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

Farming & the land, 1929

1,133 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 30 of 57

Pastoral. Australian Sheep Numbers. Will Record Be Broken? Adverse factors Present

North West Champion · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 6

According to the latest official figures Australia's sheep population is, in round numbers, 106 million. This is the highest since 1891. If the…

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Good Wheat Crop.—

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 1

The wheat crop of Mr. Frank Schats, is a notably good area and should return fair yields…

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Drought's Grip Sheep Chase Food

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 5

Reports from western pastoral areas paint a drab picture of the conditions of the country owing to the protracted drought and…

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Australian Wool Markets. Their World Influence

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. report, under date 23/7/29:-The importance of Australian markets as a force in establishing a world…

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Heavy Drop in Wool Expected LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 1

The "Daily Telegraph" wool expert says it will not be surprising if prices fall fourpence to fivepence, compared with last season at the next…

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Water Supplies For the New Wheat Lands of Western Australia

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 3

Summary of a Report by R. Lockhart Jack, Deputy Government Geologist, South Australia During preliminary investigations…

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Influx of Stock 260,000 Sheep on Agistment in District Reserves Carrying Big Flocks

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 1

While other parts of New South Wales are experiencing droughty conditions Narrabri and its environs appear to be more fortunate, and at…

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Rabbit Farming. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 3
Also in North West Champion

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. F. A. Chaffey), replying to a deputation protesting against rabbit farming in any circumstances, said that the…

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Wool Auctions

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 8
Also in The North Western Courier

Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd., rtport uder date 26th July:- The London series or sales has concluded and it is satisfactory to know…

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The Pleuro Source Warning to Cattle Buyers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 10

Mr. E. G. Macdonald, Glen Innes stock Inspector, issues the following warning, which should be noted by cattle men of tho district…

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Rice as Sheep Feed Its Value in Dry Times

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 10

Referring to the extremely dry times now prevailing in pastoral districts, and the necessity in many cases for recourse to hand feeding,…

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Wool Market Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report:-

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 8

A better tone has prevailed at the closing sales of the current London series, though apparently no actual advance in prices has occurred…

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Wheat Poll Enrolment of Voters Roll Closes 19th AUGUST

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 4

The question of establishing a Wheat Pool to handle the next New South Wales crop will be decided on September 13th next by a poll…

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New South Wales Merino Wool. the Clip and Tub Season

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 8

Winchcombe, Carson. Ltd., report, under date 30th July:-An erroneous, impression appears to be held abroad that Australia is about…

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COMMERCIAL N.S.W. Merino Wool The Clip and the, Season

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 10

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report:— An erroneous Impression appears to be held abroad that Australia is about to shear another record clip…

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On the Land Cyclone Metal Gate and Ringlock Fencing Compulsory Levy Recommended for "Use Moke Wool" Campaign Attitude of Graziers' Central Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the General Council of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales unanimously carried a resolution recommending a…

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Orange Leads in the West Junior Farmers' Movement

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 10

To Orange belongs the honor of forming the first Junior Farmers' Club in the western districts. After a canvas of the schools the names of…

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1865 Farms N. Queensland Scheme to Cost £3,000,000

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 4

The establishment of 1865 farms at a cost of slightly more than £3,000,000 is the chief feature for a scheme which the new Queensland…

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