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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1915

1,292 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 21 of 65

CATTLE. Section E.—Shorthorn. (Judges, Messrs. D. Cameron and J. Stevenson)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 3

Bull, 3 years and over.—Baird Bros. J. F. C. Wake 2. Bull. 2 years and under 3.—James A. Ryan 1…

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Farm Produce

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 4

Following a had season no one existed to see the agricultural pavilion full of farm produce. Had it not been for Mr. G. Trevitt's big trophy, which…

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The Farmer's Wheal. Must Deliver to the King

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 3

For the benefit of farmers, Mr. D. R. Hall, state Attorney-General is explaining through these columns the procedure which should be adopted by…

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Farm Produce. (Judge, Mr. M. McLeod)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 3

Hard Wheats—J. B. Roach (Cedar) 1, D. A. Rich 2. Medium Hard Wheats. —J. B. Roach (Comeback) 1. E. W. Craig 2, C. E…

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Warren Farmers and Settlers. the Question of Split Votes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Warren branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association there were present: Messrs, T. A. Walker (President), G. F. Antill,…

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Rain Strengthens Sheep Inquiry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 2

The rain experienced in pastoral dis tricts made sheep buyers at Thursday's Homebush auctions uneasy as to future supplies. As a result every operator…

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Wool and Stock

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 3

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., reoport under data 8th May:—Wool.—The deadlock in the wool trade continues. A conference is…

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Lismore Farmer's Death. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 2

Henry Jones, a well-known farmer in the Lismore district, died yesterday from gunshot wounds. An arrest has been made…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, N.S.W., and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 210…

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The Feeding of Pigs. The Methods and the Crops

Western Age · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 4

"The method of feeding which I think is the best is to erect pig-proof fences enclosing about four or five acres each, plant with maize in the spring, and…

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Live Stock. Shoulder Lameness. a Common Trouble in Farm Horses

Western Age · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 4

Sprain of the muscles of the shoulder is an accident very commonly experienced by the farm horse. It is most liable to happen to a colt doing his first…

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The Water Requirements Of Certain Crops

Western Age · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 4

Some calculations that have been made by the United States Department of Agriculture to determine which plants are most economical in their use of soil…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. Wheat, Flour and Offal. Their Relative Values

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 May 1915 · page 3

In an interesting statement in the current "Agricultural Gazette" the Government Statistician indicates the extent to which the cost of producing…

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On the Land. Sydney Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 May 1915 · page 3

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd. report under date 10th May:—It is difficult for the selling brokers to realise what object wool buyers had in declining to bid…

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Shoulder Lameness. a Common Trouble in Farm Horses

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 May 1915 · page 3

Sprain of the muscles of the shoulder is an accident very commonly experienced by the farm horse. It is most liable to happen to a colt doing his first…

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Farmers, Please Note:—

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 May 1915 · page 5

H. V. McKay has given all his agents notice that owing to the increased cost of material, the early order allowance on all harvesters will be…

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Wool

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 7

The A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd., report under date 12th May:—The position with regard to the sales remains unchanged. Meetings have been hold of…

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Sheep Show Further Rise

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 4

Only 18,000 sheep and lambs were on offer at Homcbush last Monday. The rainfall experienced in many pastoral districts has bad the effect of…

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A Crop of Troubles

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 6

Some evil genius entered the home of Mr. A. Manusu recently, and there took up a temporary abode. Mrs. Mauusu and three members of the…

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Dubbo Farmers and Settlers Price of Wire-netting. Dubbo High School. the Experiment Farm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Dubbo branch of the Parmers and Sottlers' Association was held on Tuesday night, when there were present: Messrs. J…

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