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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1916

1,382 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 33 of 70

Wool and Live Stock

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 2

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report under date 20th May:—Wool.—The wool market remains firm and unchanged. It is expected…

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From Our Exchanges the Share Farming Commission

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 6

Mr. M'Girr, M.L.A., chairman of the Share Farming Commission, has resigned from that body and made, a recommendation to the Premier that Mr…

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Maryvale Farmer's Loss

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 6

Mr. A. Mostyn, of Maryvale some three or four months ago lost a very promising and valuable draught colt, through what appeared to be…

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Farmyard Manure. Preservation of its Value

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 8

Here and there in this State are to be found farmers who have realised the value of farmyard manure, and who apply it regularly to the land…

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District News. (From our own Correspondents). NARROMINE. Crops and Stock

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 5

Sowing operations are nearly completed in the district, and a goad downpour of rain is required to give the grain a good start. Many of the…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Western Herald · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 264…

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Dairying. an Analysis of Records. The Only Way

The Western Herald · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 2

A striking illustration of the fact that the test and scales is the only method of knowing the best cows is shown in some figures recently…

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Farmyard Manure. Preservation of its Value

The Western Herald · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 2

Here and there in this State are to be found farmers who have realised the value of farmyard manure, and who apply it regularly to the land before…

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Special Sheep Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 2

Sheep buyers should not miss the big special sale at Wellington on Friday next, 2nd June, whom over 5000 grand store sheep will be yarded for absolute…

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Store Sheep Sale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 1

Messrs. Bedford, Taylor and, Weston, Ltd., will hold a monster special sheep sale at Wellington on Friday, June 2, when over 5000 grand store…

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5000 Store Sheep

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 2

Messrs, Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd., are holding a monster special sheep sale at when Wellington on Friday, the 2nd June, when over 5000 grand…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 264…

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Dairying. an Analysis of Records. The Only Way

Western Age · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 4

A striking illustration of the fact that the test and seales is the only method of knowing the best cows is shown in some figures recently…

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Farmyard Manure. Preservation of its Value

Western Age · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 4

Here and there in this State are to be found farmers who have realised the value of farmyard manure, and who apply it regularly to the land before…

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A Farmer's Strange Dream. Saw Himself in His Own Coffin

Western Age · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 2

Soma remarkable features surrounded the death of Robert Henry Althorn, a well-known farmer at Swan Hill (Victoria). The deceased…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Macquarie District Council. Meeting at Wellington

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 3

A meeting of the Macquarie District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at this Oddfellows' Hall, Wellington, on Saturday…

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Special Sheep Sale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 6

Sheep buyers should not miss the big special sale at Wellington tomorrow, when over 5000 grand store sheep will be yarded for absolute…

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Sale of Crossbred Sheep

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 6

Mossrs Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd., Orange, will hold a sale of 4000 high-class crossbred sheep, at the Corporation yards on Thursday, 8th June…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. Lucerne Inoculation. an Experiment

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 9

For the successful growing of lucerne the particular requirements of the plant must be fulfilled. Just what these are at Hawkesbury Agricultural…

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On the Land. Wool Sales

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 8

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report under date 20th May:—Special interest attaches the wool sales to be held in Brisbane' this week, in view of…

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