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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 42 of 70

Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Western Herald · Saturday 8 July 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. 270…

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Poultry. Duck Farming. Attractions and Drawbacks

The Western Herald · Saturday 8 July 1916 · page 4

The Poultry Expert devotes his notes for the month of July to the subject of ducks, about which, he remarks, there have lately been many enquiries, this…

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The Supply of Humus. a Crop to Maintain It

The Western Herald · Saturday 8 July 1916 · page 4

"The time is coming when more farmers will undoubtedly turn to cowpeas and clover to be ploughed under, in order to maintain the supply of organic…

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450 Cattle at Mudgee

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 July 1916 · page 2

On Friday, 21st instant, at Mudgee, Mesers. Crossing and Cox will sell 450 cattle by auction, comprising 70 superior cows, 75 steers, 80 heifers, 100…

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Western Cattle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 2

[?]as the best of the bargain [?] [?] Thursday's Homobush cattle [?] Prices were generally on [?] up grade. Some 2100 head were…

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Wool and Live Stock

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 4

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report under date 8th July, 1916:—Wool.—The cables from England indicate that very strong efforts are…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Tuesday 11 July 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. 270…

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Poultry. Duck Farming. Attractions and Drawbacks

Western Age · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 4

The Poultry Expert devotes his notes for the month of July to the subject of ducks. about which, he remarks, there have lately been many enquires, this…

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The Supply of Humus. a Crop to Maintain It

Western Age · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 4

"The time is coming when more farmers will undoubtedly turn to cowpeas and clover to be ploughed under, in order to maintain the supply of organic…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Dubbo branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, which was due to be held at the Protestant Hall on Saturday…

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The Wheat Stacks

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 July 1916 · page 2

It is certainly strange, with all the fuss that is made about the high cost of living and the alleged extortion of traders, that the price of bread should…

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The Wool Market

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 July 1916 · page 2

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., report:—An explanation of the wholesale embargo recently contested by us in the country press is afforded by a cable received from Sydney…

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The Wool Season

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 July 1916 · page 3

The wool season closed over a week ago. Prices realised in June passed all previous records, greasy merino selling up to 23¾d and scoured to 44¼d…

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Pastoral and Commercial. the Weather. Tuesday evening

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 July 1916 · page 2

The rain continued throughout Friday last, and 46 more points was the record on Saturday morning. It has been fine, enough dull and cold most of the time since…

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Sheep and Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 4

Messrs. T. M. Sherriff will hold a sale of sheep and cattle at the commercial yards on Saturday afternoon next, commencing at 2.30 p.m. There will…

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Orange Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 3

On Thursday next, 20th instant, Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd., will sell at Orange, 600 head of choice Durham cattle, on account of Mr. Bacon,…

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450 Cattle at Mudgee

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 3

On Friday, 21st instant, at Mudgee, Messrs. Crossing and Cox will sell 450 cattle by auction, comprising 70 superior cows, 75 steers, 80 heifers, 100…

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The Wool Position

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 4

Sir,—May we claim space in your valuable columns to refer to your leading article on "The Wool Position" appearing in your your issue of Monday, 10th…

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Big Cattle Sale at Dubbo

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 3

A big cattle Bale, will be held at Dubbo on Tuesday, 18th July, the auctioneers being Messrs M'Vicar and Dennis and Bedford. Taylor and Weston, Ltd.,…

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Leeds Bros.' Cattle Sale at Orange

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 3

On Thursday next, 20th inst., Messrs. Leeds Bros, will sell at Orange 600 choice young cattle, comprising steers and heifers, 12 months to 2 years, in…

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