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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1918

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. Condobolin Experiment Farm. the Results of Dry Farming Methods

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 November 1918 · page 7

"There is nothing to touch it between Parkes and Condobolin," said the Under Secretary and Director of Agriculture, of the crops on Condobolin…

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Australian Wheat. an American Prohibition

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 November 1918 · page 6

As a consequence of the changed conditions produced by the armistice, America has prohibited the further importation of Australian wheat. Attempts…

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On the Land. Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 November 1918 · page 7

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report under date November 25:— Wool.—There is little to report as regards the wool position beyond that…

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The Crops

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 4

Despite the unfavorable spring, there will be some very fair wheat yields in the Dubbo district this year, but in nearly every instance such returns will…

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Farmers—something New

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 December 1918 · page 2

Farmers.—You are cordially invited to inspect the two new McKay Sunshine Headers (Taylor's patent), now at work at Mr. G. E. Anderson's, Finger Post,…

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The Wheat Business

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 1

From Perth comes a message or in dignation at the manner in which the Government is conducting the wheat business. It is stated that recently an…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Tuesday 3 December 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. No. 394…

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Farm Meat Killing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 1

Mr. E. S. Twigg, Cowra, writes:-- "Last Monday, with the help of a strain pipe from an engine to heat water, ten pigs were killed after 4…

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A Parkes Farmer

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 1

William Palmer, a Parkes farmer, went to Sydney recently to back Bowler in the Tramway Handicap at Epping. The horse won, and Palmer…

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Sheep Ticks and Lice

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 7

During the past year a good deal of interest has been taken in some districts in the increase of sheep tick and sheep louse, and the suggestion has actually…

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Wool Shipments Expected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:—With the cessation of hostilities much shipping engaged during the war on military and naval work will be released…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. the Cross-breeding Experiment. the Testimony of the Saleyards

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 7

A number of second-cross lambs from Wagga experiment farm, which were included in the cross-breeding experiments at that farm, were recently sold at…

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The Farmers' Experiment Plots. the Progress of the Policy

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 7

It was in 1909 that the policy was initiated by the Department of Agriculture of demonstrating on farmers' own properties the value of the methods…

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BUTTER v. MEAT

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 1

Mr. E. S. Twing, Cowra, writes:-- [?]n November, 19[?], butter was sold to merchants in Cowra at 10[?] per 1b., while wheat was being sold to millers…

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Local and General New [?]Rason's Wheat

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

Mr. Pullbrook, of Obley road, d[?]liverted the first load of this season's wheat in Dubbo on Tuesday. It was received by Mr. Thos. Harper, on…

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New Wheat

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 1

Over 800 bags of new season's wheat were last week delivered at the Dubbo Floor Mill. It was all of prime quality, and averaged from 62 to 67lbs…

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Commercial, Wool and Live Stock

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 4

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report under date 7th December:-Wool.—It is now generally understood that the London wool auctions will be…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Tuesday 10 December 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. No. 395…

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Dairying. Apathy in Cow Testing. Fate of a Babcock Tester

Western Age · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 4

As showing the apathy that exists among farmers iu some districts of Victoria, Mr. K. T. Archer, Senior Daily Inspector in that State, in his annual…

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Bellvue Crops

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 1

Messrs. McVicar and Dennis, of Dubbo, agents for the Farmers and Settlers' Co-operative Co., insured Bellevue crops for an average of eight…

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