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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

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Fertilisation. the Primary Consideration Op This Australian Agricultural and Pastoral Industi[?]s

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 3

At no period of the history of these vital industries of Australia has the man on the land been faced with such a crisis as exists to-day. Rising [?]…

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Alleged Conspiracy Case. the Bale of Wool That Did Not Reach Its Destination. Trial of Two Railway Men and a Wool Buyer. All the Accused Acquitted. the Judge's Masterly Summing Up

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

When, at the Friday afternoon's sitting of the court, the Hearing of this important case was resumed, there was…

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Dubbo Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 12

On Saturday, 12th May, Leeds Bros, Ltd., and McNeilly, Crampton and Martin, Ltd., will sell at Dubbo saleyards, 1500 cattle, comprising…

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Tamworth Sheep Sale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 12

On Tuesday morning, next, 8th May, at Tamworth, Messrs A. L. Stewart and Co., will sell 20,000 store sheep, a splendid yarding of…

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Level of Wool Values

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 10

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: The full attendance of buyers seen at the Sydney wool auctions on Tuesday last demonstrates that…

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Fluke in Sheep. Departmental Caution as to Treatment

Western Age · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2

The use of carbon tetrachloride for the treatment of fluke in sheep continues to increase, writes the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of the Department…

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Loose Smut of Wheat. Characteristics and Control

Western Age · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2
Also in Narromine News and Trangie Advocate

Loose smut of wheat is caused by a parasite fungus (Ustilago tritici), and is quite distinct from other smut diseases which occur on wheat end other…

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New South Wales Bounteous Pastures. Effects on Wool Industry

Western Age · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson report:—The pastures of New South Wales are at present covered with one of the most bounteous growths of feed ever…

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Jelly Coffee. Prickly Pear Claim. Farmer's Invention

Western Age · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2

That prickly pear is not a pest, but a food and drink to man and beast is the claim of Mr. P. C. Badier a farmer of Scone who has patented a machine for…

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Our Unfortunate Farmers

Western Age · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 4

There is an old saying that "All trade, as all life, rests upon the farmer's primitive activity," which the World Economic Conference, sitting…

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3000 Farms. Westralian Scheme to Cost £8,500,000

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 11

The West Australian Government land development scheme, which it is proposed to carry out with cheap money under the migration…

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Sheep, Cattle and Poultry. SHEEP

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

Usually the sheep section at a Dubbo shot s weak, but this year the pastoralists appeared to have made amends, and the sheep exhibit was the best for…

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Cattle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

The cattle show, in numbers was about equal to that of last year, and at that was not so large as might have been expected; but it has to be…

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Sheep

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

There was a very much improved showing of sheep this year. Competition was good, and it was generally acknowledged to be the best turnout for…

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All About Wool and Sheep. Winchcombe, Carson's Annual Review

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 6

We are in receipt of the Annual Wool Review of Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., a comprehensive resume of everything connected with wool and sheep…

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Pastoral Notes. Homebush Supplies. Equalisation of Yardings

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 1

It is the considered opinion of the Graziers Association, the Home bush Selling Agents, and the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board that stock owners…

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Lost Sheep. Charge of Stealing. Jury's Quick Decision

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 4

That he had stolen 55 sheep, the properly of W. G. Matchett and Company of Borambil Station, on which he was boundary rider, was the charge which…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Western Herald · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 2

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. wires as follows:— Bidding for all well grown merino fleece wools was keen and values for…

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Dubbo Cattle Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 4

On Saturday, 12th May, Leeds Bros, Ltd., and McNeilly, Crampton and Martin, Ltd., will sell at Dubbo saleyards, 1500 cattle, comprising…

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