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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1926

1,213 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 19 of 61

Grade Your Seed Wheat

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 4

In the growing of wheat it is very important that only graded seed is used. Grading not only removes wild oats and other foreign seeds,…

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The Buoyant Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report:—Nothing has arisen to weaken the confident tone of late decidedly noticeable in the wool trade. When a…

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On The Land. Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report: At the Brisbane sales this week a good demand was in evidence, particularly for skirtings, which were in…

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Special Cattle Sale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 2

Cadell and Co., announce a special cattle sale at the Commonwealth Wool and Produce co.'s Yards, Dubbo, on Saturday, May 8, when they will sell…

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Gilgandra Cattle Sale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 2

Christie Bros. (Gilgandra) and Sewlly & Co. (Coolab), agents in conjunction, advertise that their Gilgandra cattle sale on Tuesday, 27th April, will…

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Successful Special Sheep Sale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 2

McNelly, Crumpton and Martin, Ltd., of Orange, report holding a most successful sale on Tuesday last, when they yarded about 18,000 very nice…

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Putting in the Wheat Crop. Some Essentials for Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 3

One of the essentials of a well-sown paddock of wheat, is that the seed should bo thoroughly covered. Whether the land has been fallowed…

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Wheat Pool Compensation Case

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 7

The General Secretary of the Farmers and Settler's Association, 7 O'Connell Street, Sydney, is desirous that farmers who still hold their…

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A Fine Prize for Wheat Exhibit

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 6

There is on view, in the window of Messrs. Fong Lee & Co., a very fine silver cup, which is being given by the P. A. & H. Society for…

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On The Land. Wool Market Strong

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 9

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:—Strong Japanese and German competition was the outstanding feature of our Sydney wool sale on…

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Armidale Cattle Sale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 6

The sale of 1500 head of New Zealand bred store cattle, at Armidale on Wednesday next, April 28, should be of interest to western pastoralists and…

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Coolabah Wool

Western Age · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:— Sales at our Sydney wool auctions last Monday included greasy merino fleece from F. W. Michell, Coolabah, at 21½d;…

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For Stomach Worms in Sheep

Western Age · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 4

In the cooler districts, salt is almost as necessary to sheep as the food they eat; it maintains them in health and vigour, and keeps them free from many…

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Grade Your Seed Wheat

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 6

In the growing of wheat it is very important that only graded seed is used. Grading not only removes wild oats and other foreign seeds but also…

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Wool in Good Demand

Western Age · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report:— At the Brisbane sales last week a good demand was in evidence, particularly for skirtings, which were in sellers'…

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Record Price for Seed Wheat

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 8

A record price of £86- per bag has been paid for four bags of Nizan seed wheat, direct from H. E. Taylor's Longerong College, Victoria, says…

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1916-17 Wheat Pool Compensation Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 5

The general secretary of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, 7 O'Connell-street, Sydney, is desirous that farmers who still hold their scrip for wheat…

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The Control of Bunt in Wheat. Advantages of the Dry Copper Carbonate Process

Western Age · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 4

"Fourteen competitors treated their seed with dry copper carbonate for bunt prevention, and in these cases no trace of the disease was to be found…

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