Wool Section A Feature of Show Magnificent Fleeces Smallholders Prominent
"A remarkably fine display," was what the judge, Mr. F. O. Weight, of the A.M. and F. Co. Ltd., said, when asked what he thought of the…
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Farming & the land, 1938
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Home Consumption Price Of Wheat Not a Privilege But Necessary Protection World Wheat Position Outlined By Rural Bank President an Official Opening of Show
"The suggested home consumption price for wheat is not a privilege, but a protection which farmers in practically every country of the world have been enjoying for some years," said Mr. C. R. McKerihan, President of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Farm Home the Greatest Industry Home-craft As A Factor In Prosperous Farm Life
"The greatest industry in which woman is engaged is home-making —in the number of persons employed, it is ahead of all occupations,"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Weather Beneficial Rain Helps Crops Along
Weather conditions have been very mild during the last week. Light rain fell early on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Westella Crops Will Benefit by Week-end rain 25 Points Registered
Mrs. Harold Woodley and family are home again after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Fallon, of Curban…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Arthurville Crops Not Bulky But Making Good Headway No Frost Danger
After a fine spell of weather about 25 points of rain fell on Saturday last., Feed is still short, but growing. On the herbage country…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dairying Dirt Breeds Flies Why Refuse Should Not Be Tolerated Near the Dairy
Many flies in the house or dairy indicate accumulations of refuse materials on or near the premises…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Good Crops Expected at Baradine
Crops are making vigorous growth at Baradine, where 15 bushels to the acre will be almost general this season. A…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wool Report
The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported as follows on 8th September:—We offered a very nice selection on Wednesday…
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The Farmers & Graziers Co operative Co. Ltd., reports on the 7th instant. We submitted at our sale on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Awards At Narromine's Record Show Dairy Cattle. JUDGE: Mr. E. J. Bullock
Pure bred milking Shorthorn cow, over 2 yrs: C. Cullen 1 and 2. Pure bred milking Shorthorn heifer, 1 yr. and under 2: C. Cullen 1…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Sheep Sale. 17,000 Mixed Head Offered
Under instructions, from Messrs F. S. Falkiner & Sons Pty. Ltd., the Fort Bourke station flock of 17,000 merino sheep off the shears were…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Moving Sheep During Droughts. Proved Success of Motor Transport
That motor transport is a most efficient method of moving sheep in drought periods from bare paddocks to abundant pasturage was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Distinguished Visitor Opens Show Rural Bank President On Wheat Prices. "Fixed Price Will Assure Reasonable Living Standard."
To perform the official opening ceremony the Narromine Agricultural Society had a distinguished guest In the person of Mr. C. R. McKerihan, President of the Rural Bank of New South…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Alarm Clock Rouses Farmer's Dog
An alarm dock is being used by a fanner near Invercargill (New Zealand) to wake his dog and give himself more, time in bed. He used…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Price of Wheat Sydney, Friday night
At the Sydney market to-day bulk wheat sold at 2/7¼ per bushel (Sydney March basis) and bagged at 2/11½…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fort Bourke Sale Large Crowd of Buyers "Off Shears" Sheep
As a result of the sale of Fort Bourke Station, Bourke, to Messrs Falconer and Sons, Ltd., of Boonoke Stud, who intend using Fort…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Home Consumption Price for Wheat Federal Cabinet Approves Canberra, Friday night
Mr. Lyons has announced that the Federal Cabinet has approved of the State Governments' scheme for a home consumption price of 4/8 per bushel…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Supplies at Dubbo Sufficient for Several Months Railway Department Has 5000 Tons Lighting Company Provides For Gas Service Prolonged Strike Might Affect Wheat Growers
Unless the coal strike is unduly prolonged, its effect will not be felt seriously at Dubbo. The Dubbo Lighting Company Ltd. has sufficient coal in hand to maintain the gas service for several months, while the Railway…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wool Market
Pitt,-Son and Badgery, Ltd., Sydney, report.—Although no wool auctions were held in Sydney last week, the market was further tested…
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