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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1917

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The Coming Wool Clip

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 6

Are you going to blade shear your sheep this year and lose practically the price of a plant? The increased wool you will obtain—with the present…

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A Hint to Farmers. Economical Methods of Skinning

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 3

The heaviest loss that most farmers suffer in connection with the killing of animals and preparation of meat on the farm is duo to bad skinning or…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Annual Conference

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 9

The Farmers and Settlors' Association of New South Wales commenced its annual conference at King's Hall, Hunter Street, Sydney, on Monday…

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Wheat Freights

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 13

The Department of Agricaltnre has issued a circular from the State Wheat Office with reference to the arrangements whereby millers are…

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Rust in Wheat

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

At the meeting of the Coradgery (near Parkes) Agricultural Bureau recently, Mr R. G. May, Inspector of Agriculture, delivered the following…

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State Wheat Balancesheet

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 16

A progress statement of revenue and expenditure relating to the 1915-16 season's wheat pool for the 13 months ended December 31st last, so…

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Wheat Storage Sheds

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 8

The State Cabinet ou Tuesday considered a proposal by the Minister for Railways and Works and the Minister for Agriculture, who stated…

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Huge Stacks of Wheat

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

Since the Wheat Board deeded to establish a depot at Parkes large quantities of wheat have been brought from outside centres, as far…

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The Primary Producers' Union Meeting of Wheat Executive

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 13

A meeting of the Wheat Executive was held on Friday, Jane 29. Present: Messrs C. F. Williams (presiding), W. Tonkin (Inverell),…

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The Primary Producers' Union. Meeting of Wheat Executive

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 3

A meeting of the Wheat Executive was held in Sydney on Friday, 29th June when there were present: Mr.C. F.Williams (Presiding). Messrs…

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The Wool Clip. Again Sold to Britain. Sydney

Western Age · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

The British Government has purchased the whole of this season's wool clip at the same terms as last year…

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A Model Farm

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 10

Lately, we understand, some additional improvements have been effected on "Widgerie," that very fine property owned by Messrs…

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Pastoral and Commercial. the Weather. Western Herald Office. Friday evening

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 2

Light rain fell on Tuesday nighty, 5 points being recorded next morning, showers continued throughout Wednesday, 30 more points being measured on Thursday…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. No. 323. Agricultural. Sweet Corn or Table Maize. The Many Varieties

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 3

There is an ever increasing number of varieties of sweet corn, and some of those listed in American catalogues have never been grown here. Even of…

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The New Wool Clip. Bought at 15 1/2D by British Government

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 5

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson wired as on Friday, July 13, that the Prime Minister announced on that day that the British Government had…

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Local and General. Loans to Farmers and Settlers

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 2

The Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank of N. S. W. announce that they are prepared to received applications from farmers and…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. No. 323. Agricultural. Sweet Corn or Table Maize. The Many Varieties

Western Age · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 4

There is an ever increasing number of varieties of sweet corn, and some of those listed in American catalogues have never been grown here. Even of…

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Pastoral and Commercial. the Weather. Western Herald Office, Tuesday evening

The Western Herald · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 2

On Sunday a beautiful shower fell registering 30 points. The herbage is growing wonderfully…

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Action by Farmers. Grain Company to Be Formed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 8

An important move was initiated by the Farmers' Conference last week, when it was decided to support a scheme to establish a co-operative…

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Farm for Auction Sale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 4

On Saturday, August 25, in the estate of the late Susannah Speechley, Messrs. W. H. and G. Paul will sell at their offices, Warne Street,…

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