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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1933

1,644 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 23 of 83

Welcome Rain Wheat Belt Benefits

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 5

The West was freely sprinkled during she past week with glorious soaking rain which commenced to fall on Friday and…

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No Reason for Pessimism Late Sown Wheat Crops May Do Well Dry Weather Sowings

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 3

Although some parts of the wheat be[?] have received little or no rain, the chief [?] [?] stated last week, that there…

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ADVANCING Price of Wheat Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 1

At this morning's sales, bulk wheat sold at 3/1 1/2 per bushel and bagged at 3/2 1/2…

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WHEAT. In Search of New Varieties

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 7

A new variety of wheat or oats has to be something out of the ordinary to force its way into commercial cultivation these…

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Sheep Blowfly. Question of the Efficacy of Trapping

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 7

The subject of trapping is perhaps the most difficult part of the whole blowfly problem, observes the joint report issued…

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Mineral-deficient Pasture a Serious Dairy-farming Problem

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 7

The great bulk of soils throughout the State are deficient in phosphorus and calcium, particularly after they have been…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News. Dripstone. Wheat Growing Well

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 4

USEFUL rains have fallen locally, and grass and herbage are making rapid growth. Some wheat crops which were sown early have made…

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Dairy Stud Sale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 2

On the second day of the Wellington Show, at 11.30 sharp at the cattle yards, will be offered on account of Mr. Ernie Bullock, who has a…

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Wool Sales

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 3

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Coy. reports on the 2nd. instant:— At our sale on the 1st May we…

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Central Australian Pastoral & Agricultural Association

The Western Herald · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above was held at Mr. A. Randall's Office on Monday last. Present: Messrs Kessey (in chair),…

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Western Wool Clip

Western Age · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 3

The estimate of the wool for Dubbo railway district up to the end of Jane is 271,96 bales. Up to April 28, 262,192 bales have been dispatched…

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Wool Classing Complaint

The Western Herald · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 2

The Minister for Commerce had undertaken to inquire into the Japanese complaints respecting classing and sorting of wool…

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A. K. Butter Pavilion. Building Completed

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 8

At the meeting of the Trangie Show committee, held on Saturday, 29th April, it was reported that the building of the A. K. Butter Pavilion…

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Latest Telegrams. Thursday's News Mysterious Death of Sheep

The Western Herald · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 2

600 sheep died at Croydon 30 miles from Roma (Qld.) from a mysterious malady. The animals which died slowly were in good condition…

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Wheat Hold-up W.a. Growers' Suggestion

Western Age · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 3

A suggestion for an Australian-wide hold-up of wheat, to obtain Australian parity for all wheat consumed in Australia, is contained in a…

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Dairy Farmers in Worse Plight in N.z

Western Age · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 1

A member of the Australian Dairy Produce Export Board (Mr. Handbury), who has just returned from New Zealand, states that dairy…

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A Queensland Tragedy Farmer Found in Well

Western Age · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 3

The decomposed remains fo Percival Read, a wheat farmer, who had been missing since March 29, was recovered in a disused well near Dalby…

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Scientific Farming Some Interesting Aspects B. M. Arthur's Address

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1933 · page 7

Stressing the necessity of correct farming methods to ensure satisfactory crops, Mr. B. M. Arthur, Senior Agricultural Instructor for the Western…

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On the Land Sydney Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 May 1933 · page 5

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd., report: The sales during last week were on a firm basis, particularly for good skirtings, pieces and locks, which are…

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Dairy Stud Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 May 1933 · page 1

On the second day of the Wellington Show, at 11.30 sharp at the cattle yards, will be offered on account of Mr. Ernie Bullock, who has a…

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