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

Farming & the land, 1918

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Death of Well-known Farmer. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 2

Adam Cudden, a well-known farmer in the Wellington dis[?]ri[?], died in hospital as the result of being kicked by a horse…

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Share Farming

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 4

Amongst the men who came along to this office to inquire about a dairy farm that was advertised in our columns [?] being ready for lease, was one who…

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Cattle Sale

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 4

"Messrs. Crane and Co. report having held a special sale fo cattle at Glennio's Yards Morce on Wednesday last when they had forward 2300 head…

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Wheat Dockages

Daily Observer · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 3

The wheat certificates for 1917-18 [?]op are being circulated in the district. Owing to the effect of the uncertain season the majority of the certificates show…

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Wheat Dockages

Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 1

In our yesterday's issue, a paragraph lealing with wheat certificates for the 1917-18 crop, stated that the majority of [?]he certificates showed dockages to a…

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State Parliament. Child Slavery. Charges Against Dairy Farmers Untrue Coal Mine Trouble. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr Bruntnell asked the Acting Treasurer, as the Cabinet had not come to a decision regarding the payment of…

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Uralla Show. Opening Day Sheep Exhibits Not Up to Average. Other Sections Very Good. The Awards. URALLA

Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 5

The 39th show was opened by Mr. Ashford, Minister for Lands, to-day. He expressed pleasure at being present and congratulated the society on the fact that…

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Wool Report

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 2

The A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd., report under date 27th Feb.: On the termination of the last round of appraisements on Thursday, 14th Feb., the…

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Quick Clearing of Wool Clip

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 2

Winchcombe Carson, Ltd., report under date 26th February:—Wool appraisements are again in full swing in Sydney after a recess of a little over…

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Newcastle Show. Great Increase in Entries. Cattle Exhibit Better Than Ever. West Matland

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 3

The Newcastle, show was opened today in fine weather. There was an interesting display of exhibits, and a record entry, being an increase of 800 in…

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State Parliament. Vacancies for Returned Soldiers. Erecting Wheat-Cleaning Machines. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 2

Replying to Mr. McGarry, in the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier said the Cabinet had to-day considered a scheme for the construction of railways…

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Inverell Show. a Record for the Jubilee Splendid Cattle Exhibits. District Trophy Attracts Visitors. INVERELL

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 5

Inverell's Jubilee Show commenced to-day. The weather was fine and pleasant, and there was an excellent intendance for the first day. The feature of…

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Warwick Cattle Sale

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 2

Mesrs. McDougal and Co., Warwick, will offer 1000 herd of cattle at noon on the 15th March, including 250 head Hawkwood Station bred cows with 150…

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Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 4

Australian, Merantile, Land and Finance Company, Ltd., report under date 27th February:—On the termination of the last round…

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Quick Clearing of Wool Clip

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: Wool appraisements are again in full swing in Sydney after a recess of a little over a week. Within the next…

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Harbor Wheat Stackers. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 2

Wheat stackers in the outer harbor have ceased work owing to refusal of the Government to adopt the day work system…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Saturday 2 March 1918 · 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. 357…

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A Wheat Storage Problem. Protection from Weevils

Manilla Express · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 2

A few months ago a special committee was appointed to investigate the important question of weevil infestation of wheat, and their progress report has…

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Dairying. a Business Proposition. Dairy Farming for Profit

Manilla Express · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 2

As proving that business method does pay when applied to dairy farming, some data collected by the Ohio agricultural experiment station (U.S.A.) is presented…

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F.A.Q. Wheat. 58 1/2 Los Per Bushel

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 1

Last week the fair average quality standard for the wheat of this State for this season was fixed at 58 1/2lbs to the Imperial bushel by the grain trade…

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