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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1904

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Trangie. Farmers and Settlers' Association

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 July 1904 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the Trangie branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at Hefferman's Hall, Trangie, on Saturday afternoon. There was a very large assemblage…

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Wellington Central Farmers' and Selectors' Association. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 July 1904 · page 6

Sir,—I have been so busy over electioneering matters that I had not time to reply to Mr. Blackballs "excellent letter (19th May) on the above…

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Wool

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 July 1904 · page 2

Winchombe, Carson and Co., Limited, report, under date Sydney, 6th July, 1904:—We have received a cable regarding the opening of the…

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Commercial. Wool. &c

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 5

JOHN BRIDGE AND Co., LTD. report: WOOL. -- No sales have been held during the past week, though we have been successful in quitting some lines by private treaty at recent…

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An Intermediate Breed of Sheep

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 2

Speaking of a recent agricultural show held in France, the writer of an article had occasion to refer as follows to the fat sheep exhibited:—"The champion prize for the…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles. Poultry Manure for Garden Crops

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 3

POULTRY manure when properly saved aud applied to growing plants is equal to any chemical or commercial fertiliser for forcing the growth of…

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The Wheat Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 July 1904 · page 2

The "Evening News" of Friday last headed its wheat market column "Feverish wheat market," and went on to say:—"The Australian wheat…

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The Butter Trade

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1904 · page 4

Extrcat from the evidence given before the Royal Commission:— RESULT OF "STEAIGAT GOING." William Eades, Melbourne, manager…

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The Stud Sheep Sales

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 July 1904 · page 3

The total results of the stud sheep sales readied nearly £50,000, and charities have bonofi[?]ed to the extent of £143 for admission ticket…

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Stud Sheep Sale. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1904 · page 1

At the year's sale of stud sheep, £50,000 changed bonds. Of this amount £30,000 went to Tasmanian breeders…

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Commercial News. Sydney Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 July 1904 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson and Co. report: We have received a cable regarding the opening of the fourth series of the London Colonial Wool Sales, which…

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Sydney Sheep Sales

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

WITH this issue is sent out our annual illustrated report of the Sydney sheep show and stud sales. The supplement is handsomely got up, and contains a detailed…

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Show Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

The wheat exhibited at the recent Agricultural Show is now in the hands of the Agricultural Department, who are supervising the milling tests, and the results…

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Wool Report

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 5

WINCH[?]E CARS[?]N, AND Co. Report : The Sydney wool market remains practically the same as who[?] last we reported. The usual off-season business is much restricted on account…

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Stud Sheep Sales. Record Prices In Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 3

THE annual stud sheep sales were held in Sydney last week. Over 600 pure New South Wales bred rams and owes were offered at auction. A start was made with Mr. S…

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Local Price of Wheat

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 July 1904 · page 2

Some of our subscribers have asked us to publish in each issue the price ruling locally for wheat. We have pointed out to them we always give…

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Homebush. -- Monday. Sheep

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 3

There were only 4275 sheep and lambs penned, consisting generally of good quality, a number being heavy and prime, with a few extra good and a small proportion of mediums. There…

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Will Wheat-growing Pay?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 6

The one question of moment is, will wheat-growing psy? People cannot be expected to extend their cultivation for philanthropic motives—but merely look…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles. Fertilizers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 3

STEAMED bone meal is valued for the phosphorous it contains, but in some parts it is sold on the basis of phosphoric acid. That is perhaps more…

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Down on the Farm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 4

'I suppose,' said tha farm hand who was looking tot a job, 'you believe in the eighthour system?' ' Yes,' answered the farmer. ' I work…

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