. The catalogue was a substantial…

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Prospects Bright for Crookwell Show Sixty-third Exhibition Big Cattle Entries

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 3

Although entries do not close until to-morrow (Thursday) night there are indications that many long standing records will go overboard at the sixty-third annual Crookwell Show to be held next…

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Feed and Shelter Edible Trees and Shrubs Their Value to Sheep Owner

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 8

The provision of belts of edible trees which can be lopped when necessary is a form of insurance against drought that should not…

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Socks for Soldiers Guide for Knitters Four-ply Wool Best

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

The great need at present is for socks for our men in the army--literally thousands of pairs are urgently required. The most…

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Root Crops How to Store Them Method of Pitting

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 8

When root crops have to be harvested and are not required for immediate use, certain types may be stored during the winter…

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Junior Farmer Notes Next Week's Show Final Reminders

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 4

Notwithstanding the adverse season experienced the juniors are keen and anxious to make as fine a display at next week's…

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Purchase of Wool Graziers To Hold Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 7

SYDNEY, Thursday: A special meeting of the Australian Woolgrowers' Council, attended by representatives of all States,…

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Ornate In Silver And Gold: Heavy Necklets: Sales In The Air Gloves With Silver Trails : Decorative Styles : Wool, Silk, And Leather : Autumn Wear

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

Gloves With Silver Trails : Decorative Styles: Wool Silk And Leather : Autumn Wear…

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