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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1913

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Farming on Shares

The Cobar Herald · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 2

There is in vogue in Ontario a system of land tenure, which is practically unknown in England, that of renting on a share basis. This arises mainly…

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Butter in Winter. Farm Methods

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 3

The experience and methods adopted by an American farmer's wife in regard to the making of butter in winter are of universal interest. It' has been a…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervisio of the Hon. J. L. Trefle, Minister of Agriculture and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. No. 105. IRRIGATION…

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Farming on Shares

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 2

There is in vegue in Ontario a system of land tenure, which is practically unknown in England, that of renting on a share basis. This arises mainly…

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The Dairy. the Dairy Cow. Her Food Requirements

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 3

A cow requires food whether she is milking or not. The amount of food necessary to maintain a dry cow in fair condition, so that she will neither…

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Sydney Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 May 1913 · page 2

Hill, Clark and Co., Ltd., report:— The next auctions in Sydney will take place on the 20th and 21st instant, when the catalogues will include some…

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On the Land. the Wheat Surplus

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 May 1913 · page 4

Now that the yield of wheat in the State for the last harvest has been published, it is shown that there is a record surplus. The year started with…

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Eumeralla Farms

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 May 1913 · page 2

The Gulgoing Town Hall should be the scene of a large gathering on Wednesday next, when Messrs. Spring and Clark will submit to auction 16 choice…

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Wheat Stacked

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 May 1913 · page 2

At the close of last week there were 37,550 bugs of wheat stacked at Peak Hill railway station, 748 at Dubbo, 63,864 at Genrie, and 6702 at…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. Continuous Wheat Growing What Happened at Cowra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 4

Seven years ago the Department initiated an experiment in wheat growing at Cowra experiment farm, from which it was expected that valuable…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 6

Brisbane May wool sales opened last Tuesday. Telegraphic advices show, that the market ruled firm with prices on a level with Brisbane April auctions…

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The Germination of Wheat. Influence of Soil Conditions. Sowing the Proper Depth

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 4

When the moisture condition of the soil is favourable to germination, the grain should be sown between two and three inches deep, says the manager of…

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Information for Farmers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 8

Tank Measurement.—The usual form of tank for pastoral purposes is a square or rectangular block, with four slopes of equal or uniform batter. Add together…

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Novel Sheep Sale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 4

One of the most important stock sales of the year is advertised to take place at Wellington on Tuesday, May 20, when 15,000 choice Lincoln…

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Wool Report

The Cobar Herald · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 3

Sydney Wool Selling Brokers' Association report:— It having been ascertained that the quantity of wool likely to be…

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CATTLE. (Judge, Mr. Donald Cameron.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 2

Bull, 3yrs and over -- A. Johnston. Bull, 2yrs and under 3 -- J. W. Smith. Ball Calf -- W. A. Gardiner 1 and 2. Cow, 3yrs and over -- T. Bragg…

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SHEEP. Merinos. (Judge, Mr. Robert Carter.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 2

Ram, 3yrs and over -- W. A. Gardiner 1 and 2. Ram, 12½yrs and under 2[?] -- W. A. Gardiner 1 and 2…

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Farm Produce

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 2

Hard Wheats -- G. H. Rich 1, G. W. Barlow 2. Soft Wheats -- L. Rich 1, T. Lincoln 2…

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Share Farming

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 2

"A disappointed Landseeker," writing to the "Herald," complains that he applied for the Lake Cowal lands, and sent in his application, but was…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 2

FOR THE MAN ON THE LAND. 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 expreiments of the Department. No. 106.,…

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