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

Farming & the land, 1918

1,177 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 21 of 59

Country Wool Dealing

Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 6

Among other matters provided for under the War Precautions (Wool) Regulations amended rules of practice gazetted in the Commonwealth of Australia…

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Police Court (Before Major Crane, P.m.) Friday April 12. Alleged Cattle Stealing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 4

Angus Armstrong (38), and Francis Joseph Gerard, on remand, were charged with that they did in company the came with the other, on or…

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Late Telegrams. Dishonesty of Dairymen. How the Consumer is Deluded. Tricks of the Trade. "Direct From Cow to Consumer." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 1

In the industrial Court to-day Judge Curlewis continued the hearing of the application of the Milk, lee Carters' and Dairymen's Employees' Union for an…

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Farmers and Wheat

Daily Observer · Thursday 18 April 1918 · page 3

Mr. H. S. Secomb, secretary of the Tamworth branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, has received an advice from the general secretary that…

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Soldier Settlers. Wheat Farming at Forest Vale

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 April 1918 · page 4

The Minister for Lands (Mr. W. G. Ashford), has received a report of the harvest results obtained at the Forest Vale Farm Area, near Condobolln…

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Federal Parliament Wool Tops Controversy. Profit on Commonwealth Ships. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 18 April 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mr. Charlton that he hoped before the end of the week to make a general statement covering the case of…

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Shortage of Trucks. Nemingha Farmers Suffering Great Loss

Daily Observer · Thursday 18 April 1918 · page 5

Mr. J. J. Lord, chairman of the lucerne section of the Primary Producers' Union, is perturbed over the shortage of trucks. He states that during…

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Australia's Wheat

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 3

Mr. J. W. T. Duvel, an official of the United States Department of Agricultures at present in Melbourne and it is understood that his visit may…

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Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 5

Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company, Ltd., report under date 17th April:—Appraisements resumed in Brisbane…

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Stealing a Sheep. Barraba

Daily Observer · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 2

At the local court to-day Janet White was charged with that she did steal one sheep, valued at 25/, the property of Allan Crowley, at Rockmore, on April 5…

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Market Reports. Wool Offerings Resume

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd, report:—Wool appraisements re-started in Sydney last Monday and will continue without a break unit May 2nd…

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Warwick Farm Acceptances. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 5

Following are the acceptances for Warwick Farm on Saturday:— Hurdle Race: Tararu Jack, Frigate Bird, Ranlawn, Dick Wedgewood,…

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Wheat Dockages

Daily Observer · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 5

A recommendation from the Wheat Committee of the P.P.U. that the dockages on sound wheat be reduced by at least 30 per cent. has been left in the…

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Constitution of Wheat Board

Daily Observer · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 5

A recommendation from the Wheat Sectional Committee of the P.P.U. that steps be taken with a view to having the Wheat Pool placed under a Board,…

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Cultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Saturday 20 April 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. 363…

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Dairying. Diseases of Calves. And Some Simple Suggestions

Manilla Express · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 2

Two interesting addresses on the diseases of calves occupied a recent meeting of the Kyogle branch of the Agricultural Bureau. Mr. G. Fleming…

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Water on the Farm. The Requirements of Live Stock

Manilla Express · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 2

The presence of organic matter, as stated in a previous article, is generally beneficial when the water is being used for irrigation purposes, but it is a…

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America's War Hustle Ship Launching Record. Wheat For Belgians

Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 2

Washington reports: The Liberty War Loan is going well. The subscriptions already total £200,000,000. Shipbuilder Schwab will be launching…

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Miscellaneous Items. Advice to Farmers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 1

Circulars are being distributed among farmers who hold certificates in the 1916-17 wheat pool advising them not to sell them. It is being…

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Sheep From Bogoabri

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 April 1918 · page 4

Any sheep offerings showing prime quality changed hands readily at Homebush last Thursday. But other sorts were in irregular demand and…

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