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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land
106 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 5 of 6
With the exception of a [?] windstorm which passed over the town on Wednesday night last, and lasted some hours, followed by light showers, there is no change to report in the weather, which is reported…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →After a few days of clear bright weather the atmosphere has become moggy, and this with cloud threatenings, would seem to point to the probability of rain…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following reports were to hand at 9 a.m.the morning.—Mungundi 6ft 10in, Mogil 10ft, Colarendsbri 13ft 3in, Walgett—Barwon 25ft 6in, N mol 17ft, Brewarrina 29ft 4in, all falling; Bourke…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Since our last issue we have been reminded of the adage that "one swallow doesn't make a summer." After some weeks of fine spring weather, a disagreeable change set in on Saturday last, when strong…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →On Wednesday last, the 16th January, at the local Lands Office, the following applications for homestead leases were lodged:— On Maranoa — Robert Sandford, George…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The weather at time of writing is beautiful. The recent rain is having a marked effect upon the grass and herbage. Our parragundy correspondent writes:—45 points of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The weather during the past week has been bright and pleasant, with every appearance of a continuance. The spring in every kind of vegetation [?] simply surprising…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A great number of selections were taken up last week in the Cobar District, [?]eaaly 21,000 acres being applied for in 16 lots. The applications lodged were principally by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Land Board will sit at Brewarrina on the 19th and 20th inst: at Bourke on the 23rd and 24th inst., and at Nyh=ngan on the 26th and 27th inst…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Parragundy correspondent report 42 points of rain having fallen at that5 place on the 28th ult., and the weather still threatening…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At the wool sales yesterday, greasy realised from 5 to 7½ per cent. lower than last year ; scoured 10 per cent. [?] LONDON, Oct 1…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following are the cases set down for hearing on the 23r and 24th instand. October 23—Homebush lease appraisement—Norman M'Phee, W. Smith, M…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A [?] occurred here on Sunday last [?] 24 hours has been [?] but about [?] if commenced to pour[?] good [?] seconds, which the rain…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The schedule of prizes offered by the Royal Agricultural Society next year, contains some special provision for the improved representation of and competition of wool. Two classes…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In answer to the question in the House, how many acres had been opened up as above and the amount demanded, Mr. Brunker replied: At Brewarrina 1,967…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →We recently gave particulars of the fleeces competing in the competition for the seventh challenge prize of [?], offered by the Denili[?] Pastoral Society. In reference…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →LEASES OF PUBLIC WATERING PEACES. The tenders to lease the following Public Watering Phases have been accepted:—Two Waterholes Tank, Cobar to Bourke, E…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →[?] After the oppressively hot weather which has prevailed for some time past a welcome change set in during Thursday night, rendering the atmosphere cool and pleasant. Although there has been great…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Since our last [?]sne the weather has been oppressively hot. On Wednesday the thermometer registered 106 degrees in the shade: Thursday followed with a register of 104 degrees in the shade, the day…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A most welcome rain commenced last night continuing throughout the day [?] in some very heavy showers this afternoon. It will do an [?] amoantor of good and fortunately it appears [?]…
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