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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1923

983 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 50

Owing to Farmers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 3

There is £740,000 owing to the wheat farmers of New South Wales. It has been owing a long time--[?]ice the 1917-1918 wheat pool in fact. The reason it…

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"Goannas" Attack Sheep

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 2

Mr. G. Gordon, of "Glen Idle," near [?]rangie, reports an unusual, and certainly interesting discovery. During the last six months he has lost close on…

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Wheat Harvest

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 2

It is estimated by the Commonwealth Statistician that in the season 1922-23 there were in New South Wales 2,799- 600 acres of wheat under cultivation…

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Overseas Wheat Position

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 3

The Lindley Walker Co-op, Wheat Co. reports as follows under date 26th Februvary:—Our London cable to-day reads:—"America shipping little;…

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Obley Road. Meeting of Farmers and Settlers' Association

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon last at the residence of Messrs, Harper Bros., Cockleshell Corner, the annual meeting of the branch of the Farmers and…

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Successful Farming

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 4

Mr. W. Fulljames, of Nemingha Flats, Tamworth, has possibdy the biggest tobacco farm in the State, with a crop valued at fully £30,000. But the…

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Big Wool Prices. Heavy Japanese Buying

The Western Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 2

The Secretary Farmers & Graziers' Co operative Co. writes:—At our sale on the 15th inst., we brought forward a fairly good catalogue of…

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Wheat Market

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 6

In view of the position of the European wheat market many millers reduced their offerings for wheat to 5/2, whilst others were prepared to give 5/3…

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Wheat-growing for Profit

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 9

It is doubtful (writes the Chief Inspector of Agriculture) if any branch of farming is so profitable in Australia as wheat-growing. It is rare for a…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes Silage From Sunflowers. The Question of Palatability

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 9

The value of sunflowers for silage, particularly in the colder portions of the State, where, on account of short growing season, maize is likely to give…

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Farm Sale Next Wednesday at Bodangora

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 7

George M. Priddle, auctioneer, property and stock salesman, Wellington advertises in this issue he will sell by public auction next Wednesday…

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Wheat Harvest

Western Age · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 4

It is estimated by the Commonwealth Statistician that in the season 1922-23 there were in New South Wales 2,799,600 acres of wheat under cultivation,…

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WOOL 2ft. 7in. LONG

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

A sample of crossbred wool [?]. 7in, long has been sent to the Chid Inspector of Stock, by Mr. H. Bloomfield, the Cooma district inspector of stock, who advises that the sample…

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"Rather large Sheep." Merino Origin Discussed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 3

Till the Middle Ages the Spanish sheep was the "[?]" a small animal. with reddish brown wool of straight staple, says Mr.David [?]y,…

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Oversea Wheat Position Lindley Walker Co-op. Co's. Special Wheat Report

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

Our London cable, 262'23, roads: "America shipping little. Continent buying better. Dominating feature is the large quantity afloat…

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Prevent Bunt With Blustone. Directions for Pickling Seed Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 3

The Chief Inspector of Agriculture rewinds wheat-growers that to secure profitable returns it is necessary that grain of the best quality be produced…

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Farm Sale Next Wednesday at Bodangora

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 2

George M. Priddle, auctioneer, property and stook salesman, Wellington advertises in this issue he will sell by public auction next Wednesday…

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Lower Wool Market. Super Merinos Easier. Other Decritions Firm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

The Secretary Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. reports:- On the 26th February we submitted to [?]tion an attractive catalogue of…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes Mischievous Mis-statements. No Boll-weevil in Our Cotton

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 5

It was pointed out by the Minister for Agriculture recently Low damaging to the reputation of an industry in this State are rash and erroneous…

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Lower Wool Market Super Merinos Easier. Other Descriptions Firm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 5

The Secretary Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co., reports:— On the 20th February, we submitted to auction an attractive catalogue of…

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