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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1934

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WHEAT Grade Your Seed Wheat For a Clean and Uniform Crop

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 14

IT is very important in the sowing of wheat that only graded seed be used, Granting not only removes wild oats and other foreign seeds,…

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Sir Sydney Kidman Australia's Cattle King

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 7

Sir Sydney Kidman, who rose from the occupation of a drover to a millionaire status, has been known for years as "The Cattle King" of…

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Uncle Wiseman's Sheep and Lamb Competitions

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 10

WE have received from Mr. George Wilkins, secretary of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society, the following particulars with regard to the above…

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Wool Exhibit For 1934 Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 6

Following the appointment of a sub-committee to frame rules to govern the wool exhibit for the forthcoming 1934 Wellington show, the…

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The Wheat Position a Sorry Spectacle

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 8

Amongst the trail of crumb[?]ng [?]s left in its train by has depression, nothing presents a sorrior speciacle than…

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Feeding of Sheep in Drought Is a Bulky Ration Necessary

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 12

In spite of the fact that it is gen[?]lly held that a sheep must have bulk, to accommodate its large digestive organs, it is interesting to…

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The Man on the Land Page the Pit Silos. The Best Means of Ensiling Fodder for Sheep

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 14

IN the wheat growing districts, especially where, the silage is intended for sheep, the pit method of ensilage is undoubtedly the best, for by…

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The World's Champion Wheat Grower Mr. J. W. Eade, of Euchareena Airs His Impressions of the Regina Exhibition At Central Western Bureau Conference

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 7

Pressure of space made it impossible to get the addresses delivered at Eugowra in last issue and do them anything like justice. The presence of Mr. Eade was welcomed, and great interest was centred in his address…

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Disbands Farmers' Defence Association

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 9

There was a very disappointing attendance at the annual meeting of the Gilgandra branch of the United Farmers' Defence'…

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Pastures for Dairying Districts Time to Sow

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 12

As with the majori y of crops, the successful establishment of grasses, clovers and pasture plants depends to some extent on the seasonal n…

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Utility Garden Down on the Farm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 5

In choosing as the subject of his paper the establishing of utility gardens in dry districts, said Mr. W. A. Ellis, at a meeting of the Euratha branch of…

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ARTHURVILLE Farmers Busy

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 11

LAST weekend light rain fell: 10 points were recorded. We are hoping the weather will be pleasant when His Excellency the Governor and…

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DAIRYING Care of the Milking Herd In Relation to Quality of Products

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 14

ABSOLUTE cleanliness and care at all points are necessary for the ensurance of quality in milk and cream. Following are some…

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Market Reports. Sydney Sheep and Cattle. Sydney

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 5

The Country Producers' Selling Co. Ltd. report:—There were 33,883 sheep and lambs yarded at Flemington to-day, comprising a useful yarding of…

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The Pastoral Award

Western Age · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 3

The following information, issued by the Graziers' Association, will be of great interest locally:—In accordance with Clause 24 of the Federal Pastoral…

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Nyngan Sheep Sale

Western Age · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 3

Messrs. Dalgety and Co. Ltd., Sydney, and A. Lyne and Co., Nyngan held another highly successful sale on Tuesday last, 13th instant, when 21,600…

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Heavy Sheep Mortality

Western Age · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 3

When a mob of 4,300 sheep, travelling from Hay to Heffernan Bros.' property at Junee, were grazing six miles from Narandera…

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Orange Cattle. Orange

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 5

Messrs. McNeilly, Crampton and Martin, Ltd., report:—About 800 cattle were yarded to-day, including an excellent supply of…

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Orange Sheep. Orange

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 5

Messrs. Leeds Bros. Ltd. report:—About 13,000 sheep were yarded to-day. The supply of good trade and prime wethers and ewes were better…

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Wheat Bounty. Farmers' Relief Act. Question of Disposal

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 4

As the wheat bounty will not be paid to individual farmers, all wheat bounty payments due to fanners operating under stay orders will be paid…

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