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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1915

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A Fine Crop

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 4

One of the best of many very fine crops throughout Dubbo district this years is that of Messrs. O'Sullivan Bros., near Mogriguy. One paddock…

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Farmers Indignant

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 4

Over 200 farmers and others interested attended a meeting at Grenfell on Saturday to protest against the Federal Government's wheat scheme…

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Farms for Soldiers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 6

Mr. J. C. Manifold, M.H.R. (Victoria) has sent word to Mr. C. D. Ferguson, donating 3000 acres of Runnymede station for forms for returned soldiers…

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Farming in Siberia

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 7

We have inherited from the traditions of the past the idea that Siberia is a country with a not very fruitful soil. Yet in the last few years very decided advances in farming…

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Successful Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 November 1915 · page 2

Messrs. Bedford, Taylor, and Weston, Ltd., report having on Saturday last disposed of 100 fat cattle by auction at the commercial Yards…

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The Wheat Question. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 November 1915 · page 5

Sir,—That the farmers in the Wellington district realise the seriousness of their position in regard to the wheat scheme of the Federal…

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Meeting of Wheat-growers. Will Not Deliver One Bag

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 November 1915 · page 5

A well-attended meeting, largely composed of district farmers and others interested in wheat, was held at the Oddfewows Hall on Saturday…

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Wheat Pooling Scheme Dubbo Farmers' Views

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 November 1915 · page 1

About fifty formers assembled at the Protestant Hall on Saturday night to discuss the wheat pooling scheme. Mr. J. Morris, president of the Dubbo F…

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Wool and Live Stock

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1915 · page 4

John Bridge and Co.,.Ltd., report under date 20th November:—Wool.—Our next sale will be held on Monday, 22nd inst. Meantime the…

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Woodlands Farm

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 November 1915 · page 1

In reply to a question in the House the Minister for Agriculture, said 24 harvesters were purchased for use at Woodlands Government Farms. It is…

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Wellington Farmers Indignant

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 November 1915 · page 1

The Wellington press reports n large attendance at the meeting held in that town on Saturday night to consider the Government's action in connection…

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Yeoval Crops

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 November 1915 · page 1

The wheat crops in the Y[?]val district are looking magnificient, and promise a splendid yield of grain. The bay cut was good all round. Although…

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Indignation Meeting. Wellingtion Farmers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1915 · page 3

A meeting of the Wellington and district farmers was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Wellington, on Saturday night last, for the purpose of…

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Great Crop of Cats

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1915 · page 2

The oats that were found growing on Mr. J. B. Farrand's Peel Farm, near Forbes, and which measured 7ft. 6in, have been eclipsed. Mr. J. F. Male,…

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How Will the Crop Be Moved?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1915 · page 4

The prospect of a record wheat crop has made all New South Wales glad, but it is not all joy to the men who have to transport the grain. Motor lorries are…

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Apsley Farmers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1915 · page 4

At a meeting of the Apsley branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held last Tuesday night, the following resolution was carried:—"That this…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Wednesday 24 November 1915 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahama, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 238…

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Working the Fallow. a Farmer's Paper

Western Age · Wednesday 24 November 1915 · page 4

The working of the fallow so as to preserve the loose surface that conserves moisture is something that farmers cannot afford to neglect during…

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Big Sale of Cattle

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 November 1915 · page 5

Messrs. Bedford; Taylor, and Weston, Ltd., notify an important sale of cattle at the Orange saleyards on Thursday, the 2nd of December, when they…

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The Wheat Question. Farmers Not to Be Coerced

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 November 1915 · page 6

The Minister for Agriculture made a statement in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, in reply to questions by Messrs. Thrower, Ball, and Haynes…

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