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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 64 of 101

[?]Arendon Wool Fred Firth, Jnr. Prize Merino Young Australians at Work

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 1

After winning the Championship Ewe [?] and other prizes at Gilgandra now last week, and returning home sheep were shorn at "Lockslea,"…

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Farmers Grist Wheat

Western Age · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 1

The depression is hitting the farming community in the [?] district extra hard. according to a report from there. Wheatgrowers are now…

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Australia's Wheat Exports Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 1

Of Australia's total wheat exports for 1930-31, amounting to £11,335,000, the East took 31,708,000 centals, or about 43 per cent…

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Model Farm in Far-off Iceland a Revelation for Dairy Farmers

Western Age · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 4

It will be undoubtedly a revelation to district farmers to know of the dairy farming conditions existing in far-off and little known…

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Compulsory Pooling Opposed By Wheat Growers Bankers Behind Exporting Industries Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 1

A conference of wheatgrowers in Sydney expressed opposition to any form of compulsory pooling. It also condemned the Sales Tax on…

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Struck with Iron Bar Poultry Farmer in Critical Condition Alleged Assailant Arrested

Western Age · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 4

Charles Miller (55). a poultry farmer, was admitted to hospital on Thursday night in a critical condition, suffering from a fracture of the skull,…

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Farmers Grist Wheat

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 1

The depression is hitting the farmnig community in the Condobolin district extra hard according to a report from there. Wheatgrowers are…

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Tapeworm in Sheep

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 7

AT one time tapeworms were looked upon as a commonly serious parasite to sheep, particularly of young lambs, and steps were frequently…

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Wool Sales

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 2

The wool sales open on Monday next August 31. The first sale of Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd is set down for Wednesday, September 2, and the following…

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"Sow Less Wheat and Reap More"

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 6

Sir,—"Premiers told how National Income can be increased—Development Director's Report". A paragraph headed "Bigger Wheat Yields…

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Virtues of Wool Best Clothing Material

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 8

Of the £100,000,000 which in round figures is spent by Australia annually on clothes only about £3,000,000 is spent in wool. If this portion could…

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Russian Wheat Consignment for Japan Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 1

A cable message received from London by the Melbourne Wheat Traders Association reported that Japan was buying Russian wheat. Four…

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Butter Factory Why We Should Have One. Returns Prove It

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 1

THE figures that come to hand from time to time from those districts where butter factories and creameries are established, go to show that…

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Dairying Vital Information for the Beginner. What To Do And What Not To Do. Four Footed Factory on the Farm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 7

THERE has been much talk of building butter factories in the different centres during the last few months, and until this can become an…

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Happy Prophesy About Wool Values Prices Not Likely lo Fall Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 1

Mr. A. L. Desurmont., a well known wool buyer, representing French interests, who has arrived in Sydney to attend the forthcoming sales expressed…

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Up in Arms Bearbong Farmers and Settlers Hit Out Co-Operation of Kindred Bodies Sought

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of the Bearbong branch of the Farmers and Settlers, Association, held on Monday last, a…

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Slaughter of Sheep Graziers in Arms

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 2

Last week the "Dispatch" reported the slaughter of 20 sheep at Homebush by Alsatian dogs and a furious attack by an Alsatian upon…

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Sheep Dogs. and How to Train Them

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 8

Right now, at the beginning of this article, I am going to confess that I know next to nothing about sheep dogs, although I have owned a few…

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Public Holiday. Application From Narromine A.L.P. [?] 50 Per Cent Fair Crop For Ambulance

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Monday night the following letter was read from Mrs E. Moss, secretary Narromine A.L.P…

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Mortality in Sheep From Stomach Worms

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 3

Several cases have been reported from district holdings of severe losses in sheep from stomach worms. In one case, a well-known farmer lost 200…

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