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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

2,019 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 12 of 101

Plight of the Farmers Rural Emergency Loan Suggested Sales Tax on Flour Producers' Advisory Council's Scheme

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 2

The Producers' Adv sory Council, of which Sir Adrian Knok is chairman, has issued a statement advocating a rural emergency loan to assist…

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The Farming Life

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 6

The trials and tribulations of the farmer are being plentifully portrayed of late. So much has been heard of the reverse conditions that a…

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Sales Tax Advocated. Farmers in Favour

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 2

At a very large meeting of farmers at Eugowra, representing all the surrounding district, a resolution was carried,…

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Helping Farmers Mr. Zell's Suggestion Must Have Assistance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 3

Mr. Andy Zell, of Lincoln, a true Australian and man of the soil, when in this office yesterday, expressed his views on politics and the position…

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Sales Tax on Flour Demand on Federal Government Big Meeting of Eugowra Farmers Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

A large meeting of farmers at Engowra carried a resolution demanding that the Federal Government carry into effect a measure to pay farmers…

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For the Farmers Topics of Interest for the Man on the Land Pigs and Pork Points for Success Proper Methods of Feeding Necessary

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 3

Much better results would be obtained by pig misers if closer attention were given to the important matter of feeding, writes…

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Bled White Farmers' Desperate Plight Countryman's Letter

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 6

The man on the land--back-bone of the nation--is having a rough time. Several appeals have been made to governments to get…

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Wool & Wheat Meat & Mutton Sydney Wool Sales

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 8

The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co., Ltd., advise having submitted 5345 bales on Tuesday. The catalogue consisted mostly of clips…

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Wool Sales

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 8

The A.M.L. and F. Coy Ltd., report:—We submitted a catalogue of 5,345 bales on February 3, which consisted mostly of clips from the Central…

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Other States' Example. Wool Freights

The Western Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

Reports received by the Graziers Association show that other States are recognising the necessity of lightening the load that is crushing the pastoral…

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Bravo! Mendooran Hospital Benefit Wheat Competition Held

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 8

Over mid-week the Secretary of Dubbo District Hospital (Mr. J. E. Serisier) received a pleasant surprise from a lady. Mrs. Rene…

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Control of Sheep Blow Fly. Use of Poisoned Carcases

The Western Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

The systematic poisoning of blow flies and maggots by treating the carcases of dead animals with a poison in solution is an important factor in the…

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Morgan Wheat Stabilisation Scheme Adopted by Parkes Farmers Proposals Stayed by the Defeat of Mr. Thorby To be Submitted to Premier Lang

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 7

The wheat Stabilisation Scheme, originated and launched by Mr. G. E. Morgan, of Parkes, looks good for a new lease of life. Just prior to the…

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Meeting of Farmers Some Important Resolutions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

A very large and representative meeting of farmers was held at Eulomogo on Monday, 2nd February. Mr. G. F. Mills acted as chairman, and Mr. D. H…

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Crop Competitions Dubbo Praised Group Urged to Action

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

At the Western Shows' Group meeting at Orange on Wednesday, Mr. R. Moad of Millthorpe, urged the Association to foster competitions among…

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Farmer Sued. Advances by Millers. Important Case

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 8

Of prime importance to certain farmers, applications were dealt with by Mr. Justice Stephen in the Supreme Court on Tuesday. They arose…

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Up Against It. Position of Local Farmers. Deputation Sent to Sydney

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 4

A large meeting of Narromine farmers met at the Court House Hotel on Saturday afternoon to discuss the critical position that men on the land…

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Butter Factory Deputation To Be Received. Ministers Sympathetic

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 2

FOLLOWING the decision of the directors of the Wellington Dairying Company to send to Sydney a deputation comprising Messrs F. W…

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On the Land Sydney Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 5

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd, report:—At our sale on Monday last we offered a representative catalogue containing many noted clips, such as…

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Wool Sales Values Advance 10 Per Cent

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 4

THE Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. writes on 5th February:— On the 4th February we Offered…

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