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

Farming & the land, 1914

2,577 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 51 of 129

Pastoral. "Black Disease" in Sheep. An Invitation

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 2

The veterinary officerS of the Department of AgriculturE have lately been investigating a few cases of "black disease" in sheep which have…

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Wheat Markets. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 2

The London wheat market is cabled lower. The local market is practically lifeless, and though many local holders were willing to accept lower values millers,…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of tho Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of tho Department…

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Suggestions for Dairy Farmers

The North Western Courier · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 8

During the winter season when the supply of milk is low, the dairy farmer should overhaul his separator and insert any new duplicate paris…

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Farmers Should Grow Linseed. Oil Merchant's Offer. Does Not Appeal to Interstate Commission. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 2

Harold Meggitt, licensed oil merchant, giving evidence before the Interstate Commission to-day, opposed the reduction of the duty in linseed oil…

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Farmers Should Grow Linseed. Oil Merchant's Offer. Does Not Appeal to Interstate Commission. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 2

Harold Meggitt, licensed oil merchant, giving, evidence before the interstate Commission to-day, opposed the reduction of the duty in linseed oil…

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Labor Saving Appliances in the Dairy

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 3

Owners oF large dairies have hither to experienced. considerable difficulty in obtaining the services of reliable hands for their milking…

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Dairying. a North Coast Herd. What the Test Revealed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 2

Valuable testimony on the subject of herd testing in given by Mr. J. T. Young, of Bangalow, the owner of the herd that won first prize in the Tweed…

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Farm and Field. Original Articles. Breeding and Feeding

The North Western Courier · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 3

The old stock question, "Can butter at be fed into a cow, or it is a matter of breeding?" has recently been subjected of scientific investigation, and…

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Farm & Garden. by an Expert. Duck Farming

The North Western Courier · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 3

An important point to be considered in caring for your breeding stock is exercise. If your ducks have free range that is sufficient…

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Wool Report

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 5

Harrison, Jones and Devlin, Ltd., submitted for the last sale in the wool year (seasons 1913-1914) a catalogue of 1036 bales. The market has shown an…

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The Latest WHEAT

Manilla Express · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 6

Wheat prompt. Buyers 3s I0[?]d to 3s I0[?]d. Sellers 3s IId. Chick, auction, 3s 7[?]d to 3s IId…

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Brisbane Notes. June Wool Sales

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 3

The eighth and final series of the 1913-14 wool season were concluded last week under notably favorable conditions. The wool was drawn from all over the State,…

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Brisbane Notes. June Wool Sales

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 3

The eighth and final series of the 1913-14 wool season were concluded last week under notably favorable conditions. The wool was drawn from all over the State,…

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Suggestions for Dairy Farmers

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 5

During the winter season when the supply of milk is low, the dairy farmer should overhaul his separator and insert any new duplicate parts required. The bowl should…

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N.S.W. Wheat Growers. Why They Should Supply Official Information

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 6

Mr. John B. Trivett. Government Statistician. has issued the following memorandum to N.S.W. wheat growers— The police officers throughout the wheat…

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N.S.W. Wheat Growers. Why They Should Supply Official Information

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 6

Mr. John B. Trivetz, Government Statistician, has issued the following memorand[?] to N.S.W. wheat growers:- The police officers throughout the wheat…

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Farming and Mining Inventions

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 4

Messrs. Grinith and Hassel, Patent Attorneys, of 77 Castlereagh-street. Sydney, report that the following applications for patents connected with the farming and…

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Farm and Field. Original Articles. Effects of Lime on Soil

Manilla Express · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 7

The chemical action of lime on soils is very striking. It decomposes the dormant mineral plant food, and thus renders available for the plant…

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Sheep Fly Experiments. Mr. Foggatt's Investigations

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 June 1914 · page 4

At the Yarrowin sheep-fly investigation, Brewarrina, tests are being carried on with 14 different proprietary specifies, and also some mixtures…

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