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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

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Macquarie Valley Co-operative Dairy Society Ltd

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 7

"Unity is strength," and the truth of this old adage is borne out by the outstanding success that has crowned the efforts of the…

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The Farm Home Tomato Jam a Seasonable Recipe

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 12

The following recipe for tomato jam is given in a departmental pamphlet: Wash and stem the fruit, place in cooking vessel,…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 7

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported on the 1st March:—Appraisements are proceeding quietly and expeditely,…

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Modern Sheep Spray Dip. Demonstration at "Strathern."

The Western Herald · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

Mr. H. Pratten informs us that, accompanied by his sons on Thursday of last week he took a run out to "Strathern," Mr. J. Hand's…

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U.S. Wool Levy. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 5

The decision of the United States Woolgrowers to impose a voluntary levy on wool sales in America is expected to yield about…

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Casey Investigating U.S.A. Wool Position American Opinion New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 1

The Australian Minister to Washington (Mr. Casey) will spend considerable time in New York conferring with the Australian Trade Commissioner (Mr. McGregor) and others, seeking a full understanding of the…

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Butter Factory Pay

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Macquarie Valley Co-operative Dairy Society Ltd. on Friday last the pay to…

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The Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 4

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd. report: Our appraisement catalogue No. 16 was finalised on Monday last. It comprised 7620 bales. For the…

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Wool Classes Facilities at Cumnock

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 4

The following letter has been received by Mr. Geo. Wilton, "M.L.A., in response to his representations to the Minister…

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The Wool Situation Larger Clip and Consumption

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 4

Sellers who anticipated a decided rush for wool when the war commenced did not see their expectations realised…

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A Romance in Hats Australians Revolutionise an Industry New Market for Wool and Rabbit Fur No. 2

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 4

How a young man's curiosity to see how things were made led ultimately to the establishment of the Empire's biggest hat factory—and, incidentally, opened up new avenues for the woolgrowers of Australia—is part of the…

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Wheat Prices Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

The Australian Wheat Board's quotations for export wheat are unaltered. Bulk parcels are quoted at 3/91 and, bagged (millers' parcels) at 4/0i per…

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Wool Agreement Graziers Seek Revision Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

The Graziers' Association Conference to-day decided to :usk the British Government for a revision of the Australian wool purchase…

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Australians Revolutionise an Industry a Romance in Hats New Market for Wool and Rabbit Fur No. 2

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 5

How a young man's curiosity to see how things were made led ultimately to the establishment of the Empire's…

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Western District Centres Narromine Trouble Over Cattle Farmers in Court P. AND C. MEETING

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 4

The impounding of cattle which had strayed into a neighbour's crop on January 25, resulted in a case before Mr. R. G. Cookson…

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Handfeeding of Sheep Some Important Points

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

When a dry spell occures it is important not to wait until the sheep have lost condition and strength b[?]ore starting to hand feed. The…

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Price of Wheat Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 1

The Australian Wheat Board's quotations for export, wheat are unaltered. Bulk lots are quoted at 3/9½ and bagged (millers' parcels) at 4/0½ per bushed…

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Wool Stocks and Needs N.s.w. Increased Clip

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 7

The war in Europe contrate with 1914 experiences in many aspects. In her onward rush through Belgium and France in…

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COMMERCIAL Wool Stocks And Needs N.S.W's. Increased Clip

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 4

The war in Europe contrasts with 1914 experiences in many aspects, reports Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. In her onward rush through…

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Restriction Of Wheat Acreage Protest Motion Rejected by Graziers Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 1

The Graziers' Conference today refused to adopt a resolution opposing any form of restriction of wheat acreage…

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