Sheep Classing Characters Desirable in a Flock
The following desirable characters should be kept in mind when culling the flock:— 1. Good strong heads without…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1940
1,368 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 29 of 69
The Wheat Industry Mr. Scully Speaks for the Farmers Binnaway, Mendooran and Purlewaugh Letters Mentioned
On a discussion in the Federal House on the deplorable position of the wheatgrowing industry, necessitating a further payment on acquired wheat in the No. 2 pool, Mr. Scully (member for Gwydir) had the following to say…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →American Wool Position Consumers and the War
Considerably most variation in prices for Futures tops in New York has lately been noticeable than for a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →COMMERCIAL U.S.A. Wool Position Consumers and War
Considerably more variation in prices for futures tops in New York has been noticeable than for a number of weeks. The market has shown a rapid advance…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Primary—Secondary Producer the Hughes Technique Story of Unshrinkable Wool
Throughout this series of articles the emphasis has always been upon the inter-relation between producer and manufacturer in Australia. I have sought to show that the man who grows and…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Sheep Drive Organised by Gilgandra Red Cross Appeal Made to Men on the Land
Funds are urgently required for clothing and comforts for the sick and wounded soldiers overseas, and towards raising…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Better Price for Wool (Reprinted from "The Australasian' of 11th May, 1940)
Sir,—The "still, small voice crying in the wilderness" of R.V.B. in his plea for better prices for the woolgrowsr is at leaat a spark of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our Industries a Primary-secondary Producer The Hughes Technique the Story of Unshrinkable Wool
Throughout this series of articles the emphasis always has been upon the inter-relation between producer and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting 45,000,000 Bushels of Wheat Yet to Be Disposed of
In a letter to the Cobbora Shire, which meeting was held on Tuesday last, the Hon. H. V. C. Thorby, M.H.R., replied to a resolution re the manufacture of motor cars in Australia. He stated the Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Political MerryGo-Round and the Farmer
With the knowledge that be has got to start once more from scratch and build up a fighting organisation that will…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wool Report
The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported on 16th:— At the moment appraisements are being held at the Brisbane centre…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sheep and Cattle Sale Advanced Prices Received
The Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co. Ltd., Dubbo, report having held a most successful sale at their Dubbo sale yards yesterday, when they yarded…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wheat Truckings In Western District Heavy Loadings Next Week
A brisk revival in wheat despatches from the Dubbo railway control district is expected next week. Already 380 trucks have…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wool Market
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd. report: An official announcement last week drew attention to the National Security Regulation which…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Head Blown Off Farm Tragedy Brisbane
With the top of his head blown off and his teeth still clenched around the barrel of a shot gun, John Doolan, aged 15, son of a local…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Mechanical Sheep Dogs" Pilot Ammunition to Front Line
The motor cycle has become a definitely important item in Britain's war economy, not only on active service and on the home…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Price of Wheat Sydney
The Australian Wheat Board's quotations for export wheat are unchanged. Bulk lots are quoted at 4/-, and bagged parcels at 4/3 per bushel…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pastoral Organisation for Grasshopper Control Recommendations of Chief Entomologist
In the opinion of Mr. T. McCarthy, Chief Entomologist of the Department of Agriculture, recently returned from a tour…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bullaway Stud Sheep Again Going to Sydney Show
The local merino stud, “Bullaway,” was awarded four firsts and two second prizes at the Sydney Show last year with nine…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →World's Wool Consumption War Reduces Mills
Recent developments in Europe had quick effect on confidence in wool values in the United States. The price level…
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