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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

1,792 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 31 of 90

POULTRY Planning a Poultry Farm Most Suitable Sites

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 10

Suitable sites for poultry farming can be found in almost any district, but some of the main factors to…

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Farmers Still Sowing

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 6

Although many crops have been sown and are showing above the ground in Coonabarabran district other areas are only half through…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 8

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported on the 5th May:—The increase of par to 5 per cent quoted at the Sydney…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 8

Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd. reported en the 5th May:—We submitted a catalogue of 1500 bales, comprising some clips from the…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson wired on Monday:—Competition was keen and general at the Brisbane Wool sales to-day. Japan was a strong…

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London Wool Sales. London

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

London—Greasy merino were from par to 5 per cent dearer at the wool sales to-day. The offerings were of good selection…

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Sheep Classing. As a Means of Increasing Profits

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 8

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

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Brazil Likely Wool Buyer. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

According to a statement issued by the Brazilian Consulate to-day, Brazil is likely to become a heavy purchaser of Australian wool. It…

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Latest Telegrams Interstate Hews Wool Sale. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

A good selection was offered at the wool sales to-day, and met with a broadening demand, especially for Australian merinos at firmer…

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Commercial Brisbane Wool Sales

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 8

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. received the following message from its Brisbane office:—"Competition was very keen and widespread at this week's…

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Drought and Wool Carry-over and Future Supplies

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 8

Sales of wool in Australia now total, over 2,400,000 bales, or about 85 per cent. of the quantity estimated to be available for the season, report…

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The Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 4

The Country Producers' Selling Co. Ltd. report: Apart from a small inquiry for passed in wools from local millmen business generally in…

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Drought and Wool Carry-over and Future Supplies

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 6

Sales of wool in Australia now total over 2,400,000 bales or about 85 per cent of the quantity estimated to be available for…

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Wool Fire Case May Go To Privy Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 3

The claim arising out of the deduction of commission and other charges from insurance of wool destroyed by fire in the Sydney…

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Price of Butter Increase Wanted Allegations About Factory Grading Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 6

A resolution asking the Primary Producers' Union to suggest to the Commonwealth Dairy Equalisation Committee an immediate increase…

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Wheat Market Weaker Bulk Sells at 3/11½ Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 6

The wheat market was weaker to-day. Bulk parcels were quoted at 3/11½ (Sydney March basis) and bagged lots at 4/2 per bushel…

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London Wool Sales Keen Demand at Late Rates London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 1

A moderate selection was offered at the wool sales to-day. It met with keen general demand at full late rates…

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Deadly Eczema Cost N.Z. Farmers Million Pounds Wellington (N.Z.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 1

The estimated sum lost by Waikato farmers through the eczema epidemic among stock totalled about £1,000,000. Deaths…

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Wheat for Sheep How to Obtain Delivery From Elevators

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 9

Western district farmers should note the procedure to be taken to obtain delivery of wheat from country grain elevators…

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Annual Sheep Sales

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 11

The Stud Stock Salesmen’s Association has agreed to co-operate whole-heartedly in holding the annual sheep sales at the show ground…

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