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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 49 of 63

Ireland Must Give More Men. Sinn Feiners and Farmers' Sons Won't Enlist. (Published, in "The Times.") DUBLIN

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 October 1916 · page 2

It is rumoured that Sir Edward Carson and Mr. Redmond are negotiating for a political compromise helpful to recruiting…

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Wheat Commission

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 2

"The Times'" says: "The Wheat Commission met yesterday, and discussed the difficulties of the problem of long voyages. The grain ships from North…

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Local Wool Clips

Manilla Express · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 3

Mr. W. H. Roberts, Glen Prarie, Manilla obtained 19 per [?]b. for merino fleece sold by Winchcombo, Carson,. Ltd., last Thursday. The…

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The War Importance of Roumania. German Victory Will Prelong War. Wheat and Oil Supplies (Published in The [?]) LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 2

Stanley Washburn, "Dimes" correspondent at Roumanian Headquarters, states that roumania's position is extraordinarily important to the Allied cause…

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Tamworth Store Cattle Sale

The North Western Courier · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 2

Attention is drawn to the fact that Messrs Lowcock and King, of Tomworth, are advertising a special store cattle sale in our columns to bo held in…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 6

The Auatralian Mercantile Land and Finance Co., Ltd., report under date 18th October:- Sales were resumed this week,…

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Are Agents "Screwing" the Farmers? Cornsacks and Wheat. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 2

In a letter to Mr. McGarry concerning the statement that certain agents are refusing to supply cornsacks to farmers unless the latter agree to deliver…

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Brisbane Wool Sales. Brisbane, Tuesday. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Brisbane, report:—

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 3

The third series of wool sales of the 1916-7 season opened today before the usual attendance of buyers, the selection of wools being fair and competition…

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Hard Wheat

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 4

Mr. Coupland, secretary of the Manilla Milling Company, inform us that the company will be acting as agents for the Government for…

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The Wheat Pool

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 4

Angry little fellows who don't want to fight are so full of scription, that the community hears of little else. How, ever, the war is quietly revolutioning…

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Lockhart Wheat Stack Fires. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 2

At the inquiry concerning the Lockhart wheat stack fire Finn and Thempson were committed for trial. Both men admitted being members of the…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 2

These Notes are Issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister or Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 285…

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

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 2

Early Bird's tips for Caulfied:—Hurdles: Home Rule or Eishon. Nursery: Percolator or Antoil. Steeplechase: New York or Bonnie…

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Tobacco Crop

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 4

We hear that some good che[?] were made by tohacco growers in Mai[?]illa tis season. It is said that one company of Chinese growers…

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Poultry Farming for Women. What One Woman Has Achieved

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 7

Many women are at present seeking new avenues of employment that will help to; fill the gaps in the ranks of men workers caused by the war--and…

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Warwick Farm Races. Sunlike Wins Liverpool Mile. Plenty the Handicap. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 4

The Warwick Farm Racing Club opened with fine weather. The attendance was fair. Results:- MAIDEN HANDICAP, 6 furs…

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Tamworth Store Cattle Sale

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 4

Attention is drawn to the fact that Messre. Lowcock and King, of Tamworth are advertising a special store cattle sale in our column to be held…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report At the Sydney wool sales to-day the market ruled in owners' favor under strong Japanese competition. Many lots sold…

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The Wool Market. Sydney, Monday. Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 3

At the Sydney wool sales to-day the market ruled in owners' favor under strong Japanese competition. Many lots sold at advanced rates…

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Important to Farmers and Pastoralists. Military Order Leave of Absence for Rural Workers

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 2

All men enlisted and called into Camp under, the Proclamation, issued under Part VI. of the Defence Act who, prior to their enlistment were engaged or…

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