Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1932

1,525 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 19 of 77

The Sheep Suffered

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 3

Some idea, also of the privation and suffering the sheep had to undergo can be gleaned. Mustered and kept in a small space for days-- often without…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Sydney Wool Sales

The Western Herald · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 2

At Winchcombe Carson's sales on Wednesday 7,500 bales were sold. J. J. McDougall (Boorindal), wethers 9½d, ewes 9¼; A. J. White (Cobar)…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sydney Wool Sales

The Western Herald · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 2

General competition prevailed at the wool sales with the Yorkshire section still the main operators. The market was generally unchanged…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local and General. Inquiry For Sheep

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 4

Messrs Ballhausen and Smith advertise in this issue they have a strong inquiry for lines of cross-bred and merino lambs; ewes to lamb to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

To-day's Wheat Market Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 1

At to-day's market, bulk wheat was quoted ut 32 ½ per, bushel and bagged 38 ½…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Federal Pastoral Award. Suggested Press Statement When Announcing New Claims

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 7

The term of the Federal Pastoral Award governing the rates and conditions for employment of shearing labour and station hands in all States…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

On The Land. Timely Sowing of Wheat

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 7

As much depends upon the time that the wheat is sown as upon the variety that is sown. Aa a general rule, sow late…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wongarbon Topics Latest News From the Township Personal and General-- Farmers to Play Cricket Match

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 2

Weather conditions have been very unsettled lately. Last Thursday a heavy storm passed over, but only 70 points fell in the township…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tobacco Duties. Country Party Determined. To Assist Farmers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 8

The extraordinary spectacle of a primary industry being singled out for drastic and sudden sacrifice, while at the same time allowing…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

More Wool Per Sheep Indications for Prices

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—In 1913, the Commonwealth pastured 85,096,859 sheep, and wool production for the 1913/14 season was 1,966,576…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wool Report

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 6

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., report:—The sixth series of sales was opened on Monday last, when we brought forward a…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Worms in Sheep Early Treatment Needed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 3

[?]eep are still showing the effects of [?]culiar Winter conditions of last [?] observes a departmental report. [?]rease in the severity of worm…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Dairying Advantages Safe and Stable Industry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 6

As a secure and permanent occupation, it is generally contended that none of the common forms of farming compare with dairying. Many are the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Sheep and Cattle To-day's Market at Homebush

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 1

At Homebush to-day 22,000 sheep of only fair quality were penned, the market being a shade better for all descriptions. About…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wool Sales Withdrawals Heavier

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 1

THE Fanners and Glaziers' Co-operative Company reports:— At our sale on 10th inst., we offered a catalogue of 6,950 bales,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Butter Factory First Sod Turned. Ceremony This Morning

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 2

THE first step in the final stage towards the Completion of the butter factory took place this morning at 7.30 when the first sod was turned…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

On the Land Sydney Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 5

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd., report:—For our first sale of the [?]sent serins we brought forward a [?]alogue of some 4,739 bales of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

West Is Suitable for Dairying Grenfell Farmer Proves It

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 2

Critics who state that "the West it not suitable for dairying" are confronted with a most effective reply from Mr. L. G. Hope, of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Administrative Expenses Too High Mr. Kelly on Talbragar Shire "Clerk's Work a Mere Bagatelle" "Work Could be Done for £100" Farmers and Settlers Take Action

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 4

"That this Council appreciates the action of the Talbragar Shire Council in keeping down its rates under the present difficult position…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Helping the Primary Producer Objective of Farmers and Settlers Association Annual Meeting of Dubbo District Council Farmers Discuss Vital Problems

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 2

Although the attendance was not as large as usual, the annual meeting of the Dubbo District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association, held m the Protestant Hall on Friday night last, lacked nothing in enthusiasm. For over three hours, keen and capable…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →