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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 62 of 91

The FARMER & His Markets Wool and the War. Existing Conditions

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 12

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Until general arrangements regarding procedure during present conditions are clarified, business in the…

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Britain Buys Wool Clip

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 5

Prominent trade officials in Sydney say, that the decision of the British Government to buy the wool clip is the best news for years, as…

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Wheat Market Firm Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 6

The Sydney wheat market was very firm to-day. Bulk parcels were quoted at 2/71½ (Sydney March basts and bagged lots at 3/- per bushel…

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Fire Resisting Qualities of Wool

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 10

The value of wool as a fire-resisting material has now received wide recognition in Belgium…

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Oversea Wheat Position Special Weekly Report

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 1

The following report from Lindley Walker Co. Ltd. has been handed, in for publication by Messrs. A. Kember and Son:—…

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Droving Feat Cattle Driven On Road 12 Weeks

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 7

A great overland droving feat was completed in July, and involving the transfer of 5370 Shorthorn steers and cows in…

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Sheep Breeding Artificial Insemination What Russia is Doing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 4

Some startling figures on artificial insemination of stock were given by Mr. K. A. Elliott, sheep and wool experts of the…

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Wool and the War Existing Conditions

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 6
Also in Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh

Until general arrangements regarding procedure during present conditions are clarified, business an the wool trade will be…

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Live Stock Tuberculosis in Cattle Disposal of Affected Animals

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 12

"It would appear, judging from certain paragraphs which have appeared in the press, that some doubt exists regarding the…

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War and Wheat Discussions at Dunedoo. Coonabarabran Delegate Attends

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 11

“In the went of war these considerations would go by the board, however, although hardly a Country Party…

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Dripstone Great Promise for Big Wheat Yields Hopeful Outlook

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 4

A week of mixed weather has passed. Some days were nice and sunny, with a touch of spring. Other days have been cold and windy. Now…

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The Open Forum the Wheat QUESTION.(To the Editor “Watchman.”)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 3

Sir,—Mr. Menzies and the six superfluous Premiers — especially Victoria, which State is responsible for more indigent wheat growers…

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Amazing Wonder Garden Farm Tool Result of an Old Farmer's Discovery

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 2

Although only weighing 3 lbs., can save many other person's labour. This unique tool can be used as a hoe, lake, shovel, scarifier,…

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The Black Beetle Protection of Crops

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 12

The black beetle (Heteronychus sanctae-helenae) is a South African species and is now well established on…

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Our Wool Clip. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 5

A prominent trade official In Sydney says the decision of the British Government to buy the wool clip is the best news for years…

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Dipping of Sheep for External Parasites. Some Important Precautions

The Western Herald · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 7

Hie full measure of protection cannot be obtained from any sheep dip unless the sheep be dipped thoroughly and the directions…

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Good Prices for Sheep and Cattle Dubbo Sale

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 3

The monthly sheep and cattle sale held by the Commonwealth Wool As Produce Co. Ltd at its Dubbo saleyards yesterday, was one or the most…

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Wheat Market Prices Drop Again Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 1

The Sydney wheat market to-day showed a decline of 1½d compared with yesterday's opening quotation, but very little business was transacted. Sellers…

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Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 4

Schute, Bell, Badgery, Lumby Ltd. report: The momentous decision of Great Britain to enter the European conflict was accepted in an…

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