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

Farming & the land, 1919

1,478 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 59 of 74

Beanbri Shorn Sheep

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 2

Sheep were in big supply at Homebush last Monday and as a result rates were generally lower. Shorn lines comprised a big portion of the…

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Markets. Wool Shipments

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:—The cabled report that the British Government has arranged for the shipment of all Imperial-owned wool from…

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Transport of Wool

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 5

In the Assembly last week, Captain Dunn said: I desire to ask the Minister of Railways is he aware that Country railway stationmasters have…

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The Wheat-growing Position

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 2

The general acceptance of the fact that drought conditions prevail over a large proportion of the wheat-growing areas of the State has been…

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Pastoral. a Penny Per Head Per Week. Some Interesting Figures

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 6

It may be generally said of conserved fodder that when it is needed it is needed badly. How far [?] satisfies that urgent need when it arrives…

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Pastoral a Penny Per Head Per Week. Some Interesting Figures

Manilla Express · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 2

It may be generally said of conserved fodder that when it is needed it is needed badly. How far silage satisfies that urgent need when it arrives is…

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Grakme Inquiry. Slackness of Wheat Pool System. Accountant's Allegations. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 2

At the Grahame inquiry, Milton Johnson, Public Accountant, said his firm made a report in 1917. in which it was pointed out that owing to the way the…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. P.P. Board and Rabbit Trapping

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 1

Mr. J. J. Piper Moor Creek, writes:—The great benefit to landholders of the late high prices for rabbit skins, with its resultant trapping, is so…

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Dairy Co-operation. Other Producers Should Follow. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 5

Sir George buller speaking at a dinner and smoke concert, tendered by Bush in the City Council of Control, said he was doubtful If there was…

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Dairying. Blood Scours in Calves. Cleanliness Best Preventive

Manilla Express · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 2

"Blood scours" in calves usually occurs where the conditions are insanitary and the methods of feeding careless, says a Veterinary Officer of…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Notes are issued every week, under the persons supervision of the Hon. W. G. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 442. Agricultural. Points in Oat-growing. Importance of Well-threshed Seed

Manilla Express · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 2

In setting out in the current number of the "Agricultural Gazette" the essential points to be watched by the oat-grower, the Plant Breeder finds a…

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Wool Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 2

Australian Mercanttle Land and Finance Company, Ltd., report under date 22nd October:- Favorable news was received early…

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Wheat Inquiry. Lindley Walker's Commission. Wheat Office Clerks SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 1

G. W. Walker, of Lindley Walker and Co., recalled, replying to Mr. Curtis, re-marked, "I hope it is not suggested that we claimed commission on money we…

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Heavy Loss of Sheep. Inverell

Daily Observer · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 1

Mr A. J. Simpson, of "Morelina," has been one of the most unfortunate in this district in respect of staple stock losses owing to the existing drought…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes Agricultural. Points in Oat-growing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 3

Importance of Well-threshed Seed. in setting out in the current number of the "Agricultural Gazette" the essential points to be watched by the…

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Pastoral. a Penny Per Head Per Week. Some Interesting Figures

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 3

It may be generally said of conserved fodder that when it is needed it is needed badly. How far silage satisfies that urgent need when it arrives is…

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Annandale Fire. Blaze at Sheep Dip Works. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 2

A shed 100 by 25 feet at a sheep dip company's factory in Annandale, caught alight as the result of the bottom falling out of a largo boiler containing resin…

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Area Under Wheat. Statistician's Estimate. Reductions in all Districts

Daily Observer · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 3

The Government Statistician (Mr. H. A. Smith) on Tuesday issued his preliminary, estimate of the wheat areas sown during the current season. But it…

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Latest Cable News Australian Butter, First Prize in London. London, Wednesday Night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 2

At the Dairy Show, London, there were 31 competitors in the salted butter section. Binnaburra, Richmond River, with 99 paints, wes first, Dorrigo, 98…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. Walget Conditions Stock Commencing to Go Off. WALGETT

Daily Observer · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 1

The weather during the last day or so has been very hot and dusty, and every appearance of rain has vanished. The stock in the district are in good…

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