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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 56 of 90

Crows Attacking Sheep

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 5

Erudgere graziers report that crows are particularly destructive on lambing ewes. Frequently the wretches are seen shepherding a…

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Farmer £His Markets Wool Prices. Better American Trade

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 12

Wlnchcombe, Carson Ltd., report: Feelings in regard to - the future the wool market are unquestionably more cheerful than two…

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Local News Five Legged Sheep

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 4

Mrs. Buchana, will exhibit a live legged sheep at the Tooraweenah Show on Wednesday next, the proceeds of which will go towards the…

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Dickygundi Tragedy Farmer Was Worried Over Failure to Sell Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 4

Her husband had been worried about not selling his wheat earlier, and had not taken his accustomed interest in his home life, said…

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Sheep Skin Stealing Oscar Smith Again Convicted Sheep Skin Stealing Long Case at Wellington Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 9

The attention of the police court was occupied the greater part of Monday in hearing a charge against a young man named Oscar Smith, who was charged, with stealing two sheep skins, the property of Arthur Murphy…

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Old Man's Death Follows Exertion When Drafting Cattle

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 5

Evidence that exertion in chasing cattle and holding one of them in a fence, might have helped to cause the death of…

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Wool Selling Prospects the Level of Prices

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 7

On the threshold of a new wool selling season the hope can be expressed that the disappointment arising from falling values…

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The Small Wool Clip Its Preparation for Market

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 13

Even with a small clip, in order to satisfy the requirements of the trade and to obtain the best returns it is…

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Wheat Speculators Questions in House Subsidy Grant Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. M. Davidson (Labor, Cobar) asked the Premier if a large portion of last year's carry-over of wheat was…

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The Wheat Situation Premier's Conference To-morrow Nation-wide Interest Decision

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 8

The Premiers’ conference, which will sit in Sydney tomorrow (Friday) will endeavor to evolve a plan for the establishment of a home consumption price for wheat through co-operative action on the part of all State Governments and…

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State Parliament Adjourned for a Fortnight Wheat Position Demands First Consideration

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 5

The Government’s determination to ensure that the utmost attention is given to the position plays its part…

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Page Fir Property Sold “Warrawong” Changes Hands 1000 Acres Under Wheat

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 5

During the week the well-known Warrawong property at Warrumbungles, in the estate of the late H. Stockings, was sold to Mr…

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Market Reports and Notes For the Man on the Land Preparing Wool for Market Care with Small Clip is Necessary

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 6

Shearing having started, information regarding the preparation of the wool clip for market is timely. Even with a small clip, in order to satisfy the requirements of the trade and to obtain the best returns, it is necessary to market the wool as far as possible in even…

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Dairying Mammitis Method of Treatment

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 13

Although from time to time many and varied remedies have been recommended for mammitis, the best results…

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The Farm Home Now Citrus Fruit Is Plentiful Attractive Orange and Lemon Recipes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 13

Orange Delight.—Peel and remove the pith of six oranges. Slice thinly in rings, removing the seeds. Arrange in a glass dish…

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Local & General Tooraweenah Crops Best

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 7

Mr. A. Sanson, of Purlewaugh, who has recently been on a trip out west, was very much impressed with the Tooraweenah wheat crops…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 7
Also in Narromine News and Trangie Advocate

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported on the 18th August:—Business in the wool markets, both locally and…

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Farm Tractor Demonstration. the "Case" at Dunedoo

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 6

A fine example of modern tractor performance was seen at Dunedoo, when a number of farmers. viewed a demonstration of the "Case" model…

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Seeks Fixed Price for Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 1

THE PREMIER (MR. STEVENS)…

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