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

Farming & the land, 1924

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The Wheat Belt

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 6

The wheat belt in the North-West generally promises to give a good account of itself. Autumn rains favoured planting, and now large areas…

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Demand for Wool

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson Ltd., report under date May 8th., 1924:— [?] paring in prices for merino wools noticeable in Brisbane confirms…

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Wheat Variety Trial at Pallamallawa

North West Champion · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 5

Messrs. Cosh Bros., of "Karoola," Pallamallawa, are conducting experiments for the Department of Agriculture with the following varieties of…

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Protection for the Farmer. To the Editor

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 5

Sir,—The article in issue of May 8th, seems based on the hyothesis that agricultural machinery is the sole requirement at the farmer, quite over…

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Cattle Sale

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 2

Cramsie and McRae report having yarded 450 cows at their yards on Tuesday, 13th May. The cows were all Clonagh bred, very nice quality,…

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Wool Reports

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Company write:— The somewhat easier tone in evidence at last week's Brisbane sales does not appear to be fully reflected…

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The Wool Situation. Its Main Strength

North West Champion · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 4
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Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:—Recent happenings in the wool market offer distinct evidence of the peculiarities of human nature. A few…

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Winter School for Farmers

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 2

Arrangements have been made for the annual Winter School for farmers to be held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College from…

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Willarie Pastoral Holding

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 6

Addition is drawn to the sale of Willarie Pastoral Holding, and three adjoining grazing farms which is to take place at the Royal Exchange…

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Sheep From Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 7

Strong competition was noticeable at last Thursday's Homebush sheep aud lamb sales. Only 25,000 head were forward. Firm figures, as a result…

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Wool Market

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 8

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report:— The somewhat easier tone in evidence at last Brisbane sales does not appear to be fully reflected at the…

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Overseas Wheat Position

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 3

Lindley Walker Co-operative Wheat Co.'s special wheat report reads as follows:—"Demand [?]feter, Continent…

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Field Wheat Competition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society has asked the Cunnedah Show Association to organise a Field Wheat Competition this year in the Northern…

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Market Reports Sheep at Homebush

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 7

Rates were without quotable alteration at the Homebush sheep and lamb sales last Monday. Only 12,000 head were forwarded. Merino ewes…

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Sheep Raids Straingent Law Urged

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 2

Sheep-stealing is rife in the Myall Creek district, thousands of acres of scrub lands offering extensive cover for the evildoers. The high price…

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The Wool Situation Its Main Strength

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 2

Winchcombe Carson report under date May 15th, 1924:— Recent happening in the wool market offer distinct evidence of the…

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Manilla Sheep Sale

Manilla Express · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 2

5000 sheep will be definitely yarded for auction at Manilla tomorrow (Saturday). The agent, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, advises that…

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Wool Prices & Profits. a Struggle for Dominance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 1

Winchcombe Carson, Ltd. report under date 2nd May 1924:—Apperently the next few months is to witness a tussie between wool…

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Field Wheat Competition

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society has asked my Association to organise a Field Wheat Competition this year in the Northern…

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