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

Farming & the land, 1948

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Wool Report

North West Champion · Saturday 9 October 1948 · page 4

On Wednesday, the 6th instant, the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. brought forward a fully representative selection mainly…

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Why Wool Is Cheaper. Costs and Money

North West Champion · Saturday 9 October 1948 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: The Continent has been a notably large buyer at the recent wool sales. France, as the largest…

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The Wool Outlook

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 10

Wool sales have been recently proceeding in Australia, London and elsewhere and the market has shown a decline. The…

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District Wool

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 7

The A.M.L. and F. Co. Ltd. report having sold the following district clip in their sale in Sydney on the 12th October, 1948: PANDORA, from…

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Wheat Stabilisation Plan. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 21 October 1948 · page 1

Four wheatgrowing States—South Australia, N.S.W.. Victoria and Western Australia are all now in favour of the Federal Wheat Stabilisation…

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Wheat Crops Show Big Yields

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 1

With a number of crops showing yields above normal, it is estimated that this year's wheat harvest in this district may…

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Lice-infested Sheep Bring Fine

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 1

Failure to notify lice infestation of sheep resulted in a fine of £8, and costs, 8/-, for J. McKechnie, at the Police Court on…

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Wheat Harvesting Commences Throughout District. Judging in Championship Field Wheat Competition

North West Champion · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 4

Many farmers throughout the Moree district, embracing Pallamallawa, Milguy, Crooble, North Star and Biniguy, have already…

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Wool Report

North West Champion · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 7

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-Opevative Grain Insurance & Agency Company Limited report 29th October, 1948:—…

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Wheat Harvesting Now General

North West Champion · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 4

Wheat harvesting in the d[?]et is now general, and it is esti[?] that between 25,000 and 30,000 [?] are ready for stacking at the [?]…

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Newcastle Wool Shipping a Busy Port

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 3

Newcastle's growing importance as a wool market for Northern and North Western wools is having marked effect on the port's activity…

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Newcastle Wool Shipping. a Busy Port

North West Champion · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 8

Newcastle's growing importance as a wool market for Nor[?] and North-Western wools is having market effect on the port's activity…

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Better Crops in Britain

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 10

"Corn crops in Britain this year are much better than, was anticipated. Despite storm damage at harvest…

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Outstanding English Poultry Farm

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 5

The stud farm of Mr. James Sutton at Preston, England, is deserving of future consideration for obtaining suitable poultry to improve…

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Preliminary Wheat Forecast

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 November 1948 · page 1

"A preliminary assessment of the forthcoming wheat harvest indicates that it may approach 73 million bushels." This was…

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Worms in Sheep Conditions Favouring Development

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 November 1948 · page 6

Both warmth and moisture are necessary for development of the worms that infest sheep, states the Division of Animal…

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Rail Strikes Cause Delay in Wheat Export

North West Champion · Monday 8 November 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday. Wheat silos at the docks were almost empty because the coal: strike had stopped the railways…

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Approximately £20,000 Damage by Hail at Bingara Strong Gale and Rain Damages Bellata Crops. No Extensive Damage in Moree Area

North West Champion · Monday 8 November 1948 · page 1

A severe hurricane and hail-storm at Bingara yesterday caused damage estimated at approximately £20,000 to dwellings and business places, three houses and a bakehouse being completely demolished…

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District Pastoral Conditions Deteriorated. Moree Stock Inspector's Report

North West Champion · Thursday 11 November 1948 · page 7

Reporting to the monthly meeting of the Moree Pastures Protection Board yesterday afternoon, the Stock Inspector (Mr. W. Mactier) stated…

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Reviving Wool Demand. Tops Higher Board

North West Champion · Thursday 11 November 1948 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report : Any recent change in the wool market has been upward, the movement embracing merinos…

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