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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1930

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The Man on the Land Pastoral, Agricultural, Dairying, Poultry Agricultural Wheat Crops Damaged by Cutworms Warning to Growers

Western Age · Wednesday 9 July 1930 · page 3

Investigation of reports of damage to wheat crops in the Corowa district as the result of infestation by snider mites have shown that although spider miles…

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Cobar Wool

Western Age · Wednesday 9 July 1930 · page 2

Mr. Percy L. Bevan's Mumbenna clip from Cobar was among the offerings at Winchcombc, Carson's Sydney auction last Wednesday's. The ewes…

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Pastoral Employment Truth of What Ails It Economic Conditions Explain

Western Age · Wednesday 9 July 1930 · page 2

There is more unemployment in the country than for many years, just as there is in the cities. Why? Because prices for our primary products have…

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Splendid Wheat Prospects In Western Area Record Harvest Anticipated

Western Age · Wednesday 9 July 1930 · page 1

In his report for June on the condition of crops, etc., in the Western District (Dubbo centre), Mr. B. M. Arthur, Senior Agricultural Instructor…

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PASTORAL Licks for Sheep Their Functions and Use

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 6

Discussing in a current report the question of licks in relation to sheep, the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of the Department of Agriculture touches on…

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The Man on the Land Pastoral, Agricultural, Dairying, Poultry Agricultural Wheat drops Damaged by Cutworms Warning to Growers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 6

Investigation of reports of damage to wheat crops in the Corowa district as the result of infestation by spider mites have shown that although spider mites…

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Wheat Crops Damaged By Cutworms Warning to Growers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 2

INVESTIGATION of reports of damage to wheat crops in the Corowa district as the result of infestration by spider mites have shown…

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Local Wheat Price

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 8

The local price of wheat to-day is quoted at 3/4 1/2 per bushel…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 5
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd, received the following were from their Brisbane office:—"Brisbane wool sales opened with mediocre selection…

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Wheat Prices Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 1

The following wheat quotations were made this morning:--Bulk, 31; bagged, 4-…

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Licks for Sheep. Their Functions and Use

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 2

DISCUSSING in a current report the question of licks in relation to sheep, the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of the Department of Agriculture…

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Wheat Statistics. Yields in Other Countries

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 2

ACCORDING to the Canadian Bureau of Statistics, stocks of wheat in Canada on March 31, 1930, were 228,837,000 bushels, against…

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Pastoral Employment Truth of What Ails It Economic Conditions Explain

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 7

There is more unemployment in the country than for tunny years, just as there is in the cities. Why? Because prices for our primary products have…

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London Wool Sales Brisk Competition LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 1

At the wool sales the selection of greasy merinos was principally spinners' wools. There was a good-supply of fine medium greasy crossbreds…

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Show Schedule Defection Limitation of Small Sheep Exhibitors Original Condition Restored "Gil" Committemen's Spirited Debate

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 4

With a view to taking action to return to the original condition governing the small holders sheep section, in relation to…

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The Price of Wheat Compared with the Price of Bread. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 9

Sir.—I would like to ask the Wellington bakers whether they consider they are giving the public a fair deal with bread at its present price, and…

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"Sheer Hypocrisy" Pool No Blow At Farmers' Rights Affluent Merchants Wax Fat

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 1

An economic inconsistency created by institutions influencing, the everyday life of the community, was how Mr. G. Gibbons, M.H.R., summed up…

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Farmers' Fears Diseases and Low Prices Gilgandra "Cockie's" Chatter

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 5

Now that the wheatlands in the Gilgandra district are thoroughly soaked, following the fine successive rains of the last six…

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Courage and Hope Mr R. Stanley's Optimistic Outlook District Farmers Meet

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 4

"I will do my level best to keep the branch's flag flying" smillingly remarked Mr. Robert Stanley after be was re-elected without opposition…

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