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

Farming & the land, 1949

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Dry Ploughing Can Damage Soil Advice From Cowra Experiment Farm Manager

The Burrowa News · Friday 18 February 1949 · page 3

Ploughing cultivation land while it is dry can cause damage to the soil structure, said Mr. C. Walkden Brown, manager of the Cowra…

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Dry Ploughing Has Its Dangers Advice From Cowra Experiment Farm Manager

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 1

Ploughing cultivation land while it is dry can cause damage to the soil structure, said Mr. C. Walkden Brown manager of the Cowra Experimental Farm. "Cultivation experiments have…

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Farmer Found Shot Dead

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 1

WAGGA: Thomas Donald Cowall, 52, single, of "Maryvale," Lake Albert, near Wagga, was found dead in the milking shed…

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Junior Farmers Captain's Flat Branch

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 4

Mr. J. Blacklock, District Supervisor of the Junior Movement will visit Captain's Flat on Wednesday. He will…

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Crookwell Dairy Difficulties Statement By Chairman

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 1

Commenting on reports appearing in the press regarding the situation of suppliers of milk in the Crookwell district in relation to the Crookwell Dairy Rural Co-operative Society. Ltd., the chairman of directors of that company stated…

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Wool Trimmings

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 3

High angle beret in beige wool felt trimmed with clipped wool pom-poms…

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Mr. Gerathy Replies Crookwell Dairy Dispute

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 4

"In reply to the statement made by the Chairman of the Crookwell Dairy Society, published in yesterday's 'Post.' concerning my attendance at a meeting of Crookwell suppliers, I wish to correct portion of his alleged remarks," stated the…

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Wool Sales in Goulburn 82½d For Xb

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 5

In spite of industrial trouble in the trade, sales were continued in Goulburn to-day when the crossobred…

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Effort to Save Wheat Plan

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Thursday (A.A.P.): Last minute negotiations now in in progress that may save the…

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Wool and Local Mills Great Britain's Flocks

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 6

"Wool generally has continued to sell readily and any change in prices for merino and the finer crossbreds has been upward. It…

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Wool and Demand by Local Mills Great Britain's Flocks

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—Wool generally has continued to sell readily and any change in prices for merino and the finer crossbreds has been upward. It is obvious that most millmen find themselves inadequately stocked with raw materials…

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Wool Dispute Hits Goulburn Workers Union Demand To Fall Into Line With Other Centres

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 1

Acting on instructions from the Federated Storemen and Packers' Union, Goulburn wool store employees last night joined Sydney and Newcastle men in a ban on overtime and deliveries of wool. Action of Goulburn storemen…

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Wool Market Firm Yesterday State Record 100½ For Brokens At Goulburn; Top Price 188d

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 5

High prices were again established yesterday when 1 bale Ex Sup E branded SFP/Hillcrest/Bigga realised 188d and 5 bales Sup Bkn from the same clip were sold for 100½d. Other outstanding sales…

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Provision of Small Farmlets at Boorowa Suggested by Council Rural Bank Asked to Give Consideration to Scheme

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 1

A suggestion that lands in the vicinity of Boorowa be resumed and made available for small farmlets, was made at Boorowa Shire Council's meeting last Friday. Cr. S. D. Bobbin brought the matter forward; and after…

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Sprays to Kill Blight in Potato Crops

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 4

For many years it has been the practice in other countries to kill potato vines during late blight epidemics so as to prevent the disease reaching the tubers. Chemicals such as sulphuric acid, copper sulphate, sodium chlorate and dinoc…

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Motor Bike Struck Sheep Two Men Injured Near Murrumbateman

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 2

When the motor bike they were riding collided with sheep near Murrumbateman this morning, two men were…

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81,500 Bales Of Wool Held Up

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY: The wool storemen's dispute is holding up the export of 81,500 bales of wool, valued at more than £5 mllion. Six ships are waiting in Sydney and Newcastle to load the…

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Motor Bike Hits Sheep

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 2 March 1949 · page 8

When the motor bike they were riding collided with sheep near Murrumbateman. two men were injured, and admitted to…

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Wool Labelling Act Expected Soon

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 2 March 1949 · page 5

The Labelling Act, which will provide for the correct description of content of apparel displayed for sale in Australia, is expected to be enforced within the near future. Both woolgrowers and the public generally will receive…

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U.S.A. Preference for Fine Wools Africa Imports German Sheep

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 2 March 1949 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Stronger competition has been experienced from america for spinners merino wools at recent Newcastle sales and any change in prices for them has been upward. Latest mail advices indicate…

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