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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 42 of 69

Wheat on Farms

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

Messrs. A. Wilkins and Co. have received notification from the Australian Wheat Board to the effect that if farmers are desirous of…

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Sheep Quality High

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

It was expected that the sheep section would be much weaker than in former years, but the stewards were well…

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The FARMER & His Markets the New Wool Season. Consumers Available

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 10

Wlnchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Australia approaches the start of a season In which possible consumers of wool are more limited than…

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Wool Appraisements at Newcastle

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 10

A special joint announcement is being made by Nenco and Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd., wherein it is stressed that the conditions…

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Price of Wheat Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 1

The Australian Wheat Board's quotations for export wheat are unchanged. Bulk lots are quoted at 3/111, and bagged parcels at 4/2¼ per…

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The New Wool Season Consumers Available

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 8

Winchcombe Carion Ltd report:—Australia approaches the start of a season in which possible consumers of wool are…

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Power Alcohol From Wheat Company Seeking Government Assurance

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 8

Experts seem to agree that power alcohol for a petrol substitute could be economically produced in Australia. So convinced is a group of…

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Cumnock Wheat Dump Removed. Contents Damaged by Rain

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 4

The contractors who are removing the wheat from the dump expect to have the wheat cleared away next week. Only a small percentage was…

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Farm, Butchering Business and Dairy for Sale

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 6

On, Saturday, 14th September, the well-known daily farm “Homeleigh” will be offered for sale. This has always been listed…

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COMMERCIAL Closed Wool Markets Australian Future Greatest Limit Ever

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. reports:—-Australia approaches the start of a season in which possible consumers of wool are more limited…

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Unshrinkable Wool New Australian Process Evolved Result of Work at McMaster Laboratory

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 5

A recent cable message from London stated:—"Scientific research continues to further the wool and textile industries in spite of war. A Swiss firm has marketed a substance called mitin for making woollens…

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"Business As Usual" Is Show Motto P. and A. Association Carry On With Successful Fixture Ring Events and Sheep Section Good As Ever

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

Nothing succeeds like success is an old motto that could well apply to this week's Gilgandra P. and A. Association Show, held on Tuesday and Wednesday. To become successful you must have the…

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Maryvale Crops Brighten Up Following Recent Rain Prospects Improve

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 4

Since the sixty points of rain which fell the week before last, the wheat crops have made a great recovery, but it is the general opinion…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 7

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported on the 8th August,:—During this week brokers have been busy preparing…

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Sheep Blowfly. Recommendations for Control

The Western Herald · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 6

A heavy annual toll is taken of the pastoral industry by the sheep blowfly, and information in relation to the problem of its control…

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ELONG Rain Improves District Wheat Crops

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 2

As a result of rain a fortnight ago, wheat crops in the Elong district have taken on a more satisfactory appearance. However, it is considered that…

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Eumungerie Good Clips Reward Shearing Bulk Wheat Loading From Silos

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 2

Shearing is general throughout the district and good clips are reported from land owners. Bulk wheat is being loaded out of the…

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COMMERCIAL New Wool Season Opening Next Week Scheme Favors Growers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 3

Pitt. Son & Badgery Ltd. reports:—Next week will see the resumption of wool appraisements when the Sydney season officially opens. The…

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Increase in Dairying to Help England Butter is Needed

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 6

Realising that the overseas market for many forms of primary produce will be uncertain during the war…

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The Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 3

Pitt, Son and port:—This week will see the resumption, of wool appraisements when the Sydney season officially…

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