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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

1,810 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 38 of 91

Show Society Committee Prepare for Annual Exhibition Additions to Be Made to Sheep Pens Merino Ewe Competition to Be Held. Clydesdale Judging Competition

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 3

A well attended meeting of members of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association was held on Saturday afternoon, when…

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District Crop Conditions Germination Patchy in Parts Extensive Sowing of Lucerne Monthly Report By Mr. B. M. Arthur

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 1

Except for some isolated heavy falls ranging up to one inch land more, together with a light soaking rain on 16th of…

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Western District Centres NARROMINE Farmers and Settlers Annual Meeting

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

The annual meeting of the local branch of the Fanners and Settlers' Association, was held in the Imperial Hotel on Saturday afternoon. The…

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Bodangora Beneficial Rain Improves Winter Outlook Good Start for Crops

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 4

A change in the weather on Tuesday night brought a fall of 53 points at Bodangora. This will give the crops a great start, and, if followed by…

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The Man on the Land Page Dairying Common Defects in Cream And How to Remedy Them

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 12

For the production of choicest cream, the following four precautions must always be observed:—…

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Wool Report

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 6
Also in The Western Herald, The Western Herald

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 26th instant: In the absence of wool auctions in…

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Dried Milk. Reduced Price Demand by Processors. Farmers Take Action

The Western Herald · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 2

Manufacturers of condensed and dried milk are pressing the Government for a reduction in the price they pay for milk used in…

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Wheat Stabilisation Plans Adopted By Farmers and Settlers Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 8

The executive of the Farmers & Settlers' Association this week adopted the wheat stabilisation plan evolved by Mr. H. Robertson,…

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First Sheep Brand at Canowindra Registered In 1878

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 5

The first record of the registration of a sheep brand in the Canowindra district, states "The Star," is dated May 28, 1878, by H…

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Commercial Wool Supply Position More Favorably Situated

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 4

Winchombe, Carson Ltd. reports that unlike wheat and cotton, the future fortune of wool is not hampered by surplus…

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Roumanian Wheat Agreement with Britain Dubbo Member's Concern

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 4

Although Mr. G. Wilson, M.L.A., Dubbo's Member, is on a health trip abroad, he loses no opportunity of doing something to help the…

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Outstanding Sheep

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 3

Sheep men in this and many other western districts will be keenly interested in the clearing sale on account of Mr. J. C. Crossing, "Oakey…

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Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 4

Pitt, Son ana Badgery Ltd. report: The concluding auctions of tho wool year in Sydney will be inaugurated in Sydney this week and will spread…

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Sydney Wheat Market Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 1

The Sydney wheat market was easier to-day, with bulk parcels being quoted at 2/5½ per bushel, Sydney March basis, and bagged…

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Wool Classing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 6

The annual wool classing examinations will be held at the Sydney Technical College on July 7. Members of the Dubbo class who will be sitting…

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Price of Wheat Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 1

The Sydney wheat market again was weaker to-day. Bulk parcels were quoted at 2/5 (Sydney March basis) and bagged lots at 2/7 per bushel…

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Australian Wheat Geo. Wilson Offers Suggestion

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 1

Although Mr. Geo. Wilson, poplar member for the district, is on a health cruise, he has not forgotten that he is a Member of Parliament. We have received from a London…

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The Farmers' Friend And Greatest Enemy. Rain and Water

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 4

The farmer's best friend is the rain and his greatest enemy is running water. This conclusion has been reached…

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