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New England · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1950

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U.s. Develops New Breed of Sheep

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 4

An all purpose farm sheep said to produce both high quality wool and large meat car[?] cases has been developed in the…

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New Wheat Hybrids Resistant To Stem Rust

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 3

Considerable interest has been displayed by wheat-growers in New South Wales in the activities of the Department of Agriculture to provide new varieties of which will be resistant to the new races of…

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J. O. Wool Profits Setup Causes Dissatisfaction

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 5

“The Armidale branch of the Graziers’ Association has decided to request the executive of the Association to…

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Northern N.s.w. Farmers' Union Glen Innes Branch

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 6

The financial year commenced on May [?] and subscriptions are now due. MEMBERS: Signing a BANK…

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Dry Farming Is Feature Of Orphanage Garden

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 5

Dry farming is a feature of Junior Farmers' gardens at St. Patrick's Orphanage, Armidale…

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Cutting Losses Of Crop Caused By Potato Moth

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 3

In certain seasons the potato mo[?] may cause losses of up to 60 per cent. of early potato crops, and from 25 to 40 per cent. in…

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Hail Wipes Out Glen Innes Crops

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 2

Hail stones the size of tennis balls driven by a strong wind caused widespread damage to crops property in the…

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Sheep Classing Is Important

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 3

Every breeder would be better off if he discarded all sheep of less than average standard in his flock—in many…

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Were You Butter Off In 1940?

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 2

It’s almost a toss-up whether you are better off at the commencement of 1950 (with no war) than you were at the same time in January 1940—with a war…

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Bright Wool Outlook Synthetic Fibre Petition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 10

The level of values for wool tops overseas indicates general confidence in future prices for the sheeps' staple. On…

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To the Editor “Too Many Wheat Carters”

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 4

Mr. N. East Writes: I read with interest Mr. E. J. Rogers’ letter in the “Times” of January 4, with reference to…

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Mr. Doyle’s Frank Reply to Critics Of “Wool Plan”

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 2

Mr. J. H. Doyle, of “Merawah,” Boggabilla. in a letter published in a recent issue of the Scone “Advocate,” is…

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Coming Sales Dairy Herd at Auction

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 4

Bert Daley and Sons will auctio nthe well-known dairy herd account Mr. A. S. Rolfe on Saturday, January 21. at 2…

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Sheep and Wool

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 5

Every breeder would be better off if he discarded all sheep of less than, average standard in his flock — in…

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Sheep Sale Full Yarding Cleared

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 5

A full yarding of sheep was sold last Saturday afternoon. The selling agents were…

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Drenching Sheep for Worms Some Important Precautions

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 8

Sheep being drenched for worms should be kept in a standing position with head held…

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Bright Wool Outlook Synthetic Fibre Position

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 2
Also in Guyra Argus

The level of values for wool tops overseas indicates general confidence in, future prices for the sheeps' staple. On…

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7,500 Bales Of Wool Consigned

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 4

Since the wool season beban at Uralla in October more than 7500 bales have been consigned…

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Crop Activities In Northern New England

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 5

Sowing of maize in the Glen Innes district was completed early in December, and as…

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