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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

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Dairy Cattle E. J. Bullock on Top

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

The dairy section was confined to two popular breeds, Jerseys and Milking and Illawarra Shorthorns. Mr. E. J. Bullock, of "Hill Head,"…

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The FARMER & His Markets the Wool Outlook. Crossbreds in Demand

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 12

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report: The tone of markets abroad has generally been brighter during the past few days and prices for…

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Wool of Excellent Quality

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

Wool exhibits occupied a prominent position in one of the main pavilions, and deservedly so, for the fleeces were excellent…

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Beef Cattle Entries and Quality Surprise

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

The quantity and the quality of the beef cuttle at the show surprised many visitors. Because of the adverse season that had been…

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SHEEP Fewer Entries, But High Standard

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

Sheep entries were not as numerous as at some previous shows. Nevertheless there was a good representation…

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Pastoral Tree-planting Time Preparation of the Ground

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 12

It is again seasonable to remind farmers that the time for tree-planting is at hand, and that the best results…

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Price of Wheat Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 1

The Sydney wheat market was quiet to-day. Bulk parcels were quoted at 2/6 per bushel (Sydney March basis) and bagged lots (nominally) at 2/7…

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The Wool Outlook Brighter Tone

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 8

The tone of markets abroad has generally been brighter during the past few days, and prices for a number of the world's raw…

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Eliminate Fly Blown Sheep Graziers' Move Flemington Sales

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

The President of the Graziers' Association, Mr. E. L. Killen, of Wellington, said on Monday that his Association was doing all it…

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Proposed Wool Bounty. (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 10

Sir,—I think that many country people must have been greatly interested in Mr. Huie's letter which appeared in the "Herald" of the 19th…

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The Wool Outlook Crossbreds in Demand

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 8
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Winchombe, Carson Ltd. report: —The tone of markets abroad has generally been brighter during the past few days and prices, for a…

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Cumnock Travelling Stock Route in Bad State Spoils Sheep for Market

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 5

Our local Dramatic Society is leaving no stone unturned to make its play, "The Bride Breezes In," a success. Some who have seen a…

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London Wool Sales Strong Competition—Firm Rates London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 1

A fairly good selection, comprising chiefly New Zealand crossbreds, was offered at to-day's wool sales. There was strong competition from the…

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Commercial Australia Produced 2,970,000 Bales of Wool During 1938-39 SEASON Clip's Estimated Value is £42,000,000 5/6 TO 7/- Per Sheep in N.S.W.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

During the 1938-39 wool season, Australia produced 2,970,000 bales, a decrease of approximately 10 per cent. compared with the previous year. The estimated value of the wool sold during the season ending on June 30 next…

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The Wider View of Farming Aims of Agricultural Bureau

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 7

Farming was no longer a hitor-miss occupation, but one of the most complicated callings, said Mr. J. Cavanagh,…

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Power on the Farm Entertaining Films Shown

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

Rural scenes showing McCormick-Deering tractors at work on many striking jobs formed, the basis of a sound motion picture…

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Junior Farmers Unassisted at Show "Paid Officials" Criticised

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

Introducing Mr. W. R. Glasson, of "Gamboola," Molong, to officially open the show, the President of the…

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Dripstone Crops Make Good Growth More Rain Needed To Force Feed Along

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 5

Gloriously warm sunny days are prevailing, great days for the growing crops and the grass. They are making splendid growth, but a drop…

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Wool Report

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 6

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 2nd instant: We submitted at our sale on…

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