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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1915

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. Liming Wheat Land. Last Season's Experiments

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 9

A year ago some prominence was given in these "Notes" to the conclusions derived from an experiment in the [?]ming of wheat land, which was…

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Sydney Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 2

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report under date, 12th April: Advices as to the course of the third series of sales in London have been satisfactory so far as…

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Hand-feeding Sheep. Some Suggested Rations

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 9

What will make the best and most economical ration for keeping sheep alive just now One way and another that question is…

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Macquarie Stud Farm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 4

Good prices were realised at the Sydney stud sales for the yearlings from the Macquarie Stud Farm. A Fortunatus—Footless filly was sold for 55…

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Milawa Sheep

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 6

Mr. D. McAlary, of "Milawa," put put up a record for his sheep that will take some beating. Recently he sold 1300 wethers at £1 per head in the…

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Wool

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 5

Owing to the searcity of shipping space, and the consequent inability of buyers to ship heavy purchases of wool, brokers have been reluetantly compelled…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 7

In this case Thomas Neild and Thomas Rogan were charged with that they did, in company, at Orange on March 12, 1915, steal one sheep, the property…

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The Wheat Seizure

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 3

In a recent issue of the Warnambool "Standard" Mr. John Glasgow writes: —"Sir,—In your issue of yesterday, under the heading of 'The Federal Arena,'…

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Government Seed Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 6

A farmer in the Forbes district made application to the Government for seed wheat, and on March 2 received notice from the agents that 300 bushels had…

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Hand-feeding Sheep. Some Suggested Rations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 8

What will make the best and most economical ration for keeping sheep alive just now? One way and another that question…

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Civil Cases. a Dispute Over Sheep

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 4

Before Mr. Justice Sly and a jury of four yesterday, E. S. Hall, of Willeroon Station, Nyugan, brought an action to recover damages from J. W…

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For the Man on the Land Liming Wheat Land. Last Season's Experiments

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 8

A year ago some prominence was [?]ven in these "Notes" to the [?] sions derived from an experiment in the liming of wheat land which was…

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YEOVAL. Farming Operations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 2

Needless to say, the farmers have taken every advantage afforded them by the recent heavy rains, and have lost no time with ploughing and sowing…

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"Citrus Culture." Farmers' Bulletin, No. 90

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 8

This bulletin, forming as it does part of the matter that is intended for the "Fruitgrowers' Guide," is issued by the Department of Agriculture in order…

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Important Sheep and Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 2

An important sheep and cattle sale and Malone in Mudgee on the 22nd in will be conducted by Messrs. Mitchell stant. There will be 8240 sheep…

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On the Land. Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 4

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Ltd., report:—With the close of the holidays, buyers have returned in anticipation of the resumption of sales, the…

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Seed Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

Applications are still being received by the local agents for seed wheat by farmers who are ready to sow. With the price of wheat so high many of the…

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The Wheat Act

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 1

The Dubbo branch of the F. and S. Association has decided to submit a motion to the Macquarie District Council on May 15 condemnatory of…

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District Wool Sold in England

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

Mr. H. Strahorn is one of those who sent his wool direct to England for sale, and he is more than satisfied with the prices realised. Fleece averaged 13¾d,…

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Our Farmers. Protest Against Local Government (Amendment) Act. an Appeal on Behalf of Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the Dubbo branch of the Farmers and Set [?]lers' Association was he'd on Saturday, when there were present: Messrs…

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