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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

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Big Store Sheep Sale at Dubbo

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 11

Messrs. F. W. and H. Dennis, auctioneers, Dubbo, announce they will yard 4,700 prime store sheep at their sales at the Dubbo yards on…

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Strong Wool Market Japan and Italy

Western Age · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report:—In Sydney approximately 215,000 bales of unoffered wool are available for the February and March auctions, or about…

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Pastoral Prospects Sheep and Wool Prices. Grounds for Optimism

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 1

A representation stockowner who handles large numbers of sheep every year, and who is in close touch with markets, express the opinion that…

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Wool From Dubbo

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Of decidedly good length and quality, The Springs clip from the estate of D. D. Baird, Dubbo, commanded very keen…

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Wheat Quotations. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

Wheat, ex-trucks, Sydney, is quoted at 51 per bushel…

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Strong Wool Market Japan and Italy

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report:-- In Sydney approximately 210,060 bales of unoffered wool arc available for the February and March auctions, or about…

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Means Precarious Farming. Hon. A. Alam's View

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 1

A prominent Western business man raises the contention that wheat-growing alone can only lead present-day farmers to…

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Bourse Wool

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

Of good length and quality, Mr. A. simpson's Mascot clip from Bonrke commanded keen Japanese bidding at Winchombe Garson's Sydney wool…

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Sheep Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 3

At the Commercial Saleyards on Thursday, 23rd instant,, A. Wilkins and Co. will offer 3000 sheep in lots to suit purchasers…

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Wool Auctions

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 4

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd. report:- Market conditions during last week's sales were most satisfactory. The demand from all sections of the…

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Sydney Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 4

Goldsbrough, Mort and Company Ltd., report:- Last Wednesday we offered a catalogue of 5110 bales. The selection…

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On the Land. Sydney Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report:- Since resumption of sales in Sydney, following the series in Brisbane, competition has been even…

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Dairy Farmer Drowned Lithgow

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

John Brennan, 07, a retired dairy farmer was drowned at Oakey Creek, in the Lithgow district, when the banks of a creek collapsed during…

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Alleged Wool Stealing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

At the Narromine Police court on Tuesday last, before Messrs. H. Griffith and R. V. Bankes, J's.P., two young men. named Albert Hawley mid Victor…

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The Wool Sales

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 3

Sc[?]ute, Bell mid Co. Ltd., report i-- Since resumption of sates in Sydney following the series In Brisbane, competition has been even more animated…

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Wool and Meat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 6

It is significant Unit, wool manufacturers in France, America and England are now discussing the matter of publicity to push their sales. No doubt…

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Theft of Wool Alleged

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

Two men, George King (20), and Gordon Kelly (21). were before the Dubbo bench this morning on remand, charged with having In their possession…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

Glodsborough, Mori Co. Ltd. offered at miction on Wednesday 5116 bales, including several lines of super and spinners wool, and a good displat of…

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Pastoral. Federal Award Adjustments. Reductions Prom March 1 Next

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 6

Clause 25 of the Federal Pastoral Award provides for automatic adjustments according to the rise or fall in the cost of living as shown by the…

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Alam, M.l.c., on Wheat Farmers. "Sixty Per Cent. Bankrupt." Rank Injustice to District

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

It has been proved conclusively that wheat-growing alone means bankruptcy to the farmers of the West and North-west, said Mr. A. A. Alam, M.L.C., at…

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