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

Farming & the land, 1939

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Shortage of Young Cattle. Effect of Three Day Sickness

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 5

It is the consensus of opinion in Queensland cattle circles that there is a shortage of young cattle suitable to turn off as facts in 18 months to two…

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Marketing the Small Wool Clip. Need for Imprived Methods

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 6

There was room for much improvement in the way the average farmer marketed his wool clip, pointed out a departmental sheep and wool instructor…

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"Going Back to Face It" Alleged Sheep Stealing. Station Overseer for Trial

North West Champion · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 1

"Yon seem, to know everything. I am glad it is drawing to an end. I thought of going back to Moree and facing it." This is what Constable Keefe alleged George Ramsay Wright, aged 25, said to him when under arrest in Brisbane on a charge…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Wheat Prospects for 1939-40 Season Reduction of Area Sown

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 3

The area sown to wheat (for hay and grain) last season was 5,120,600 acres, according to a report issued by the Bureau of…

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Picture Entertainment Graphic Scenes From Farm Life and Industry

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 4

All interested in modern farming methods will find pleasure and information in the latest series of International Harvester sound motion…

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American Visitor to Lecture to Farmers

North West Champion · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 5

An outstanding series of lectures, supported by an exhibition of talking pictures, is being given in Australia by Mr. E. K. Young, Special…

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Farmers Whistle Cheerfully as Rain Falls

North West Champion · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 2

Beneficial rain was registered in Moree on Monday and Tuesday, much to the delight of farmers, who appreciated Prolonged showers…

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Wool Report

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 3

The Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 30th June:— Selling conditions in Brisbane during the second week of the closing…

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Wool Market. Brokers' Reports

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 4

The Country Producers' Selling Co. Ltd. report under date 6th July:—Business in the local wool market has been rather quiet daring this week…

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Man on the Land Agricultural and Pastoral Notes

North West Champion · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 4

Whether lucerne is grown for cutting or for grazing, an annual cultivation at least is necessary, the first in the late winter (July or August)…

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Foot-Rot in Sheep. Bluestone and Formalin Treatment

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 4

Foot-rot in sheep is extremely prevalent, particularly in the southern districts, where the condition is distinctly serious. This is the first occasion for…

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Pastoral Conditions Fats From the North West Winter Outlook Favourable

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 2

The weather, apart from strong westerly winds, was compartively mild throughout the greater part of the month and…

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Judging of Merinos. Exhibitions Ask to Hold Own Sheep

North West Champion · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 6

Why should not exhibitors of valuable merino sheep or any of their employees hold the sheep before the judges at the Sydney Sheep Show?…

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Sheep Branding District Ear Mark Suggested Important Matters Engage Board

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 1

Several matters of unusual importance engaged the attention of the Narrabri P. P. Board on Saturday…

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Lower Wool Values More Sold, But Cheque Smaller

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 5

Statistics issued by the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia show that the Australian wool cheque for the 1938-39 season…

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Victoria's Aloofness Serious Blow to Wheat Conference SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 1

It was stated in ministerial circles last, night that the attitude of the Victorian Government to the International Wheat Conference would be…

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Wonderful Wheat Belt. North-west One of Australia's Richest. Pallamallawa to Boggabilla

North West Champion · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 5

"There is no need for any Moratorium, Farmers' Relief or Debt Adjustment Acts in the NorthWest," states Mr. J. Flood, of Sydney, buyer for the…

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Power on the Farm. Entertaining Films Shown

North West Champion · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 5

Rural scenes showing McCormick Deering. Tractors at work on many striking jobs formed the basis of a sound motion-picture entertainment…

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Wool Report

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 4

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reports: Business in the local wool market has been rather quiet during…

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Upper Manilla Sheep Competition

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

The Agricultural Bureau has experienced some difficulty this year in securing the services of a judge. Mr. Levy, of Tamworth,…

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