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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 43 of 70

Coastal Farmers, Ltd

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 5

The sixteenth annual balance-sheet of the Coastal Farmers' Co-operative Society, Ltd., for the period ended March 31, 1916, showed that the profit…

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Farms for Soldiers. How to Apply. Qualifications of Applicants

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 2

Regulations under the Returned Soldiers' Settlement Act, under which special areas of land have been set apart exclusively for returned soldiers,…

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Plea for the Farmers. "Pretty Full of It."

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 2

While he congratulated the country on the record harvest, Mr. Hunt, president of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, said, at the annual…

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Cobar Cattle King

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 5

Mr. W. H. Bannister, who now resides at Oxley Park, Nevertire, is one of the cattle kings of the State. He buys thousands every year; in fact, as it is…

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District Sheep and Lambs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

Supplies were only moderate in the sheep and lamb sections at Homebush last Monday. Competition ruled fairly keen, and values were on a p[?]r with…

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Our Wheat Ships

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 5

A cablegram from London states that the difficulty in connection with the registration of the Commonwealth wheat ships is largely due to the…

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The Wheat Pool

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

Mr. T. [?]. Campbell, in his annual report to the Farmers and Settlers' Conference, referred to the wheat pool. "The wheat growers…

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The Wool Position

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 5

Over the name of John Bridge and Co., Ltd., the following letter was published in the "Daily Telegraph" of Tuesday:--…

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Local and General Dubbo Cattle Sale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

McVicar and Dennis' sixth big stock sale will be held at the Corporation Yards, Dubbo, on Tuesday next. The auctioneers expect to yard about 100…

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The Wool Position. To the Editor "Dubbo Liberal."

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 2

Sir,—May we claim space in your valuable columns to refer to a leading article on "The Wool Position" Appearing in the Daily Telegraph of…

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Farmers' Conference

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 5

The fighting plank adopted by the Farmers and Settlers in Conference is as follows:--Full encouragement for all industries which the war has…

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Farmers and 'Settlers Conference. Important Matters Dealt With. the Progressives' Platform

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 2

The 23rd Annual Conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association of New South Wales, which opened in Sydney on Monday last, was continued…

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Duck Farming. Attractions and Drawbacks

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 8

The Indian Runner duck is in a class by itself. "The birds are recognised as great layers, and the breed has been boomed on this account; but after 15…

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

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 5

In consequence of the splendid winter rains and mild weather conditions the crops have made rapid headway in the district, and some are now out in…

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The Wool Market

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report:—The cables from England indicate that very strong efforts are being made to get as much wool for the Home trade as possible…

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Pastoral and Commercial. the Weather. Friday evening

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

The weather is cold and bright. Herbage is growing slowly…

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Quick Turnover in Wool

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

No better wish can be extended to sheep-owners that that the 1916 wool will be cleared up rapidly and under as buoyant conditions as its…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 3

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. 271…

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The Wool Position. (To the Editor.)

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 5

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

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Dairying. Milkers' Hands. Their Care in Winter

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 3

Many people in this district suffer from sore hands, brought on by milking; no doubt carelessness and dirt contribute, but could you suggest a…

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