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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1902

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Freight on Wheat

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 November 1902 · page 4

A deputation, representative of the Country Flour Millers' Association, accompanied by city millers, waited upon the Railway Commissioners yesterday…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 November 1902 · page 4

"Winchcombe, Carson and Co. Ltd. report:—We held our 8th sale of wool on Tuesday, offering 3700 bales. The market was extremely active, and there was a decided…

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The Price of Wheat

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 November 1902 · page 4

There is much speculation locally just now as to what farmers will get for their wheat—if they have any, Probably a maximum will be reached soon in view of the large amount…

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Tee Drought of 1839. Floor £16 10s a Bag. Wheat £9 per Bushel

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 November 1902 · page 4

Mr. W. Grey, of Stanmore, writes a highly interesting letter on the drougth which devastated this country in 1839. Mr. Grey says:…

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Seed Wheat for Farmers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 2

IN the legislative Assembly last Friday, the following question was asked:—Mr. Phillips: I desire to ask the Sacretary for Mines and Agriculture whether he…

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HOMEBUSH. -- Thursday. SHEEP

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 5

THERE were 36,909 sheep and lambs forward, the supply being heavier than the late average, The quality on the whole was low, good sheep being very scarce. Competition for the better…

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Differential Rates on Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 2

THE Railway Commissioners have [?]ad a difficult task during the present drought of discriminating between bona fide applications for concessions and those…

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The Wool Market. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 4

The wool market yesterday was rery strong, greasy realising 15½d, being a record for the season. Melbourne market is also excited; greasy from Mt. Crmel…

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The London Wool Sales. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 4

At the wool sales last evening the competition was very spirited for all classes, and very firm in price…

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Commercial. the Wool Market. Sydney, November 25

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 2

Winchcombe. Carson and Co., Ltd., report:—We held our 8th sale of wool to-day, offering 3700 bales. The market was extremely active, and there was a decided…

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The Wool Market. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, November 27

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 2

The Melbourne Wool market is excited. Groasy from Mt. Camel reached 17½d. November 28. Yesterday's wool sales were brisk, closing…

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Griginal Articles Farm and Garden Selection of the Dairy Cow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 6

THERE are three phsaes to be consider[?]d in choosing a, cow; First, select the cow as an individual, without reference to antecedents…

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Latest Commercial. London Wool Sales. Advance in Prices. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 5

At the London wool sales on Wednesday evening the competition was very spirited for all classes, and very firm in price. Messrs. Buxton, Balme, and Jacamo report…

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Seventy-five Sheep to the Acre. Mr. Gatenby's Contention to be Officially Tested

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 3

SOME few weeks back we (says the " Lachlander") published an interview with Mr. N. A. Gatenby, Jemnlong, in which that gentleman indicated his desire to…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Winchombe, Carson, and Co., Ltd., report: SYDNEY, Nov. 25th, 1902

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 5

WE held our eighth sale of wool to-day, offering 3700 bales. The market was extremely active, and there was a decided advance in all the medium to good wools. Superior sorts were…

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Restocking Boer Farms. Australian Co-operation Invited

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 3

THE District Stock Inspector, Mr. R. G. Dulhunty, J.P., has received from the stock Board of Advice, Sydney, a circular transmitting a cable message received from England, and…

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Ants and Farmers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 6

One of the most interesting points connected with ant existence is that which shows us the [?]volntions which have attended their ways and works. All ants do not…

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Differential Rates on Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 3 December 1902 · page 2

THE Railway Commissioners have notified the Dubbo Co-operative Milling Company that in response to a request made by a deputation of country millers…

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Pastoral and Commercial. Western Herald Office, Tuesday Evening

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 December 1902 · page 2

Since our last we had another good fall on Saturday afternoon and night, the glass recording 91 points. The weather cleared on Sunday morning, and it has been fine…

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The Wool Sales. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 3 December 1902 · page 4

The wool sales on Saturday were very excited, the prices being exceedingly firm…

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