Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1917

1,168 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 58 of 59

Open Column. (We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by correspondents.) Warning to Farmers. (To the Editor.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 5

Sir,--It would take three years to transport the wheat that is at present in Australia with this year's crop, on pre-war transport service. There is…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Ballimore Crops

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 5

Mr. J. Raines, of Ballimore, says that the crops in that district are all from very fair to good. Some farmers are, however, without bags, and almost…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Wool Market

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 2

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., report:—We again approached the Premier's department with a view to securing facilities to bring wool from our clients to Sydney; and we…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 December 1917 · 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. 345…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

For Farmers "Yes," or Destruction of Rural Industries

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 2

There was never a more audacious political move than the desperate attempts made to stampede the farmers of the State into voting "No."…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dairying. Pepsin Whey. Its Effect on Calves

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 4

The Dairy Branch of the Department lately received an inquiry from Tenterfield as to the effect of pepsin whey on calves, one of the suppliers at the local…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wheat Silos Contracts

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 December 1917 · page 2

The Hon. W. C. Grahame announced on Saturday, immediately after the Cabinet meeting, that finality had been reached regarding the erection, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Farm Sale on 22nd. INSTANT

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 December 1917 · page 4

Messrs. Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd., draw attention to their advertisement in this issue that they will sell by public auction on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Some Wheat Yields

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 1

Again it is demonstrated that if all our farmers fallowed their land, and sowed much less, they would be better off. There is nothing so destructive…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Wheat Silos

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 1

At a special meeting of the N. S. W. Cabinet on Saturday finality was reached with regard to the tenders for country wheat silos and a Sydney terminal…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wheat Coming In

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 1

The busy time in the receiving of wheat at the Dubbo Mill has now commenced in earnest. Waggon after waggon is drawn up daily, laden with…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Graham. M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 345…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dairying. Pepsin Whey. Its Effect on Calves

Western Age · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 4

The Dairy Branch of the Department lately received an inquiry from Tenter-field as to the effect of pepsin whey on calves, one of the suppliers at the local…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

"Quamby" Crops

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 1

On "Quamby," Mr. R. P. Tweedy's property, between Wougarbon and Bar[?]gal, these were 880 acres [?]der wheat this year, about half of the ares…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Vote Yes! And Save Our Honor [?]Rised by J.m.walker,secretary Dubbo Branch Reint[?]rcements Referendum Campa[?]gn. for Farmers "Yes," or Destruction of Rural Industries

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 3

There was never a more [?] Political move than [?] desperate at temp[?]. made to stam[?] [?] ers of the State into [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Wool Market

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 2

John Bridge & Co., announce that in response to the frequent representation as to their storage available for wool they are now informed by the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

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

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 2

We have had splendid weather since the late heavy rain. The roads have been boggy, and travelling difficult, but has been cheerfully borne The wind has…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Wheat Purchase. and Britain's Help

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 December 1917 · page 3

The following is supplied under the signatures of W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister:—Malicious statements have recently been made concerning the sale…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Farm Sale Next

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 December 1917 · page 4

Messrs. Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd., draw attention to their advertisement in this issue that they will sell by public auction on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wool Sales

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 5

Winehcombe, Carson, Ltd., advise that the Central Wool Committee has arranged to start the first Sydney wool appraisements of the now year on…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →