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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1932

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Butter Test

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 6

The butter test created great interest amongst the owners of dairy cows, and the prize was awarded to Mr. E. J. Bullock's cow, with Mr. I…

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Wool Week

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 2

There is nothing like wool. It is the only aid to longevity, the only anodyne and antidote to Lang poison. Think wool, talk…

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World Record Wheat

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 7

The pioneers who bore the flaming torch of civilisation West into the darker portions of the continent, although they had the glimmering of…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. received the following wire from their Brisbane office:—"Very poor selection available opening Brisbane…

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Australian Butter DECREASING Comparative Statement

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 3

The Minister for Commerce. (Mr. C. A. R. Hawker) Hinted that reports show thill the production of butter in Australia, as reflected in quantities…

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Dubbo Butter Factory Site Selected

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 4

Mr. O. C. Balhausen, chief inspector of the Agricultural Department, paid Dubbo a visit last week, when he inspected and approved of…

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Foundation Stone of Butter Factory

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 1

In laying the foundation stone of the butter factory at Wellington, the Mayor (Ald. A. T. Smith) got in some fine propaganda for the sister…

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The Man on the Land Page Wheat Increased Acre Yields. Influence of Crop Competitions

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 11

"Considering the great difficulties with which wheat growers have been confronted as the result of the worldwide economic stress," observes the…

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A Peep at Some of the Sections. Sheep

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 3

Wool is one of the district's most important industries, and naturally in this district, which is so adapted for the raising of sheep, both for…

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Wool Week Message From the Governor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 1

"I have boon asked for a message in in connection with Wool Week, and comply most readily (writes his Excellency), though feeling very diffident…

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Price of Wheat Keeping Steady Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 1

Bulk wheat sold this morning at 3/3 1/2 per bushel, bagged at 3/4 1/2…

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A Message for the Week "Wear Wool and Win Health"

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 3

There is a tang in the morning— and the bottom has fallen out of the market for Australia's premier product, Two facts that don't seem to…

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Good General Demand Home and Continent Buy Wool London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 1

At the London wool sales 11,097 bales of wool were offered, of which approximately 6319 wore sold. There was a good general demand, and offerings…

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Preparing for Our Show P. and A. Association Adopt Revised Schedule District Exhibit Changed to a Farm Competition

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 5

A largely attended meeting of the committee of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association was held on the Show Ground an…

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Wool Sales

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 4

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Coy. reports:— At our sale on 14th instant we offered a catalogue of 5,696 bales…

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Incidents of Country Life Wheat Growing Begins

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 3

The year 1819 can, I think, be considered the beginning of wheat growing on a large scale in New South Wales, and more especially in those…

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On the Land. Dangers of Premature Wheat Sowings

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 1

Warning wheat growers recently regarding the risks attending March sowings of wheat crops, the Chief Instructor of Agriculture pointed out…

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London Wool Sales Crossbreds Sell Well London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 1

At the wool sales 6506 bales were offered, of which approximately 4700 were sold. There was a firm tone and good competition. Yorkshire actively…

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Trangie Show. Famous for Sheep and Fat Stock. Don't Miles Special Rodec

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 8

Next to Sydney Steep Show, the wonderful exhibition of sheep that is annually staged at Trangie is generally accepted as the greatest…

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No Real Progress Until Wool Industry Profitable Graziers' President's Opinion Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 1

Mr. F. H. Tout, president of the Graziers' Association, in a broadcast address last night, said that it was impossible for the nation to make any…

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