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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1906

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Farm and Field

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 15 September 1906 · page 7

The first indication of cracked heel is that the horse will be noticed a little stiff in the morning coming out of the stable. This stiffness soon goes off,…

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The Crops

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1906 · page 4

Crops are growing rapidly with few exceptions. Those that have been eaten down by rabbits show very little improvement, but on the other hand, crops that…

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On the Land. Big Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 September 1906 · page 3

J. S. Leeds and Co., Orange, report having sold in the paddock, account Irvine Bros "Lawson," John Grant "Prospectville," Dalton Estate, Ltd…

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The Wool Market. Short Weight Bales

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 September 1906 · page 2

For the proper conduct of such a huge business as the seiling of our wool clip By auotion it is absolutely necessary that a stringent set of selling regulations should be…

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The Shire Elections. Powers of Share-Farmers to Vote

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 19 September 1906 · page 2

THE following letter, re the right of share-farmers to vote in the forthcoming Shire Elections, was read at the recent meeting of the Talbragar Temporary Shire Council:--…

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Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 2

Messrs. Schute, Bell and Co. report under date 17th September:—Competition at the Brisbane sales on Saturday last was brisk at to about the level of…

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Wool. a Few Hints to Wool-growers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 3

Now that the annual sheep-breeders' show and ram sales have been concluded it next behoves owners to consider what is the most payable way to…

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Our Wool Article

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 4

In this issue we give the first of the two Articles on "Hints to wool-growers," written by an expert in the Sydney trade. "Vigilant," the writer…

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Farmers' Fair. Salvation Army's Effort

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 3

In spite of the wet weather there was a very good attendance at the Fair held in the Salvation Army barracks and styled the "Farmers'…

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Farmers' Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 4

The Salvation Army Farmers' Fair will be continued to-night, in view of the otherwise beneficial rains having somewhat interfered with the…

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Wool Report

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 8

Messrs Schute, Bell and Co. report:—Wool—Although no auctions have been held in Sydney during the past week, a considerable amount of…

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Wool Sales

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 5

At Winchombe Carson and Co's wool tales yesterday, bidding was most spirited. The market is very strong for fine quality greasy, and values were well maintained. Scoureds are…

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The Wool Market

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 2

Harrison, Jones & Devlin, Ltd., submitted a catalogue of 2372 bales of new clip which commanded the keenest attention of the exceptionally large number of buyers in…

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Regulation of Wool Trade. Short Weight Bales

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 5

For the proper conduct of such a hugh business as the selling of our wool clip by auction it is absolutely necessary that a stringent set of selling regulations should be framed…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles. [All Rigets Reserved.] Treatment of Brood Sows

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 2

IN selecting a good brood sow, there are some few points that is desirable to note: She should have a heavy, round ham, well filled down the legs, a long and…

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Farm and Field. An International Agricultural Institute

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 7

The report of the British delegates at the International Conference on Agriculture at Home has been issued as a Blue Book. The British delegates state that…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 September 1906 · page 3

Wirichcombe, Carson, and Co. report:—Our wool sale took place on Thursday. We offered a catalogue mainly comprised of greasy new clip…

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A Big Wheat Shed

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 September 1906 · page 2

The erection of Messrs. M. McLeod and Co's grain shed in the railway yard at Geurie has been commenced by Mr. Groat, the contractor. It is to…

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The Wool Market

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 2

Winchcombe Carson & Co. Ltd. report:—We offered a catalogue mainly comprised of greasy new clip from the Barwon, Gwyder, and Namoi rivers, with a quantity of local…

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Pastoral and Commercial. Western Herald Office, Tuesday Evening

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 2

Two points of rain fell since our last issue. The weather now is wanning up considerably, and it is clear and fine. The wind is in the right quarter, and there…

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