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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,368 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 35 of 69

Wheat and Wool Big Figures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 4

Since the outbreak of war the Australian Wheat Board has acquired 105,000,000 bushels of wheat, said Mr. A. G. Cameron…

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Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 8

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 27th ult.: We submitted our final catalogue of the 1939/40 season on…

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District Wool

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 12

At Winchcombs, Carson’s final Sydney wool appraisement of the season last Friday, J. J. Hunt. Baradine. obtained wethers 14¾d,…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Dripstone Heavy Frosts Affecting Wheat Crops

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 6

The frosts have again been severe and grass is being badly burnt off as a result. The crops are now showing signs of badly needed rain…

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The Farmer His Markets the Use of Wool British Empire Consumption

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 12

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: In normal times, the principal consuming countries of the British Empire, Great Britain, Australia,…

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The Use of Wool British Empire Consumption

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 8

In normal times, the principal consuming countries of the British Empire, Great Britain, Australia, India, Canada and…

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Pastoral the Fat Lamb Industry Recommendations of Australian Committee on Animal Production

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 8

A recommendation to the Australian fat lamb industry to endeavour to maintain the quality of its product…

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Large Wheat Surplus Is Still on Hand Government Worried

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 3

The Federal Government is concerned at the shortage of shipping space to export Australia's wheat surplus…

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C. E. CHAPPELL. Licensed Wool, Hide and Skin Dealer

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 10

There is no business so competitive and so fraught with constant worry through Ever changing prices and other difficulties, than the…

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State's Wheat Sowing 2.7 Per Cent. Drop in Acreage

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 5

This season's wheat sowing in New South Wales it expected to be about 4,500,000 acres. This estimate has been made by…

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The Wheat Industry Worst Position in History No Overseas Market

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 1

Wheat farmers in N.S.W., as well as those in other States, are facing one of the most serious problems in the…

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District Crop Prospects Precarious Position Winter Drought

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 6

"Crops generally are in a precarious position throughout the whole of the district, following on another…

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Fatal Car Accident at Armatree Bridge Victim Young Eumungerie Farmer

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

An accident occurred at the Armatree Bridge crossing the Castlereagh River, at about 10.30 p.m. on…

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The Man on the Land Page Agricultural Farm Lay-out An Important Factor in Efficient Operation

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 8

Correct planning and the best possible lay-out of a farm are very important factors in its economical and…

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Dairying for Success in Dairying Factors in Increased Returns

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 8

Discussing at a recent conference of farmers the methods by which he had increased his gross returns per year for…

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To Aid Enlisting Farmers Committee Formed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 4

At a very well attended meeting, held at Mr. P. J. Baker's "Killarney," Nubingerie, on Sunday, 30th June…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 7

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported on the 27th June:—Appraisements in Sydney for the 1939/40 season…

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Wool Promotion Vital

The Western Herald · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 6

There still lurks in the minds of many woolgrowers the idea that in war time wool promotion is unnecessary. This dangerous…

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Commercial Record Wool Year

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 6

Pitt,, Son and Badgery, Ltd., Sydney, report: The wool season which closed last week-end stands out as a record year…

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5000 Tons Of Wheat To Be Shifted Railway Activity Fodder For Stock Now Being Taken to West

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 4

Trucks ordered for next week will take from silos at railway stations in the Dubbo control district about 5,000 tons of wheat to the central…

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