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

Farming & the land, 1914

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Estimating the Weight of Cattle

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 7

Measure round the animal close behind the shoulder, then along the back from the fore part of the shoulder blade to the bone at the tail. Multiply…

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Wheat Markets. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

In consequence of the receipt of a cable from London stating that the wheat market continues neglected with prices being in buyers' favor, local shippers and…

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Destructive Fire on Farm. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

A fire at Big Springs near Wagga on Monk's farm resulted in the destruction of a large machinery shed and contents. The damage is estimated at /c=p/700…

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Destructive Fire on Farm. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

A fire at Big Springs near Wagga on Monk's farm resulted in the destruction of a large machinery shed and contents. The damage is estimated at £700…

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Farm and Field. Original Article Rotations and Fertilisers

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 7

Through the judicious selection of a suitable preceding crop for the following crop, it is practicable to increase and render more certain the action of…

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Importance of Water to Crops

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 7

Experiments conducted for the past fourteen years have led to the following conclusions of interest to the practical farmer in the matter of rotation…

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High Prices for Cattle and Sheep

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 March 1914 · page 2

In the Newcastle fat stock market of 5th March, the very [?]igh average of £13 per had was secured for a line of fat bullocks from the Peel…

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Market Report. Cattle Sale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 4

V. J. Byrnes conducted a most successful sale of cattle at the Manilla yards on Tuesday last. Over 200 head were yarded on account of Messrs. Bell, Graver,…

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London Wool Sales

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 4

At the London wool sales there was a strong market for merinos, while fine crossbreds were very firm but the market for medium crossbreds was somewhat…

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London Wool Sales

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 4

At the London wool sales there was a strong market for merinos, while fine crossbreds were very firm but the market for medium crossbreds was somewhat…

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Wheat Markets. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 2

Wheat on spot for prompt delivery was 3/8¾ to 3/9, and at country stations 3/4, equal to ex trucks Darling Island 3/8½, April-June 3/9¾, April to September…

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High Prices for Fat Cattle and Sheep

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

In the Newcastle fat stock market of 5th March, the very high average of £13 per head was secured for a line of fat bullocks from the Peel River L. and M…

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High Prices for Fat Cattle and Sheep

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

In the Newcastle fat stock market of 5th March the very high uverage of £13 per head was secured for a line of fat bullocks from the Peel River L. and M…

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Wheat Markets. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

Private cables stale that Liverpool wheat options on Monday advanced a farthing per bushel. London and Liverpool cargo wheat markets are weaker. Spot wheat…

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Wool Sales. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

At the London wool sales prices for all orts were well maintained…

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Wool Sales. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

At the London wool sales prices for all sorts were well maintained…

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Handling of Wheat Traffic. Conditions Prevailing at Worrai. Loss Sustained by Farmers

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

The shortage of trucks has been a matter of considerable worry and financial loss to runners and business people in the Tamworth district for some time past. At…

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Handling of Wheat Traffic. Conditions Prevailing at Worral. Loss Sustained by Farmers

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

The shortage of trucks has been a mutter of considerable worry and financial loss to farmers and business people in the Tamwonh district, for some time past. At…

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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. 150. Agricultural. Pickling Seed Wheat. Recommendations for the Season

Manilla Express · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

Bunt, or stinking smut, is the commonest trouble that the wheat farmer has to contend against, and the adoption of some method of prevention or…

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Giving Up Dairying

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

It is a regrettable fact (says the Inverell "Times") that a number of those interest[?] in the dairying industry in this district are giving…

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