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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1918

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Important Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 August 1918 · page 2

Now that the district has received the benefit of such bountiful rains, the stock market is again on the move, and Messrs. T. M. Sherriff and Co. are…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · 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. 379…

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Dairying. Control of Contagious Abortion. a Record of Experiments

Western Age · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 4

It has been suggested that contagious abortion burns itself out," once an animal [?] and that she eventually becomes immune. Records…

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Farmers Should Note

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 1

The managing director of the Farmers' and Settlers' Co-operative Grain Co., accompanied by other directors, will visit Dubbo on Saturday next 17th…

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Some Fine Sheep. with Weighty Fleeces

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 August 1918 · page 2

We recently referred to the Curranyalpa stud, sheep and to the sale of come young rams. We are now enabled to record the sale of 60…

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

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 August 1918 · page 2

The past day or two have been beautiful and Spring in coming fast. There is still a tinge of frost in the air, but that will soon be dispelled. Another inch of rain this…

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Important Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 4

Now that the district has received the benefit of such bountiful rains, the stock market is again on the move, and Messrs. T. M. Sherriff and Co. are…

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Wool Appraisement. Season 1918-1919

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 4

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report that the appraisements in connection with the 1918-1919. Wool season will begin on September 17 next…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. Maize Stalks. Should They Be Ploughed In?

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 9

Whether maize stalks should be ploughed in or burned, is discussed in a current article by the inspector who specialises in maize. The chief…

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Cattle Sale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 2

Messrs. T. M. Sheriff and Co. advertise a cattle sale to take place at Wellington on Saturday, 24th [?]. Over 250 head will be yarded, and offered in…

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Wool Report

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 2

The A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd., report under date 14th August:—The recent rains have retarded considerably the arrival of the early wools, and as much of…

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The Wheat Silo

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 2

The creation of the wheat silo in the Dubbo railway station yard is now proceeding rapidly. It has gone up 13 feet in a week, and when completed…

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Wool Appraisement. Season 1918-1919

Western Age · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 4

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report that the appraisements in connection with the 1918-1919 Wool season will begin on September 17th next…

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Wool Appraisement SEASON 1918-1919

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 1

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report that the appraisements in connection with the 1918-1919 Wool season will begin on September 17 next…

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Wool Appraisement. Season 1918-1919

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 August 1918 · page 2

John Bridge & Co. Ltd. report that the appraisements in connection with the 1918-1919 wool season will begin on September 17th next…

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

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 August 1918 · page 2

The weather is dull and cloudy. Spring showers may be expected, but a couple of inches of rains is required…

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Important Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 August 1918 · page 2

Messrs. T. M. Sherriff and Co. will hold an important cattle sale at the Commercial Yards, on Saturday, August 24, when 250 cattle will be yarded…

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Farmers and Settlers' Meeting. Wheatgrowers' Agent Appointed

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 August 1918 · page 2

A meeting of farmers and settlors interested in the F. and S. Co-operative Grain Company, Ltd., convened by Mr A. Cosier, was held in the Oddfellows…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · 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. 380…

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Dairying. Sterility Among Cows. a Variety of Causes

Western Age · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 4

The statement by an officer of the Missouri College of Agriculture that "sterility or barrenness is becoming alarmingly prevalent in dairy and beef…

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