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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1929

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Green Colouration in Wool. Investigations Into Its Cause

The Bombala Times · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 3

Though distinctly uncommon, it is not a very rare thing to see wool which shows a greenish discolouration, and at times a reddish colouration has been…

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Export of Stud Sheep Embargo Advocated

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 2

One of the resolutions on the agenda-paper for the 25th congress of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia, which will…

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Wool Sales Closing Series

Delegate Argus · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 2

The Secretary, Farmers & Graziers' Co-op. Co. Ltd. reports:— On the l6th inst. we submitted a catalogue of 6,910 bales,…

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Commercial Wool

The Bombala Times · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 1

Schute, Bell & Co. Ltd., report:—The particular value of Japanese competition in the Sydney market has been emphasised from time to time…

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McCormick-Deering "Farmall." Solves Farm Power Problems

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 3

In this edition, the International Harvester Company announce per our advertising columns, their intention to hold a Demonstration of…

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Sydney Wool Sales Values Generally Unchanged

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 2

The Secretary, Farmers & Graziers Co-op. Co. writes 7/5/29:—We offered a catalogue of 6,139 bales on 6th inst., which can be discribed…

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Wool Report

The Bombala Times · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd., report:—We held our last sale of the weekly series on Wednesday, 8th May, when we submitted a catalogue, of…

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Mortality in Sheep Wastage That Might Be Prevented

The Bombala Times · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 3

It is regrettable that stockowners do not pay more attention to countracting the known causes of wastage in flocks, many…

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The Wool Outlook Conditions Dictate Caution

Delegate Argus · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date May 21:— The wool market gives no cause for particularly cheerful feelings…

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Cattle and Sheep Sale

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

Jas. H. Montague (Auctioneers) report that there was a very large yarding of stock at their sale held at Cooma on Thursday 16th inst.,…

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Commercial Wool Market

The Bombala Times · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

Schute, Bell & Co., Ltd., report:—The market has been virtually unchanged at the Brisbane sales this week. Stability is the present…

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The Wool Trade Pessimism Versus Optimism

Delegate Argus · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date May 29:—The Continent has quite recently displayed more interest in the…

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Stud Sheep Export. Mr. Tully Quotes Figures

The Bombala Times · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 3

Mr. J. M. Tully, M.L.A., speaking at Bowning, predicted that the reduced price of wool of the last two seasons must have the effect of reducing land…

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Wool not over Plentiful Its Competitors' Exaggerated

Delegate Argus · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date June 12:— Inquiry for wool privately continues quiet in Sydney. Sales take…

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Tobacco Crop at Coringle Creek

Delegate Argus · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 3

The experimental operations of Messrs. Ridley and Sons at Coringle Creek, near Orbost, have been watched with interest by…

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Worms in Sheep. An Effective Drench

The Bombala Times · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 6

The efficacy of the copper sulphate and mustard drench for treatment of stomach worms in sheep has frequently been referred…

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Wool Carriage on the Railways

The Bombala Times · Friday 21 June 1929 · page 3

The following circular letter has been sent to all graziers in the district by the Southern Area Commissioner:—…

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Danger Ahead for Wool

The Bombala Times · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 3

In the year 1927 Australasia produced roughly one-third of the wool grown in the world, arid if fine wools alone are considered the percentage…

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Boys For Farm Work

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 2

The Big Brother Movement appeals to our readers to assist them in the placing of the 20 Little Brothers that they are…

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Sheep Killing Dingoes

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 2

A writer recently gave his opinion in regard to the methods of attack by dingoes on sheep. In his experience of dingoes the…

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