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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

1,574 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 54 of 79

Advice for Farmers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1928 · page 9

Mr. W.C. Cambridge, general Secretary of the Farmers and Settlers' Association of New South Wales, writes as follows to the…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. An Important Meeting—Poorly Attended

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1928 · page 5

Notwithstanding the advertising of a meeting of the Trangie branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association for 2.30 p.m. on Saturday…

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PASTORAL Dipping of Sheep

Western Age · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 4

The full measure of protection cannot be obtained from any sheep dip unless the sheep be dipped thoroughly and the directions given on the packet…

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Wheat Prices Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 1

Wheat, ex-Sydney, Is quoted at 48 per bushel…

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Our Sheep Losses President Tout's Comments

Western Age · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Mr. F. H. Tout, president of the Graziers' Association, remarked on Tuesday that the estimate of the Government Statistician that the total…

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Dipping of Sheep Some Important Precautions

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 2

THE full measure of protection cannot be obtained from any sheep dip unless the sheep be dipped thoroughly and the directions given on…

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Wheat Acreage. A Victorian Record

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 12

FIGURES prepared by the Victorian Government statist and issued by the Premier (Mr. Hogan) show that it is officially estimated that…

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Sydney Wool Auctions Wider Competitions

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 12

THE Secretary, Fanners and Graziers' Co-op. Co. writes, 10/9/28: On the 4th. September we offered a good average selection…

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"Burry" Wool. A Consideration in Skirting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 3

THE amount of burr (trefoil) present is a factor to be taken into account when skirting the fleece. In large areas of our State in a…

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"Burry" Wool a Consideration in Skirting

Western Age · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 4

The amount of burr (trefoll) present is a factor to be taken into account when skirting the fleece. In large areas of our State in a dry…

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The Wheat Pool Orchardists Placed on Poll

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 11

AT the last meeting of the Molong branch of the F. and S. Association, Mr. A. Matthews asked when applicants were likely to receive…

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Wool Demand More General Market Shows Better Tone

Western Age · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: At our Sydney wool sale on Monday, we sold 95 per cent. of the large lots we offered. As indicated by those figures…

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Wheat for Hay The Stage at Which to Cut

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 4

THE wheat crop is at the best stage for hay a few days after it is in flower; at this stage the plant contains a maximum amount of…

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For the Man on the Land Pastoral Fighting the Grasshopper Spring the Best Time for Attack

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 7

In the spring, as soon the young hoppers have emerged from the eggs laid during the previous autumn and before they have developed travelling…

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Local Jottings. Nubingerie Farmers Note

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 10

A. Wilkins and Co. are now trucking their wheat stacks at the above station. Those desirous of delivering any odd lots please do so at once,…

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Improvement of the Stock the Departments Service to Farmers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 7

Judging by the communications received, observes the Sheep and Wool Expert of the Department of Agriculture, the offer of the Department to…

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POULTRY Eggs For Export Importance of Proper Handling on the Farm

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 7

How poultry farmers can help to keep up the standard of eggs exported and reduce the cost of parking is cussed by the Poultry Expert of the…

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Local Cattle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 5

Messrs. Cameron and Sons, of Trangie Station, who are famed for the very fine beasts they breed, are preparing a truck of eight head for competition at…

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Wheat Pool Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 5

On Saturday a big meeting, of farmers took place in connection with the Compulsory Wheat Pool…

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