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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1937

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Farm Book-keeping a Seasonable Reminder

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 14

The farmer who starts a system of book-keeping with his capital in cash, and then purchases the farm,, stock, etc., has a much…

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The Maize Crop Field Selection of Seed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 14

There are several reasons why selection of maize for seed should commence with selection in the field. By this means…

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Dairy Science Schools For Dairy Produce Factory Employees

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 14

In continuance of the Department's policy of giving instruction to dairy produce factory employees, arrangements have…

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Closer Settlement Share Farmers' Position

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 6

It is expected that the State Cabinet will give further consideration to closer settlement at a meeting this week…

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Farmers and Settlers’ Association District Council Meeting Held at Coonabarabran

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 1

Delegates from Coonabarabran, Baradine, Bugaldie, Purlewaugh and Binnaway, were present at the Coonabarabran District Council meeting of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association of N.S.W., which was held in the Mechanics’ Institute,…

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5,000 More Farms For 5,000 More Farmers. Closer Settlement. Big Conference At Wagga.—Premier To Be Invited To Attend

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 5

Closer settlement has long been a burning question in all parts of the State. Much has been said about it and many…

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Bourke Cattle

The Western Herald · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 4

Cattle values were easier at Homebush on Monday, 3742 being offered. District sales included W. G. Magrath. Boorara, 12 bullocks to…

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The Wool Position

The Western Herald · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report—Of late, demand for fellmongered wool has improved both on Yorkshire and Continental account. The…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Western Herald · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 7

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported on the 10th June:—Generally the, catalogues submitted during the week…

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Nothing Like Wool

The Western Herald · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 6

There is nothing like wool — particularly when of Commonwealth origin. Our sheep breeders are are famed not merely wherever the…

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Stomach Worms of Sheep. Prevention of Infestation

The Western Herald · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 2

Measures for the prevention of stomach worm infestation in sheep are based largely on the life history of the parasite, and on good…

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External Parasites of Sheep. Use of Sprays for Eradication

The Western Herald · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 7

The feasibility of riding sheep from external parasites by the use of sprays in lieu of dipping is referred to in a recent report of…

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Stud Sheep Sales Top Price 77 Guineas Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1937 · page 1

Top price at the sheep sales, to-day, was 77 guineas, paid by Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd. for an 11-months-old Border…

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Big Cattle Man From Queensland Dubbo Boy Returns After 27 Years

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1937 · page 1

Meet Mr. James Sparkes, an old Dubbo boy, known to school chums of other days as "Dookie," and now the owner of seven stations in…

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World Wants Wool America and Tariff No Bounty to Growers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1937 · page 7

A statement made in Melbourne by the Minister for Customs (Mr. T. W. White) relating to the American proposals for "freer…

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Quality Sheep

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 June 1937 · page 2

Awards at the Sydney sheep show, in which local breeders figure prominently, indicate that the time is approaching when the middle…

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The Butter Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 June 1937 · page 2

Reporting on the stability of the butter market and the promise of good returns to those, engaged in the industry or those contemplating…

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The Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 June 1937 · page 6

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. report:—As is to be expected at this time of the year, business, locally, is rather quiet in…

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Price of Butter Wholesale Companies' Threat. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 June 1937 · page 1

Many metropolitan grocers have expressed resentment at the receipt of a communication warning them that unless they increase the retail…

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Wool and Wheat Bigger Returns Expected Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 1

The value of the N.S.W. wool and wheat, this year, is expected to exceed last year's return of £40,000,000. It may be £3,000.000 higher…

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