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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 49 of 59

The Season. Bad Weather for Crops. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 October 1918 · page 1

Stormy conditions have prevailed during the past couple of days, but the much needed rain has kept off. Yesterday afternoon a thunderstorm…

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Next Tamworth Show. Appeal to Farmers and the Public. (To the Editor.)

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 October 1918 · page 1

Sir,—As one of the sub-committee appointed to advertise the public meeting to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday next, 11th inst., at 2.30 p.m., I…

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Rect Cross Wool

Manilla Express · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 4

The Red Cross ladies acknowledge receipt of two fleeces of wool from Mr T. Costelloe, New Mexico, Mr F…

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Wool Packs. Interesting Position

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 1

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., write:— "In another part of your paper two separate announcements of ours, referring to the wool-pack gamble. These…

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State Parliament. Farmers and Wheat Bags. Crown Lands and Rabbit Destruction. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Holman in reply to Mr. Oakes, said that owing to the large amount of business to be transacted he would not promise…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Thursday 10 October 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 [?] based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 2[?]…

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Dairying. When to Breed the [?]Er. a Question of Development

Manilla Express · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 2

Much data has been collected on the question of the age at which the first calving should take place, having regard to the ultimate utility of the cow, but…

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Working of Wheat Board

Daily Observer · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 3

At the last P.P.U executive meeting the statement appearing in the press, that £5,000,000 had been paid to agents for handling wheat, was discussed. It…

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Wool Offerings. Riverina Lines

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report Wool appraisements are proceeding steadily in Sydney. At the series which commence this week and…

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Spring Creek Farms

Daily Observer · Saturday 12 October 1918 · page 7

Spring Creek lucerne and dairy farms, which will be offered by auction on October 25, at Muswellbrook, are worthy of consideration by buyers in search…

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Australian Butter. Sale to British Government. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 14 October 1918 · page 2

Questioned regarding the rumors in the city that Australian butler had been sold Lo tho Bullish Government, Mr. Hughes said that he had sold the…

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Attunga CROPS

Manilla Express · Monday 14 October 1918 · page 2

The prospects of a decent wheat crop to my idea is out of the question. The Hack thistle in many instances has…

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Special Cattle Sale

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 1

A. L. Stewart and Co., in conjunction with Chas. A. Waugh, will held a special cattle sale at Ebor (Guy Fawkes) to-morrow. Wednesday,, 16th instant…

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Timber for Butter Boxes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 2

The serious position regarding the supply of timber for butter boxes has been brought under the notice of the Minister for Lands. The Minister…

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No Wool for Germany

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 2

Mr Hughes speaking at the Baltic Exchange said: "Dr. Solf says Germany wants wool from 5000,000 sheep. I cannot speak for Australian but I can…

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Butter and Cheese. Sold to British Government. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 2

Mr. Massey Greene announced that Mr. Hughes has sold the exportable, surplus butter this season to the British Government at 175/ per ewt., and the cheese at…

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Pastoral. Merino Sheep. At Nyngan Demonstration Farm

Manilla Express · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 2

Satisfactory progress is being made by the Department of Agriculture in the breeding of merino sheep undertaken at Nyngan Demonstration Farm…

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Wheat Pool Finances. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 2

Senator Russell, chairman of the Central Wheat Pool, status that up to the end of September the total sales were: 309,028,000 bushels. They had actually…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 2

These Mo tea 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. 389…

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The Dairying Industry

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 4

By common consent which is confirmed by our daily experience, the public associate our name, and connect us with, everything appertaining…

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