Farm and Field. Destroying Weeds on Paths. Original Articles. Special written for this column. All Rights Reserved. Cows and Water
Manilla Express · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 7
It is difficult to eradicate the idea that the quanity and quality of milk will be influenced by causing cows to drink water in excess. It is pointed Experiments as to the efficacy of arsenite of soda for killing grass and weeds on garden paths were recently carried out by Mr. H. C. Coggins, the…
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Manilla Express · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 7
According to the "Electric Review," we may hope that this new poweragency will extend its influence to the work of the farm, relieving us of much…
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The North Western Courier · Monday 2 March 1914 · page 2
At the Show there is for the first time to be a cattle drafting competition. This should be a great attraction. The prize is £15…
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The North Western Courier · Monday 2 March 1914 · page 4
Winchcomba, Carson 'Ltd. report:—A very keen enquiry continues for all descriptions of wool. Now that the weekly series have closed, operations…
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The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 March 1914 · page 2
New South Wales wheat spot Sydney 3/9 to 3/9½ trucks Darling Island. Forward wheat Sydney April-June buyers 3/10½, sellers 3/10½ April-September buyers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pastoral. the Sheep Maggot Fly. And its Parasite
Manilla Express · Wednesday 4 March 1914 · page 2
A report furnished by the Government Entomologist, as supervisor of the experiment station which has been established at Brewarinna for the…
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The North Western Courier · Wednesday 4 March 1914 · page 4
The horrors of carnivorous and cannibal sheep were seriously seriously discussed by the P.P. Board at Gundagai last…
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The North Western Courier · Wednesday 4 March 1914 · page 2
Schute Bell and Co. Ltd., wool and produce brokers Sydney report under date 2nd March:— Cable advices lead us to anticipate…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Keen Demand for Sheep Skins
The North Western Courier · Wednesday 4 March 1914 · page 2
Sheepskins are decidedly good property in Sydney just now Though supplies have been fairly heavy of late rates keep on a high level…
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The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 March 1914 · page 2
The local wheat market was very quiet to-day and operators transacted very little business. There were one or two sales for July-October at 3/11. Prices for other…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Price of Wheat. Wheat, 3s 9¾d to 3s [?]d. State Parliament
Manilla Express · Wednesday 4 March 1914 · page 4
N.S.W. Parliament was opened in full state to-day by the Governor. The Governor's Speech, after referring…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 148. Dairying. a Foot Disease. Cases Among Cattle
Manilla Express · Wednesday 4 March 1914 · page 2
Correspondence has lately reached the stock branch from several coastal districts, chiefly on the North Coast, indicating that cattle have been attacked…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Correspondence. a Demonstration Farm Wanted
The North Western Courier · Wednesday 4 March 1914 · page 2
Sir,—I do now wish to find fault with the methods of farming adopted by settlers in this district who are familiar with the climatic and other conditions…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Barraba Show First Day. Horse, Cattle and Sheep Awards. BARRABA
The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 2
The annual show of the Barraba P.A. and H. Association wan opened to-day and the attendance was good for the opening, although the weather was threatening…
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The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 2
The special attention of farmers and dairymen is drawn to the big sale of diary cattle to be held by Mahony and Co. at their town sale yards on Friday next…
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The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 2
The special attention of farmers and dairymen is drawn to the big sale of dairy cattle to be held by Mahony and Co. at their town sale yards on Friday next,…
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The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 2
Only a restricted amount of business was transacted in wheat circles to-day. Both buyers and sellers are pausing and concentrating their attention on Russin, as…
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The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 2
Only a restricted amount of business was transacted in wheat circles to-day. Both buyers and sellers are pausing and concentrating their attention on Russin, as…
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The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 2
The Londan wool sales were opened with a brisk market which became excited as the suits proceeded. Merino showed an advance from 5 to 7½…
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The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 2
The London wool sales were opened with n brisk market, which became excited as the sales proceeded. Merino showed an advance from 5 to 7½…
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