Record Entries in Sheep Section Exhibits Win High Praise From Judge
A total of 184 entries were received in the sheep section, representing over 50 more than the record established in 1937…
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Farming & the land, 1939
1,810 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 29 of 91
Grenfell Farmer Who for Years Has Secured 4/8 Per Bushel for Wheat Uses It To Fatten Pigs—Other Wheatgrowers Could Follow His Example With Profit Big Market Awaits Australia in Britain
Over a period of years, Mr. G. R. B. Williams, of "Gwaindalan," Grenfell, has proved that he can get a return of 4/8 per bushel for his wheat. But he doesn't sell it to the miller. He uses it to fatten pigs. He has shown the way to an avenue which means…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Open Forum Proposed Wool Bounty To the Editor “Watchman.”)
Sir,—I think that many country people must have been greatly interested in Mr. Huie’s letter which appeared in th “Herald” of the 19th…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sound Motion Pictures Graphic Scenes From Farm Life and Industry
All interested in modern farming methods will find pleasure and information in the latest series of (International Harvester sound…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Winter School for Farmers at Hawkesbury Agricultural College
It is proposed to hold the usual winter schools at Hawkerbury Agricultural College, Richmond, from 27th June…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Elong More Rain Farmers Busy Sowing Personal and General
Another three inches of rain have fallen and farmers are busy sowing their crops. A few landholders are complaining about getting too much…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Shelter for Dairy Stock As a Factor in Feeding Economy
Where proper shelter is not provided for stock not only is their resistance to disease reduced, but much food material…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Maryvale Farmers Have Busy Time Killing Black Oats, Etc
The weather over the past week has been fine and has given the farmers a golden opportunity of killing the black oats and weeds on the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →DAIRYING For Dairy Premises How to Lay a Concrete Floor
For many purposes on the dairy farm impervious floors are required. Concrete has been found the most…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Don’t Snub the Farm Boy Farmer Should Encourage His Son
If you are a farmer and you want your son to be farmer after you, teach him from his earliest boyhood to respect his…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →District In Excellent Condition Crops Have Wonderful Start Stock Inspector’s Report
In submitting his report to the Pastures Protection Board on Saturday, the stock inspector, Mr. N. K. Golding, stated that the district is in an excellent position as regards feed and water supplies for the winter, and that all early-sown…
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The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported on 20th April:—At the opening sales on Monday last after the Easter recess…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wool Sales. Sydney
Competition was strong and general at the wool sales, no change being noted as compared with the previous days of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wool Sales
The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. brought forward its concluding catalogue of the present series of sales on Wednesday, when…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wool Market
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. report: This company brought forward their concluding catalogue of the present series…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wellington Police Court Thursday, April 27 Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M. Unregistered Dairy
William Robert Powell, health inspector of the Wellington Municipal Council, proceeded against Jack Earl, for failing to register his dairy…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wool Report
The Country Producers Selling Co. report under date 27th April:— The catalogues submitted in Sydney during this week were, more or…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Price of Wheat Sydney
The Sydney wheat market was a shade dearer to-day. Bulk pareels were quoted at 2/5¾ (Sydney March basis) and bagged lots at 2/7 per…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Less Wheat Might Be Sown in the Western District This Year Seasonal Prospects Bright, Says Mr. Arthur
In his report on seasonal conditions in the Western district (Dubbo centre) for April, the Senior Agricultural Instructor (Mr. B. M. Arthur) states that the area sown to wheat might be less this year than last. He adds that this reduction will be compensated…
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