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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1906

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Encouragement for Sheep-breeders. a Prize of £100

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 4

THE Coonamble P. and A. Association are offering a prize of £100 at their forthcoming show to be held on May 15, 16 and 17, for the best pen of three…

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Farm and Field. Nitrate of Soda -- Position and Statistics

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 3

The annual circulars of the nitrate of soda experts were looked forward to this year in London writes the "Mark Lane Express," with more than usual…

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The Farmers' Friend

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 4

THOUGH somewhat paradoxical it is, nevertheless, a foot that, the much persecuted fox is a boon to the man on the land in some Quarters. A number of…

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Wool

Manilla Express · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 5

WINCHCOMBE, Carson & Co Ltd. report:—In Sydney there is an anxious inquiry for wool at the best rates established at last week's auctions…

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An African Wild Sheep

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 4

The "Daily News," of Denver. Colo., says: "Perhaps one of the most peculiar animals ever seen in this city is now on exhibition at the Zoo Menagerie,…

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Smelter Por Sheep and Lambs

Manilla Express · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 2

The question of suitable shelter for sheep at the lambing season is one that comes prominently before flockmasters at this period of the year, and it has been shown…

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Wool and Produce Reports

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 5

John Bridge and Co., Limited, report:— Wool,—For our twentieth sale of the season 1905-6 we brought forward on Monday…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles. [All Rights Reserved.] the Dairy Cow

Manilla Express · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 2

DAIRYING during the winter period is more profitable than daring summer. The price of dairy products is almost invariably higher during the cold months…

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The Farmer's Fowl

Manilla Express · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 2

Most farmer's consider utility as the important thing to be considered before embarking upon any new enterprise, and inquire, Is there a fair profit in raising…

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Bobs Wheat

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 2

IN the course of an interesting conversation with our local millers, Messrs. McIntyre and McIntosh, whose large stocks of Wheat, we had the pleasure of inspecting, they…

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Bobs Wheat

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 4

IN the Course of an interesting conversation with our local millers, Messrs. McIntyre and McIntosh, whoso large stocks of Wheat we had the pleasure of inspecting, they…

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Farmers and Settlers' Meeting

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 3

A MEETING of the members of the above was held at Frazer's hotel on Saturday afternoon last. There was a small attendance. Mr. J.H. Porter was…

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Farm and Field. Farm Yard Man[?]

The Moree News · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 3

Writing on the value of farmyard manure, Mr Short. chemist to the Experimental Farms, Canada makes the following remarks in a recent…

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Wool Buyers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1906 · page 3

This brief article would not be complete if allusion were not made to those busy men, the wool buyers. They come from all parts of the world to the…

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Where the Wool Goes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1906 · page 3

The wool goes, in the main, to Europe, France being the largest buyer. A small proportion goes to Japan, America, and India, while some…

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Wool and Produce Reports

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1906 · page 6

Tim Australian Woolbrokers' Association report:— Wool.—Since the close of the recent auctions, private enquiry has been…

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The Wool Trade. a Most Successful Season

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1906 · page 3

The hurrying home of many Continental buyers indicates that the wool selling season of 1905-06 has virtually closed. From now to the end of the…

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Farm Field and DAIRY. The "Cravings" of Pigs

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1906 · page 3

Every farmer who has kept pigs in confinement has observed their strange craving for seemingly unnatural substances — sand rock, soft brick, mortar,…

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Duties of a Dairy Inspector

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1906 · page 3

The work of dairy inspectors as designed by the law and desired by the Michigan State Department of Agriculture is (writes E. A. Haven…

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Bobs Wheat

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 13 April 1906 · page 5

IN the course of an interesting conversation with our local millers, Messrs. McIntyre and McIntosh, whose large stocks of Wheat we had the pleasure of ins[?]ing they…

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