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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1919

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 May 1919 · page 2

Although the Wellington branch of the F.S.A. was formed only a fortnight ago, we are informed by Mr. Coghlan that it occupies the premier position…

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Pastoral. Grass Seeds in Sheep. "Of Economic Importance"

Western Age · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 4

The condition in sheep caused by certain grass seeds penetrating the skin, "is a very common one, and of some economic importance," says Dr. Dodd,…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. 418…

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Methods of Native Farmers. Experience Makes Then Unconsciously Correct

Western Age · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 4

The native peoples of the world, ignorant of the most elementary facts of science, often exhibit in their primitive methods of agriculture a knowledge of…

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Agricultural. Eradication of Canadian Thistle. American Farmers' Methods

Western Age · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 4

The eradication of Canadian or Californian thistle from the farm is the subject of a bulletin of the United States Department of Agriculture, the…

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An Appeal to Farmers. (To the Editor.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 1

Sir.--With your kind permission. I would like to say a few words to the farmers pf this district who are for should be members of the Farmers…

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Our Farmers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Dubbo branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Saturday afternoon, when there were present:…

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Farmers and Settlers Co. Purchase John Bridge & Co's, Business

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 2

The purchase by the Farmers and Settlers' organisation in this State of New Sooth Wales wool, stock and produce business of John Bridge and…

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Wheat for Starving Stock

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 6

Mr. P. C. Weston, of Bedford, Taylor and Weston, approached the Hon. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, in Orange, on Friday last in connection with the price…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. Co-operation. the Movement in Canada

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 7

In March, 1917, just two years ago, the Legislature of Manitoba, Canada, placed on the statute book an act that provided for the formation and…

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The Importance of Being a Farmer. (To the Editor.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 2

Sir,--Might 1 be permitted to add a few words to the excellent letter in [?]r last issue from the pen of our hon. [?]tetary in Dubbo. calling upon the…

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Farmers' Winter School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 2

A farmers' winter school will be held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College from June 17 to July 12. The course will include lectures and…

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A Farmer M.L.A. to Farmers. the Bread Scandal. Advice to Scrip Holders

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 3

The latest to take the field against the sensational "Bread Scandal" seare is Mr. W. E. Wearne, M.L.A., who says:—"There is nothing new in the…

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The Importance of Being a Farmer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 2

Sir,—Might I be permitted to add a few words to the excellent letter in your last issue from the pen of our hon. secretary in Dubbo, calling upon the…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Friday, May 23, 1919. the Farmer Feedeth All

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 3

The man on the land, Edward Markham's "Man With the Hoe," is the keystone of all industry. He is the actual producer of the raw material,…

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600 Store Sheep

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 May 1919 · page 2

On Thursday next, at Orange, Messrs, Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd., will bull by auction, 600 Merino mother hog gets, station bred, one mark, early…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Conference at Geurie

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 May 1919 · page 3

The annual conference of the Western District Council of the F. and S.A. was held at Payne's Hall, Geurie, on Saturday last. The attendance of…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Western Age · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. 419…

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Winter School for Farmers. This Year's Arrangements

Western Age · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 4

Arrangements have been made for the annual Winter School for farmers to be held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College from 17th June to 12th July…

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Letters to the Editor. the Importance of Being a Farmer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 2

SIR,—Whilst your leader in last issue contains many obvious truths, there are others equally obvious, and much more important, to which no reference at all is made, and, I hope…

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