Good Rain in N.S.W. and Queensland Wheat Harvest will be Helped
SYDNEY: New South Wales and Queensland have both had excellent rain in the last two days. In Sydney the rain meant more power failures, and in the west…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1947
704 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 23 of 36
Farmers and Graziers' Annual Ball Again an Outstanding Success
Those responsible for organising the Farmers' and Graziers' Wool Store Ball, which was held on the Show floor of their Verner Street Store on Friday night, must have been more than satisfied with the result of their efforts…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Substantial Rise in Wool Prices
At the opening of the 1947-8 wool sales in Sydney this week prices showed a substantial advance over closing rates last…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stud Sheep (Contributed)
"Wongajong," a tiny Border Leicester stud on the Wollondilly, near Goulburn, continues to add to its laurels and to its prestige…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wool Sales Values Maintained
Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd. report: for our first Sydney catalogne of the new season we submitted a selection of wools…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cattle Tick Eradication Campaign Deferred a Year
The Minister for Agriculture (Hon E. H. Graham, M.L.A.) announced to-day that the tick eradication campaign which was to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bright Wool Outlook: New South Wales Stock
The strong opening and improved values at the Sydney wool sales this week confirm the favourable indications noticeable in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Australian Wheat for England This Year 50,000,000 Bushels Expected
CANBERRA: Australia would ship at least 50,000,000 bushels of wheat to Britain this year, Viscount Addison forecast last night. Viscount Addison, Secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Shortage of Machinery Gives Problem to Boorowa Farmers
With the prospects of an excellent crop this season, farmers in the Boorowa district are faced with a heart breaking shortage…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sheep's Unusual Death
Mr. Herb Pratley, of Yarras (Bathurst) lost a merino ram under unusual circumstances, as a result of arsenic poisoning. It…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Yass Sheep Win Laverstock Trophy
Merino wethers, owned by Mr. N. Milson, “Laverstock,” Yass, won the Laverstock Trophy competition conducted by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Advances in Wool Values Influence Most Marked on Better Lines
Winchcombe Carson report :The marked advance in prices for most classes of wool must be accepted as an indication of the argent need for raw material abroad. Last season fear of depreciating currency values was regarded as…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dairy Costs Will Go Up Effect of 40-Hour Week
SYDNEY: The 40-hour week decision will be considered this week at a private inquiry which is being held by the Milk Board…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Single Farms for Soldier Settlers
The Minister for Lands (the Hon W. F. Sheahan, M.L.A.), has won State Cabinet's, approval for his scheme to enable…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wool Scarves to Scouts
LONDON (By Air Mall): The International Wool Secretariat presented each of 120 French Boy Scouts and Girl Guides…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd: Wool Report
For our first Sydney catalogue of the new Season we submitted a selection of wools drawn chiefly from Far Western NSW, with an odd clip from…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Goulburn Wool Auctions Preparations for Forthcoming Sales
The 1947-48 season, Goulburn wool sales will commence on the 24th-25th September, and all indications point to an even more…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Farmers & Graziers’ Co-operative Grain Insurance & Agency Company Ltd. 3rd September, 1947. Wool Report
We submitted a Catalogue of 7,052 bales on Tuesday, 2nd instant, comprising clips drawn largely from the North-Western Plains, the Central…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →1947-48 WOOL Action in Goulburn
Preparations are being made for the commencement of the 1947-48 wool season in Goulburn…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Goulburn Cattle Die from Poisoning Bracken Fern and Arsenic
A number of cattle in the Goulburn district had died from the effects of bracken fern and arsenical poisoning, said Mr. F. Hildred. Stock Inspector, at a meeting of the Goulburn Pastures Protection Board…
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