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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1936

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Sheep Classing. As a Means of Increasing Profits

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 8

"However small your flock, class it periodically," advise officers of the Sheep and Wool Branch ef the Department of Agriculture, in whose…

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International London Wool Sales. London

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 5

At the London Wool Sales to-day 8895 bales were offered and 7284 sold. The catalogue included only four bales from N.S.W. The…

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The Wool Situation. Japan's Increased Demand

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 2

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: Due to lack of an adequate Continental demand, competition for wool has not been as brisk at the current…

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Preparing Your Wool Marketing Views Written by A. K. Blannin Woolmax Representative J. Kitchin & Sons Pty., Ltd

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 6

It is unfortunate that to-day many growers of wool who are enthusiastic with their sheep, especially those who care to the extent…

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The Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 4

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co. Ltd. report:—We submitted at our sale on 12th instant, a catalogue of 2,243 bales, comprising a…

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UNCHANGED Wheat Prices To-day Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 1

Bulk wheat sold this morning at 3/9 per bushel and bagged at, 3/10…

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Wheat Farm Rotation S.A. TRIALS

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 8

A new system of wheat farm rotation has been developed at Roseworthy Agricultural College (S.A.) with the object of…

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Check on Sheep Stealing

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 4

Permit issuing officers have received instructions from their respective P.P. Boards, that a copy of each permit issued must be…

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Wheat Going in

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 2

Reports from the surrounding districts indicate that, following the rain of last week, wheat sowing operations are being rapidly proceeded…

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Dubbo Butter Factory Increased Output

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 1

Due to the cold snap, the cream supply is on the decline, but the out-[?] is greater than that of last Autumn…

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Sheep Needed In Fighting Skeleton Weed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 7

In all cases skeleton weed can be traced to the lack of sheep on farms," said Mr. K. Cam, departmental weeds officer, in…

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Severely Bleached or Weathered Wheat

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 8

Prolonged exposure to weather causes grain to germinate, or, in the language of the grain trade, the wheat becomes “sprung” and…

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Wool's Improved Position Small European Help

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 12

The wool position certainly shows strength. Time after time during the past year political and threatened European international…

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Improved Position In World's Wool Market

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 7

The wool position certainly shows strength, report Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. Time after time during the past year political and threatened European…

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Official Opening Meers Bros Make Clean Sweep of Sheep Cups

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 1

On the afternoon of the second day the President of Gulargambone P and A. Association (Mr. C. B. Brown, of "Wilber"), introducing…

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To Improve Wool 6d. Bale Tax Bill Introduced

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 1

Legislation providing for the imposition of a tax upon wool to provide funds for improving the quality and increasing the…

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Quality Aim Tax for Wool Improvement Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 1

Legislation providing for the imposition of a tax upon wool, to provide funds for improving the quality and increasing the uses of wool, was…

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Fight for Wool The Wool Industry has been Exposed to Attack by Competitors Pablieity and Research are Essential Means of Defence (Continued from last Issue) OPPORTUNISTS

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 7

Manufacturers are opportunis, every one of them. "As a manufacturer I must live," acknowledged Mr. Wilson. "I must keep my…

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Gulargambone's Annual Show Increased Entries in Sheep Section Coveted Cups Won by Messrs. Meers' Bros. Exhibition Opened by State Member

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 1

Another Gulargambone Show is [?]ddcd to the list of bygone sueceesses. In the face of conditions which could not be characterised as congenial, the association wisely decided that the annual fixture should eventuate, in which decision misgivings in regret have not…

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School for Farmers At Hawkesbury College

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 3

The usual winter schools at Hawkesbury Agricultural College will this year be held from June 22 to July 10. The duration of the courses of instruction…

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