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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1929

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"Record" Sheep New Breed Evolved

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 3

A new breed of sheep, which is claimed to have very useful qualities, has been evolved by Mr. R. E. Beattle, a Woodville (N.Z.) farmer (says the…

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The Argentine Unloads Wheat U.s.a., Canada, Australia and Other Wheat Countries Caught Napping

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 1

DURING the earlier part of list week, Argentine unloaded her wheat on to the market, which caused a sudden big drop in the…

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On the Land. Sydney Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd report: The main selling season closed last week, with values equal to the best levels current last month, except as…

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The Wool Season Main Selling Period Closes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 3

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd., reports under date of Thursday: The [?] selling season closed this week [?] values equal to the best levels…

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Wool and Its Cost Improved Sale of Goods

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd report:--Since wool values receded in February, trade in manufactures in most countries has shown more life. Business on…

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A Competitor South Africa's Growing Wool Trade Production One Third of Australia's

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 3

That South Africa is fast becoming a serious competitor with Australia in the world's wool market is clearly shown by the…

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To Modernise Farming Efforts of Bruce-page Government

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 4

"Though its efforts in some directions have been frustrated by traditions of the past and legacies of previous administrations, the Bruce-Page…

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Our Farmers and Settlers Will Meet on

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the Dubbo branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association will be held at the officers of the Country Party at 3 p.m…

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The Tomato Crop How to Prepare It Work With the Seed Bed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 7

There are no tomatoes in Australia to surpass the fruit grown in Dubbo and district. Big or small the local grown are just as fruity as the prize…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Values Generally Unchanged

The Western Herald · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 2

The Secretary, Farmers & Greziers Co-Op. writes 7/5/29 : — We offered a catalogue of 6139 bales on 6th inst, which can be…

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Wheat Market the Argentine Unloads. U.S.A., Canada, Australia and Other Wheat Countries Caught Napping

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 2

During the earlier part of last week, Argentine unloaded her wheat on to the market, which caused a sudden big drop in the market price…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association Annual Meeting of Narbomine Branch

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 8

Members present at the annual general meeting of the Narromine branch of the F. and S.A., which was held at the Court House hotel on Saturday afternoon last were: Mr. E. Wilson (President) and Messrs T. Tomlins, G. E. Godwin, Thomas…

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Cattle

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 4

Entries in this section were large and some fine animals, especially in the Durham class, were seen. The principal prize-winners were Cameron…

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Sheep

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 4

This was the outstanding section of the show and went further to advance Trangie claims as the premier sheep show of Australasia. The entries…

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Sheep Dipping

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 1

The damage effected by the blowfly among the sheep flocks of Austra[?]asia is enormous, and a very con[?]ervative estimate of the damages…

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Feeding-Off Growing Wheat. Effect on the Crop

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 2

THE feeding-off of growing wheat is an operation that is entirely dependent upon the season, and with good rains and mild temperatures…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 4
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Brisbane wool sales opened with more attractive selection forward than in April. Competition was not…

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Wheat Prices Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 1

Bagged wheat was quited at 17 per bushel this morning in Sydney…

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District Wheat Growing Large Areas Sown

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 4

A deal of attention has been paid to wheat-farming in the Gilgandra district during the present year, and large areas are already under grain…

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