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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 23 of 101

WONGARBON Wheat Trucked

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 4

Wheat is being trucked away from the local Railway. Several loads 'of wheat have also been noticed coming to the railway yards, from some of the…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd received the [?] wire from their Brisbane of [?] Japanese competition partic[?] strong Brisbane wool sales…

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Sheep Skins. Withdrawal of Duty

The Western Herald · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

"The imposition of an export duty on sheepskins by the Federal Government, says Mr F. H Tout, (President of the Graziers' Association,) "was an…

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Brisbane Wool Sales Bright Market

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 7

Auctions in the Brisbane market were commenced on Monday last. Total offerings for the series were 4500 bales and selling as usual was confined to four…

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Manuka Wool Tops the Market London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 1

At the London wool sales 8271 bales were offered, including an excellent selection of greasy crossbreds. The market was very firm…

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Brighter Wool Industry. Silk and Its Value

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:— With the improved returns for wool compared with some weeks ago, the cancellation of the export duty on…

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Burning the Wheat Stubble. Why it is Advisable

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

A question frequently asked is: "Would it not be advisable occasionally to plough in the straw left after harvesting, instead of burning it?"…

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On the Land. Seed Wheat. Sellable Sources of Supply

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

Largely as the result of crop competitions, more attention is now being paid by wheat growers to the quality of the seed. It Is advisable to sow…

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Hospital Show in May Town Behind It Sheep Section in Schedule

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 7

The committee entrusted with the work of organising an agricultural horticultural and pastoral exhibition on behalf of the funds of the Dubbo…

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"Spread It Like Butter." But What About the Advertising Agent? "Oh Where, Oh Whore Can He Be?"

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 4

On February 18 last an enterprising gentleman arrived by car in Narromine and introduced himself to a local business man. He said he was the…

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Supplies Excess Over Requirements World-wide Depression World Wheat Stocks and Future Prospects Reasons for Fall in Prices Part Ii

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 10

In my foregoing remarks I have indicated the effect of the 1928 crops and of marketing policies on prices. The surplus stocks which have hung over…

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Feeding Farm Horses the Value of Maize

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 6

It is noteworthy, points out the Director of Agriculture in a recent report, that the agricultural situation is reviving interest in horse-breeding…

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Farmers and Settlers. Annual Meeting of Dubbo District Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 5

Owing to the heavy rain in the surrounding districts and the unsafe condition of the slippery roads, many delegates were unable to be present…

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Seed Wheat Reduced Price to Farmers

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 6

OWING to the low price which the farmers' are receiving for their wheat, the Minister for Agriculture has decided on making a considerable…

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General Wool Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 5

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., report:— Auctions in the Brisbane market Were commenced on Monday last…

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Review of the Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 5

Goldsbrought Mort and Co. Ltd. report:—The wool season in Australia is no coming near the close, and the opportunity afforded by the…

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Butter Factory Parliamentary Correspondence Mr. McClelland Active

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 3

WHILE in Wellington last week-end Mr. McClelland, M.L.A., member for Wellington, was questioned as to the prospects of securing a loan through…

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On the Land Sydney Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 5

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd., report: Sydney resumes selling this week. At the sales last week in Brisbane the market showed further strength, and…

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World's Wheat Market Supply Exceeds Demand Why Prices Have Fallen (Part I.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 3

The present low prices ruling for wheat are due principally to an excess of supplies over requirements. Other factors ale also exerting some…

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DAIRYING Cultivating Fodder

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 4

REALISING that wheat is not showing a profit to the grower on present prices, farmers are turning their attention to dairying and pig…

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