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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1937

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Wool Prices and Supplies Strength and Curbs on Demand

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 8
Also in The Wellington Times

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Business on the Continent and in the United Kingdom has not of late shown its previous briskness. Owing…

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Dairymen's Chance To See Modern Methods Field Day at "Glenrock"

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

On Tuesday afternoon next, at 2 o'clock, at the invitation of the owner of "Glenrock," Mr. N. H. Smith, and…

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DAIRYING How to Make a Concrete Floor

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 12

For many purposes on the dairy farm impervious floors are required. Concrete—a mixture of Portland cement with sand,…

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"Yes" Vote Recommended by Farmers and Settlers. Criticism Of Local Member

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 5

There was a very poor attendance at the Narromine Farmers and Settlers' branch meeting on Saturday last, this causing the meeting to be…

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Sydney Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 5

Schute, Bell & Co., Ltd. report:—At our sale on Wednesday last the market ruled unaltered on the week, and faulty wools were no…

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Shade Easier Sydney Wheat Market Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 1

The local wheat market was easier this morning, bulk parcels being quoted at 5/l¼ per bushel, and bagged lots at 5/3…

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Sheep and Wool Classes to Commence

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 6

Mr. C. Thornton, of the Department of Technical Education will be conducting sheep and wool classes in the district commencing at…

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Wool Conference

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 7

An informal chat before a recent session of the Dominion Wool Conference at Temple Court. From left: Dr. J. E. Nichols, Professor of Agriculture at Perth University; Mr H. T. Savage, a wool broker, of Port Elizabeth, South Africa; and Mr H. A. J. Wrum, a wool grower from…

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Wheat-Growers’ Union

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 9

A fair number of members attended the recent meeting of the Mendooran branch of the Wheatgrowers’ Union…

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Sydney Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 6

Goldsbrough, Mort & Company Limited report:—For our final sale of the present series we brought forward a good to average catalogue…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd. wire; At Monday's Sydney wool sales there was a good demand for all best flowe and skirtings, from which…

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The FARMER & His Markets Wool Prices and Supplies Strength and Curbs on Demand

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 12

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Business on the Continent and in the United Kingdom has not of late shown its previous briskness…

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Cattle Affected. Three-day Sickness. In This District

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 6

Many reports of three-day sickness amongst district cattle are to hand, and for the information of readers the "News" has pleasure in…

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Wool Favourably Situated The English Position

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 11

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. write:—After a receding movement commencing at mid-January, prices for futures tops on the Continent have…

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Chinese Wool Expert Visit to Australia

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

Mr. Harold H. Yuan, Chinese wool expert who reached Sydney from Hong Kong, proposes to make a thorough investigation into the wool…

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Wool Favourably Situated. the English Position

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 3

After a receding movement commencing at mid-January, prices for futures tops on the Continent have shown some recovery indicating that…

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Control of Sheep Blowfly Glycerine and Boric Acid Dressing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 14

Tests carried out by Dr. I. M. Mackerras, Dr. M. J. Mackerras and Mr. M. R. Freney, of the Council for Scientific and…

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Wheat Market Quotes a Little Easier Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 1

The local wheat market was a shade steadier this morning. Bulk parcels were quoted at 5/1¾ per bushel and bagged lots at 5/3½…

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Butter Factory's Claim Sequel to Privy Council Verdict Dried Fruits Case

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 1

An echo of the Privy Council decision in the dried fruits case which brought about the forthcoming referendum, was heard…

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