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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1914

1,299 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 49 of 65

The Price of Wheat a Middleman View

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 October 1914 · page 6

Harold Horsburgh, giving evidence before the Food Commission on behalf of Louis Dreyfus and Company, wheat exporters, stated it was difficult to do…

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Farm for Sale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 October 1914 · page 4

In this issue will be seen particulars of an ideal farming property to be sold by auction by T. M. Sherriff on Saturday, 24th October, at the rooms, Lee…

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Seed Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 4

The General Secretary of the Farmers and Settlers' Association has written to the branch secretaris to the effect that the Government are…

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The Wool Industry

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 1

That the dislocation of the wool trade is a serious matter may be gauged from the fact that the annual value of our wool clip for this State is in the…

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Trangie Sheep for the Food Fund

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 4

Offerings at last Monday's Homebush auctions included a draft of 868 sheep from the Trangie Patriotic Fund, for sale on account of the Sydney Chamber…

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For the Man on the land Next Year's Wheat Crop. Increased Area Early Cultivation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 8

There has probably never been a time in the history of wheat growing in New South Wales when such strong reasons as present themselves just now could…

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The Cattle King. Helping the Belgians. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 4

Mr. Kidman, the Cattle King, forwarded 25 bullocks to Homebush Sales, which realised £263 for the Belgian Relief Fund…

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Wellington Crops

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 2

Estimates are now being made as to the possible yield in the forthcoming harvest. Up to the time the rain came it did not look as if there were going…

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Good Crops

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 4

There are some very fine crops in the direction of Obley. A trip out that way should mak[?] us all grateful to Providence in that, while so much…

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Book-keeping for Farmers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 8

A new issue, the fifth, is now ready of this useful bulletin. That it has been found of assistance in many of the troublesome little points that arise…

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Pastoral and Commercial the Weather. Friday evening

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 4

For the last few days rain has been hanging about, and on Thursday night light showers commenced to fall. We hope to be able to report a decent fall in next issue…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Arnford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 180. Agricultural. Next Year's Wheat Crop. Increased Area—Early Cultivation

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 2

There has probably never been a time in the history of wheat-growing in New South Wales when such strong reasons as present, themselves just now, could…

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Wheat in Arid Lands. New Method of Growing

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 3

A new method of raising wheat in arid countries has recently been made public by two Italian agriculturists, Messrs. C. and F. la Marca. The essential feature of the…

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Book-keeping for Farmers

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 2

A now issue, the fifth, is now ready of thin useful bulletin. That it has been found of assistance in many of the troublesome, little points that arise in…

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Dairying. the Coloring of Margarine. The Claims Considered

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 2

"The Margarine-Butter conflict in Australia narrows itself down to a question of color. Margarine makers claim that they should be allowed to…

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Important Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 October 1914 · page 2

Mr. T. M. Sherriff will offer 300 head of well-bred cattle at Wellington on Saturday next, comprising principally bullocks and steers, amongst which…

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S. A. Wool Sales

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 October 1914 · page 2

The South Australian wool sales opened on Thursday last. Merinos were from five to ten per cent, lower than last year, which is surprisingly good…

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Farm for Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 October 1914 · page 2

In this issue will be soon particulars of an ideal farming property to be sold by auction by T. M. Sherriff on Saturday, 24th October; at the rooms, Lee…

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Price of Wheat

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 1

Mr, F. Mack of Narromine writes to the S.M. Herald":--"It is generally admitted that there is going to be a great shortage of wheat through all…

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Commercial News. WOOL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 5

The A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd.[?] report under date 15th October:—During the week a fair number of transactions by private treaty have been effected on…

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