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

Farming & the land, 1916

1,249 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 10 of 63

Record for District Wool

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

Wool from the Walgett district took first pick of the excellent prices ruling at last week's Sydney auctions. Ten bales scoured fleece from Mr. A. J…

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Rowena Wool

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 4

Messrs. Irwin and Lee's Chelmsford Wool clip from Rowena was among the offerings at Winchcombe, carsons Sydney auction last week…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 4

Harrison, Jones, and Devlin, Ltd., offered at auction on Wednesday, a catalogue of 2942 bales of wool and every lot was well competed for by a…

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No Wheat for Queensland. To the Editor

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 3

Sir,—For the information of my fellow wheat growers I desire to state that after two months' consideration by the Department of Agriculture, I have…

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Wheat Held Up. Strike at Darling Harbor. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 2

As the result of the gantry men's strike of Darling Harbor ten wheat ships are held up and all wheat loading work has stopped…

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Farms for Returned Soldiers. Mr. Ashford's Scheme. Men Will Have To Be Assisted. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 2

The Minister for Lands stated to-day that there were two serious obstacles in the way of carrying out the scheme to provide land for returned soldiers. [?]…

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Armidale Sheep Sale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

Messrs. W. J. Hawke and Co., Armldale, notify in this issue that they are holding a sale of store sheep at the Municipal yards on Saturday, starting…

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Seized Wheat

The North Western Courier · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 4

Referring to a report in the Dally Telegraph of Wednesday, that the farmers of Wagga district were unable to supply all the information…

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Wheat Season, 1914

The North Western Courier · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 4

Clients from whom D. I. Bridge purchased 1914-16 wheat are requested by him to make prompt application to the Secretary. Wheat Aquisition…

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Record Wool Price

The North Western Courier · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 4

At the Sydney wool sales yesterday the A.M.L. and P. Co. sold on ac Clif from Booligal, fleece to 32½. 1st pcs 31¾d, bellies 34½d. The two latter…

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The Wool Market

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

Harrison, Jones & Devlin wired this morning We offered at auction Thursday 2,213 bales. Free Road stapled wools were short…

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Wool Sales. Fine "Bridge" Figures

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 6

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., have had several fine sales this season, each of which has disclosed results of an outstanding Character. Their…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Schute, Bell and Co Ltd. report under cate 14th February:—

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 6

Notwithstanding the renewed embarge against export of crossbred against export of crossbred [?] America Italy, prices of [?]b are well maintained…

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Farmers' Union Meeting

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

A meeting of farmers of the Tamworth district has been convened for this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the Oddfellows' Hall. The business of the…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 250…

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Farmers' Union Growing Movement at Tamworth. Inquiries from All Over the State. Constitution and Rules Adopted. What the Union Aims At

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 3

There was a large gathering of farmers in the Oddfellows' hall yesterday afternoon for the purpose of receiving the report of the committee appointed to [?]…

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Latest Sport To-day's Racing. Tips for Warwick Farm and Caulfield. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 2

Maiden Handicap: Unanimous, Miss Martian, Courate. Liverpool Mile: Brinsmead, Delara, Bhanavar…

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The Orchard. Practical Irrigation Farming. Pruning Irrigated Orchards

Manilla Express · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 2

A fruit tree or vino should be shaped and pruned to bear as large a crop of fruit as may be reasonably expected to mature properly, without injury to the…

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Farm and Field Original Articles. Effect of Fertilisers

Manilla Express · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 6

The effect on the growth of plants of the three principal kinds, of plant food --nitrogen, phosphate of lime, and potash is different. Each ingredient…

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Wheat Stacked

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 2

Over a million hags of wheat are stack between, forbes and Orange awaiting truck, some farmers in the district reached as high as sixteen bags to the acre…

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