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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1927

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On the Land. Wool Auctions

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 2

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd., report:— London sales continue under very satisfactory conditions, clearances…

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Better Farming Train

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 2

With the advent of the Better Farming Train, the Department of Agriculture has made another important advance in regard to…

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Mortality Among Cattle

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 6

Fifteen head of cuttle have died within the past couple of months on one property in the Dubbo district. The matter lots been investigated by Mr…

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"Wool Away."

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 1
Also in Western Age

Owing to the dry conditions in the west shearing has commenced earlier than usual and many sheds are now in full swing. Last week Eleengerall…

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Amongst the Wool

Western Age · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 2

Mr. Percy L. Bevan is well pleased with the prices obtained for his wool at a recent sale by Winchcombe Carson and Co., Sydney: AAA brought 28d,…

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Why Should the Sheep Die?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 5

A contributor to the Sydney "Bulleton" asks. "Why should sheep die in millions!" also why "can't the S.P.C.A. force some law through that compels…

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Sheep Stealing and Branding. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 6

D. McPherson, Stock Inspector, told the Cumberland Protection Board that it was hopeless to speak and write of sheep stealing being rampant if owners…

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Price of Wheat. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 6

Wheat ex trucks is quoted to-day in Sydney at 5/5…

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Valuable Cattle Poisoned. 'Possum Baits or Thistles?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 5

Fifteen head of fine bullocks out of a mob of 200 have died on one holding in the vicinity of Dubbo during the last three months. Up to the present…

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Sheep Fluke Prevention Better Than Carbon Tetrachloride

Western Age · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 4

Recent Investigations have indicated that chemically pure carbon tetrachloride is an efficient drug for use against fluke in sheep. Tests in this…

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Wool Estimate, 1927-28. Large Decrease Forecasted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 7

The railway authorities report that Wool is coming forward freely from the outlying stations to the westward. The anticipated estimate for wool from the…

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Better Farming Train Arrangements

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 6

Mr. Hougton, who has charge of the organising arrangements in connection with the tour of the Better Farming Train, will be visiting Dubbo on…

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Better Farming Train. First Western Tour

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 10

The Minister for Agriculture (Hon. P. V. Stokes) announces that arrangements are now in hand for the first western tour of the Better Farming…

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Wool Auctions

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 5

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd., report:— Latest news concerning market conditions in London, where sales…

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On the Land. Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 5

Schute, Bell, and Co., Ltd., report: Cabled advices from London as to the course of the wool market there are decidedly encouraging, afford…

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Higher Level of Wool Prices

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 5

Winchoombe, Carson Ltd., report: — France has of late boon the most active buyer of local scoured wools in Sydney, Prices for these lines…

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The Better Farming Train

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 2

The dominant characteristic of the Better Farming Train is its educational value, and the exhibits and equipment in the sections devoted to…

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Tullamore Sheep

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:-- On the hoof at Homebush last Monday, mutton made 2½d to 3½d per lb., hoggets and lambs 4d to 6d, and good…

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Wool Report

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 1

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd, report:-- C[?]bird advances from London as to the course of the wool market there are deri[?]dly encouraging, affording good…

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