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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1914

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A Splendid Fruit Crop

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

While the rains of the last week were by no means an unmixed blessing to the farmer, especially the men with the part cut crop, they have certainty…

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To Help the Farmer

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

In the Assembly on Wednesday Mr. McGarry suggested that in view of the distress which exists among farmers in different parts of the country owing…

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Homestead Farm

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

The Crown Lands Agent states that be has had several applications for the two blocks in the parish of Goan, county of Narromine, known as Buddah…

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Farmer's Fate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 6

Mr. R. Porton, of Obley Road, had the hard luck to have a considerable area of his splendid wheat crop knocked down by Thursday night's storm…

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For the Man on the Land Powdery Mildew. a Farmer's Opinion

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

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

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Share Farming. Result of Ministerial Action

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

Some time ago the Minister for Agriculture approached a number of owners of large estates, ami made inquiries as to whether they would be willing to…

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Pastoral and Commercial the Whather. Friday evening

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 November 1914 · page 4

Since our last we have had a taste of 1902 weather, only more so. On Wednesday a terrific dust-storm swept over the land at the rate of about 70 miles an hour…

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Powdery Mildew. a Farmer's Opinion

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 November 1914 · page 2

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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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. Aonford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 186. Agri Cultural. an Acre of Maize. What it Costs to Produce

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 November 1914 · page 2

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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3000 Store Sheep

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 November 1914 · page 2

On Saturday next, 5th December, Messrs. Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd. are yarding 3000 splendid store sheep at the Commercial Yards…

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Successful Sheep Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 November 1914 · page 2

Messrs. Bedford, Taylor, and Weston, Ltd. report holding a successful sheep sale at the local yards on Saturday last, when 3000 store sheep were sold by…

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Government Bill to Buy the Wheat

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 November 1914 · page 3

Mr. Hall moved for the suspension of the Standing Orders to enable the till to compulsory acquire wheat in New South Wales to provide…

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Homestead Farm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1914 · page 2

The following conflicting applications have been received at the local Lands Office for a homestead farm of 1040 acres, in the parish of Breelong, county…

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Pastoral and Commercial. the Weather. Tuesday evening

The Western Herald · Wednesday 2 December 1914 · page 2

Since the heavy dust-storm last Wednesday the weather has been considerably cooler. On Sunday a strong north-east wind brought back the dust that had gone…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Wednesday 2 December 1914 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. A[?]ford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 187…

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Summer Fodder Crops. a Farmer's Experience

Western Age · Wednesday 2 December 1914 · page 4

Speaking at one of the branches of the Agricultural Bureau in his district, the Inspector of Agriculture in the West quoted a case that is some indi[?]…

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Dairying. Dairyman As Business Man. Better Cows Bettor Managed

Western Age · Wednesday 2 December 1914 · page 4

A circular published by the Iowa experiment station (U.S.A.), touches so closely a subject mentioned recently by the Dairy Expert of New South Wales,…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. Plant Improvement. Wheat Selection for Farmers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 December 1914 · page 3

"Although farm animals have been carefully bred for centuries, it is only in recent years that definite steps have been taken in the improvement of farm…

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3000 Store Sheep

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 December 1914 · page 6

On Saturday next, 5th December, Messrs. Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd. are yarding 3000 splendid store sheep at the Commercial Yards…

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400 Fat Sheep

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 December 1914 · page 6

On Saturday next, Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd. will sell 400 fat marine owes at the local yards in lots to suit buyers. Butchers and other should…

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