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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 53 of 59

Small Wool Purchases. Disabilities of Country Men. Leut-Col. Abbott Seeks Information

Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 November 1918 · page 1

On the 23rd October the hon. member for New England asked the following question:— Lieut. Colonel Abbott: In view of the…

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Agricultural Wheat and Sheep. The Fodder Crops to Grow

Manilla Express · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 2

The drops that should be grown by the farmer that associates wheat ana snoop were discussed at some length by the Inspector of Agriculture who, as…

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Wool Report

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 2

The A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd., report under date 12th November:—Appraisements were continued last week, this company catalogued some 3323 bales,…

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The Outlook for Wool

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., write:— The Australian woolgrower is in a fortunate position as regards the end of the war. Not only can he rejoice at…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Thursday 14 November 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. 393…

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The Outlook for Wool. Post War Position

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: The Australian woolgrower is in a fortunate position as regards the end of the war. Not only can he rejoice…

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Bective Sheep Sale

Daily Observer · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 8

Graziers, farmers and dealers are remined that the Bective clearance sale will take place on Wednesday next, 20th, commencing at 3 p.m. Upwards or 9000…

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Good Wheat Results. Scone

Daily Observer · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 5

Notwithstanding the adverse climatic conditions, there is one farmer in our district who avers that he is assured of at least one good crop this year. The…

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Soldier Settlement. Report of District Surveyors. SYDNEY, Friday. Wheat Lumping Award. Reduction in Rates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 2

The Minister for Lands has received a report of the conference of district surveyors which recently sat for the purpose of speeding up the settlement of His Honor Judge Rolin made an award in the Wheat Lumping and Stacking Industry, in which the employers had asked for an extension of the award, now…

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Visit to Glen Innes Experiment Farm

Daily Observer · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 6

The secretary of the Tamworth P. and A. Association, Mr. J. R. Wood, has received the following letter from Mr. R. H. Gennys, manager of the Glen Innes…

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(By "Illabo.") Warwick Farm Races

Daily Observer · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 1

For the Warwick Farm meeting to-day, the following may be worth consideration:—Maiden Handicap, 1 mile: Astia, Teregram, Black Wallace…

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Late Sport. Warwick Farm Racing. Anticipations For To-day. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 7

"Iroquois" tips for to-morrow:—Maiden Handicap: Teregram, Black Wallace, Feather. Jumpers' Flat Race: Swanker,…

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Farmers' and District Red Cross Stall

Daily Observer · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 6

This splendid effort for the Red Cross by the residents of Piallamore, Woolomin, Bowling Alley Point, Dungowan, Loomberah, Somerton, and Kootingal…

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Singleton Crops Far Behind. Singleton

Daily Observer · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 5

Each day's prolongation of the dry spell adds to the darkening prospects of anything like a fair average season in this district. That the drought is actual…

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Wheat and Sheep. the Fodder Crops to Grow

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 4

The crops that should be grown by the farmer that associates wheat and sheep were discussed at some length by the Inspector of Agriculture who…

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Big Racecourse Smash. Nine Horses Come Down at Warwick Farm. a Jockey Killed. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 4

The last race at Warwick Farm, yesterday, was a chapter of accidents. As Birchgrove, the favorite, was going out of the paddock he threw his jockey…

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Manilla Express. Farmers Day

Manilla Express · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 2

Mr. Chas Reeves, Secretary of the F. & S. Association has received the following letter from the manager of…

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Auction Sale of Sheep

Daily Observer · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 6

At Bective Station, to-morrow (Wednesday), commencing at 3 o'clock, Messrs. Garvin and Cousens, Ltd., and Lowcock and King, will submit to auction…

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To Lift the Wheat

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 2

Included in the fleet of nine steamers which are at present on their way to Fremantle to lift 45.000 tons of wheat. As one of the steel 5000-ton…

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Lung Worm in Sheep. Scone

Daily Observer · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 5

The following paper, from the chairman of the local Pastures Protection Board, dealing with further experiments carried out by Messrs. H. E. A. and V…

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