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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1912

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The Wool Sales. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 October 1912 · page 4

At the London wool sales the market was animated and all sorts reached the highest level of the present series…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Cobar Herald · Friday 11 October 1912 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Trefle, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. The Department can solve many problems concerning the land and production which would be Impracticable to the individual producer…

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Nardoo Ostrich Farm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 October 1912 · page 6

A very interesting display of ostrich feathers from the Nardoo ostrich farm is to be seen in one of Henderson and Co.'s show windows, Coonamble. The…

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For the Man on the Land. Ostbich Farming. Encouraging Possibilities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 October 1912 · page 8

The subject of ostrich farming is beginning to engage fresh attention in new South Wales, and the possibility of some of tbe settlers on the Yanco…

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Horse and Cattle Sale

The Western Herald · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 4

Mr J. P. Martin advises that he in receiving good entries for his cattle and horse sale at the Show Ground on Thursday morning next, 17th instant, and recommends…

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The Wool Market

The Western Herald · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 4

Anothor week of small supplies and excited buying has been experienced. The total offerings reached 16,223 bales, of which 15,824 bales were sold at auction, private…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Western Herald · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Trefle, Minister Of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. The Department can solve many problems concerning the land and production which would be Impracticable to the individual producer…

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The Dairy. Value of Ensilage. Capacity of Silo

The Western Herald · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 6

American dairymen have found that ensilage to be Cod with greatest satisfaction must be sweet and in perfect condition. It is spoiled by coming in…

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Yeoman's Record. Nearly 80 Years on Farm

The Western Herald · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 3

Mr Robert Edmondson, of Cottam's Farm, Hesketh Bank, a rural village on the West Lancashire coast, about midway between Blackpool and…

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60 Cattle

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 October 1912 · page 2

Mr. T. M. Sherriff will sell at the local yards on Saturday next, 60 head of cattle, comprising steers, heifers, springers, cows and calves, and poddies…

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500 Cattle at Orange

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 October 1912 · page 2

On Thursday next, at Orange, Messrs. J. S. Leeds and Co. will sell 200 fat and forward bullocks and 300 mixed store cattle including some choice…

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Sydney Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 October 1912 · page 2

Hill, Clark and Co., Ltd. report:—On the 10th instant we submitted a catalogue of 1217 bales, including wools from the west and north-west districts…

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The Wheat Crops

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

Mr. W. S. Kelk, who last week travelled through the Narromine and Trang[?]e districts, says the wheat crops are not looking so good as farmers…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing. Secret Shambles

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 4

T. W. Teague, a selector, was committed for trial at Cootamundra on a charge of stealing 360 sheep, the property M. and P. Legrande, The…

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Queensland Dairy Regulations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

The Queensland Government has approved of additional regulations to the Dairy Produce Act, particularly with the recording of milk and cream tests…

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The Berida Farms

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

Messrs. Kelk and Co., auctioneers and loud agents, announce in our business columns that these famous blocks will be available for ballot early next…

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Victorian Farmers Jubilant. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

Good general rains fell throughout the State during the week end, and a good season is assured…

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Experimental Farm at Warren

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Warren Municipal Council the following letter was received from Mr. H. C. L. Anderson, Under-Secretary for Agriculture:—…

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Sheep Guessing

The Western Herald · Wednesday 16 October 1912 · page 2

For the sheep guessing competition in connection with the Eight-Hour Sports, the live weight was 117lbs. The nearest guess being Mrs. Wall and Mr. S. Parker ll8lbs…

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Horse and Cattle Sale

The Western Herald · Wednesday 16 October 1912 · page 2

We wish to draw the attention of our readers to the above sales at the Show Ground Yards on Thursday morning next, when buyers can rely on securing good…

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