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

Farming & the land, 1920

1,843 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 47 of 93

Blow Ply Pest in Sheep

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 1

In Brisbane an interesting report has been received by the special blow fly committee of the institute of Science and Industry from Mr. W…

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On the Land. Price of Sheep

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 1

A Gunnedah stockman, who recently returned from Queensland, reports that sheep are selling at Roma at 25/ a head and plenty offering. He gives…

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Next Wheat Harvest Question of a Pool

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 1

Mr. W. F. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, speaking at Gulgong in reference to the coming harvest said he was not in a position to say…

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Cheese and Butter. States to Establish Control. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Customs, when stuting that the Federal control of the price of cheese and butter had ended, said he had pointed out to the price fixing…

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The Wheat Pool and the F. AND S.A. Opinion of the Narrabri Branch

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 2

The question of the continuance of the wheat pool was discussed at the meeting of the Narrabri branch of the P. and S.A. on Friday last…

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Late Sport To-day's Races. Tips for Warwick Farm. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 2

For Warwick Farm "Poseidon" tips: Hurdle: Two Lights, Zinti Fra Diavolo. Farm Stakes: Fortumandra…

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New Industries Will the Farmers Help?

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 2

This district wants new industries badly. An effort to meet the want has so far failed to do touch stirring. People agree that the movement is…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. Tamworth Tobacco. Record Price for. Flue-Cured

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 1

Record prices for tobacco leaf grown in the Tamworth district, the chief producing centre in the State, have within the past few days been paid for prime…

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An Error in Farm Values

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 1

In yesterday's Issue, Messrs. Landers and Cantrell advertised a river farm for sale on the famous Calala Hats; and the price appeared as £10 per acre, whereas…

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Farmers and Settler's Association

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Saturday when there were present:—Messrs W Boman (President), F E Heywood…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool. New South Wales Decision. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 2

The Cabinet has decided to fall into line with the other States in conducting a compulsory wheat [?]…

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Sale of Dairy Cows

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 1

The Farmers and Graziers Ltd. will offer at the Municipal Sale Yards, Tamworth on Thursday, August 12.30 selected freshly calved cows and forwards…

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Promising Wheat Plants. Their Value as Crop Improvers

Manilla Express · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

Considerable attention has recently en culled to the subject of plant lection, especially in regard to wheat. 10 principal qualification, says the…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Manilla Express · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

Then Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervi[?] of the Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 483…

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The Wool Position. Free and Faulty Wools

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 6

Winchcomba, Carson, Ltd., report under date 31/7/20: A mere cheerful feeling his pervaded the wool trade since the sale…

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Exporting Butter. State versus Commonwealth. Legal Point Raised. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

In the Central Summons Court, Angus Fraser was proceeded against on an in­formation charging him with having, on April 6. failed to comply with a…

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Butter and Sugar. New Reason for the Shortage. ' SYDNEY,Wednesday

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

General Lassetter stated that to his mind there should be neither butter nor sugar shortage if tho Necessary Com­moflties Commission administered the…

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Farming & Mining Inventions

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 1

The following applications for patents connected with farming and mining industries have been lodged at the Commonwealth Patent office:-…

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New England Season. Glen Innes Crops and Pasture's Look Well. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 1

In the 39 years in which meterological data has been kept there has been only one wetter July than the one just past, and that was in the year 1897…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West.TAMWORTH GONDITIONS. Many Ailments in Stock.Feed Growing Slowly. Increase of Rabbits

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 1

At the meeting of the Tamworth Pasture Protection Baord, yesterday, Mr. C.J.Woollett, the Stock Inspector, submitted his monthly report as follows:-…

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