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

Farming & the land, 1930

1,246 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 62 of 63

Grew Wheat on Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 3

The appeal to grow more wheat possibly urged ninny a tiller of the land to give of his best as a response and used…

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Wool Sales at Newcastle

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 6

The catalogue submitted last week by The New England, North and North West Producers' Company Limited (NENCO) comprised between three…

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Blind Sheep Ohpthalmia in Stock Treatment of Disease

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 2

The disease affecting stock known as Ophthalmia or Pink eye, is now extremely prevalent, and is found affecting sheep and…

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Wool & Woollens Influence of Eastern Trade

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—The most unsatisfactory feature of this season's wool sales has been the poor prices available for low grade…

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Wheat Price Prospects What Are the Governments Doing?

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 5

The price of wheat has, with one of two temporary recoveries, declined steadily throughout the year, until now it has reached the lowest point for over…

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More Wheat Per Acre Economic Importance of Plant Breeding

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 2

In the increased production of primary commodities for export which economists tell us is largely the remedy for Australia's…

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The Farm Garden Value of Rotted Manure

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 2

"Rotted manure" is n term frequently met in gardening handbooks, and questions are often asked regarding its value in comparison with…

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Marketing of Wool

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 December 1930 · page 2

The same gentlemen, with the addition of Mr. F. C. Deakins, representing the recently formed Defence Council, then waited on the Minister in…

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Wool Growing Industry Living on Future Hopes

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 December 1930 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—Experiencing low average prices for the great bulk of the clips shorn, the sheep industry is in the position…

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Local Graziers at Law. Question of Purchasing Sheep D. E. TURNBULL V. P. J. VAUGHAN

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 December 1930 · page 2

This case was tried before the Supreme Court in Sydney on Thursday, Friday and Monday, 4th, 5th, and 8th instant, wherein the plaintiff sued the…

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The Wheat Crop

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 December 1930 · page 2

A rough estimate of the number of wheat sacks sold by local storekeepers to district farmers during 1929 and 1930 seasons…

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Wool Prospects. Sharp Rise Improbable

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 December 1930 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report, under date 15/12/30:— In 1900/1 the greasy wool sold in Sydney made an average of 5½b per…

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Virulent Type 'Scabby Mouth' In Sheep Caution to N. West Owners

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 December 1930 · page 2

Referring to the outbreak of "scabby mouth" in sheep in the north-west, the Chief Veterinary Surgeon states that it has been of a…

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Care of Sheep Now Blowflies Are Bad Hints on the Handling of the Flock

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 December 1930 · page 2

Special core is necessary in the handling of the flock in seasons, such as the present, when blowflies are bad…

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Financing Farmers Plea by Federal Member 4/- Bushel Urged

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 December 1930 · page 6

Emphasising the urgent necessity for doing something for the wheat farmers, Mr. L.L. Cunningham, member for Gwydir, addressing members…

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Dry Weather Pastoral Conditions

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 December 1930 · page 4

The Stock Inspector (Mr. H. N. Rigg) reported the following at the last P.P. Board meeting:— In submitting my report on the…

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Wool Auctions Merino Fleece 26½d

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 December 1930 · page 4

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Cooperative Coy. reports on 18th December:— On the 17th December we offered…

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Wool Auctions. Disturbed Market Conditions Merino Fleece 26½d

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 December 1930 · page 3

The Secretary Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Coy. reports on 18th December:— On the 17th December we offered…

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Wheat Competition Lessons From the North West Deductions by Judge

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 December 1930 · page 2

The crop competitions in the North-West from Inverell to Curlewis and including Bingara, Pallamallawn, Wee Waa and Tumbar Springs were an unparalleled success. This no doubt was due to one extra competition being conducted, increased entries,…

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London Wool Sales

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 December 1930 · page 4

The New England, North and North-West Producers Co. Ltd (NENCO), 'Newcastle, have received a cable from their London…

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