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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 58 of 65

Government and Wheat

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 November 1914 · page 2

"I will make it impossible for brand to go above 4d a loaf this year whereas if Government action had not been taken a rise to ltd would be certain,…

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The Wheat Bill. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1914 · page 2

It was hinted last night that the State Parliament would close in about eight days. It is expexted that the bill for purchasing the whole of the…

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Letter to the Editor. War Against Farmers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1914 · page 2

Sir,—I notice our Government is still proclaiming war against our farmers. First of all they stated that we must not poison rabbits, and now…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Wednesday 25 November 1914 · page 4

These Notes are lasted every week, under the personal supervision of the How. W. G A[?]ford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 186…

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THE Western Herald and Darling River Advocate. Wednesday, November 25, 1914. the Wheat Question

The Western Herald · Wednesday 25 November 1914 · page 2

What to do with the wheat crop of tho State, in a question that is giving a deal of trouble to the Government and its supporters. Mr Holman gave…

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Powdery Mildew. a Farmer's Opinion

Western Age · Wednesday 25 November 1914 · page 4

Some references to "White Fungus" or "Powdery Mildew," addressed by Mr. J. T. Warren to the Temora members of the Agricultural Bureau, contain…

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80 Head Cattle

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1914 · page 8

At the Commercial yards on Saturday next, 80 head of mixed cattle will be sold, these comprise steers, heifers and cows, all in good condition and a…

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Coming Sales. 600 Cattle at Orange

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1914 · page 8

On Thursday next, 3rd December, at Orange, J. S. Leeds and Co. will sell on account of the Dalton. Estate, Ltd., Kangaroobie, 300 steers, 2 and 3 years…

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Scoured V. Greasy Wool

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1914 · page 9

An interesting test to determine whether it is more profitable to send wool to market scoured or in the grease has been carried out by the Hon. John…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. an Acre of Maize. What It Costs to Produce

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1914 · page 9

When, some little time ago, the figures were collected from the managers of experiment farms and Inspectors of Agriculture, on which was based the…

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Powdery Mildew. a Farmer's Opinion

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1914 · page 9

Some references to 'White Fungus or 'Powdery Mildew,'addressed by Mr. J. T. Warren to the Temora members of the Agricultural Bureau, contain…

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Farm Sale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1914 · page 8

On Saturday next, 28th instant, T. M. Sherriff will sell by auction at Wellington, Messrs. Gardoll Bros' fine property of 600 acres, at Spicer's Creek…

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Starving Sheep

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 8

A locomotive drawing 47 trucks of sheep arrived at Dunodoo from Nyngan at 10.30 on Thursday of last week, after having been on the rails for…

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Wheat Report

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 4

Mr. Joseph Field reports that the wheat is coming in slowly, but samples are very good—64 and 66lbs.Farmers have been concerned owing to the…

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Wool Sales

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 4

Harrison, Jones and Devlin, Ltd., offered at auction ON Thursday 1465 bales of wool, including several notable brands. The market shows very little…

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Eulandool Wool Clip

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 4

"Eulandool" station wool, the property of Mr. H. colin Strahorn, Dubbo was included in Winchcombe, Carson and Co.'s catalogue submitted at…

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Occasional Notes. the Wheat Grab

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 3

There is argument pro and cop the action of the Goverament in seizing the wheat. Personally, I believe the farmers, and not the middleman, will…

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Latest Wires. Purchase of Wheat Bill. First Roading After Strong Opposition. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 4

In the Assembly last night, a bill authorising the Government purchase of the coming wheat harvest was introduced by the Attorney-General. After…

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Trangie State Farm

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 8

Mr. Fitzpatrick asked a string of questions in the House last week [?] the Government wheat farm near Trangie. In reply. Mr. Ashford stated…

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Why Don't the Farmers Fallow?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 3

Your report of the wheat crops makes pleasant reading, and it is good to find that you continue to urge the fallowing of the land. I cougratulate you…

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