Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

1,368 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 50 of 69

Crops Respond Well

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 2

It is pleasing to hear from various parts of the district that the crops have responded in a remarkable manner since the rain…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Better Outlook State Wheat Crops Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 1

The Director of Agriculture (Mr. MacDonald) said to-day that falls of rain in the west, central west, parts of the south west slopes, and along the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Price of Wheat Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 1

The Australian Wheat Board's quotations for export wheat are unchanged. Bulk lots are quoted at 3/114, and bagged parcels at 4/2¼ per…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

COMMERCIAL Sydney Wool Sales Season's Effects Seen Stock Market Reports

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 4

The Australian Wool Brokers & Produce Co. Ltd., reports on wool and fat stock markets:— We offered for the No. 29…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Used Stock Routes For Agistment Drover Fined for Lag Said Sheep Were Worm-eaten And Hurt in Crash

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 5

The Dubbo Pastures Protection Board, for whom Mr. A. D. Booth appeared, proceeded against James Kerton, drover, in the Dubbo police court…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Pastoral Jetting for Sheep Blowfly a Seasonable Reminder

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 8

The great advantage of jetting was the cheapness of the protection it gave against spring and autumn…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Rainfall Wheat Benefits Sheep Losses Due to Gold Snap

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 5

Despite a chilly, southerly wind, 60 points of rain fell here throughout Saturday night and Sunday…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Sheep Losses

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

As a result of the cold snap that followed the recent rain, a number of sheep losses have been reported from different parts of this district…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Binnaway Wheat

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 3

The growth of the wheat between Coonabarabran and Binnaway has apparently been affected by the drought, as it is only about 12 to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Materially Altered Crop and Pastoral Outlook Monthly Review By. Instructor

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

"Excellent rain throughout the whole of the district during September very mat erially altered the crop and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Field Wheat Competition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 3

Entries for Dubbo P. A. and H. Association 1940 Field Wheat and Field Oats Competitions close on October 18. These are for the best 50 acres one…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Farmer His Markets Wool Results This Season Condition and Values

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 10

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: A considerable number of the New South Wales clips this season have been appraised at lower prices than…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Likely Appointment To Wool Board

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 7

Mr. Justice Owen Dixon, of the High Court Bench, whose appointment as chairman of the Australian Wool Board is expected…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wool Results This Season Condition and Values

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 7
Also in Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh

A considerable number of the N.S.W. clips this season have been appraised at lower prices than the wool from the same…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wool Market Low Prices Explained Surprise for Growers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson Lid. reports:—A considerable number of the New South Wales clips this season have been appraised at…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

September Rains Change Outlook Throughout Entire District Payable Yields Likely in Some Centres—-Only Small Reduction in Area Sown to Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 4

Excellent rain throughout the entire district during September very materially altered lice crop and pastoral outlook in this portion of the State. This statement is made by the Agricultural…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Man on the Land Page Dairying Care of the Milking Herd In Relation to Quality of Product

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 8

Absolute cleanliness and care at all points are necessary for the ensurance of quality in milk and cream…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 7

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported on the 26th September:—Our appraisement 28, which was preliminary…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

America's Wool Demand

The Western Herald · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 5

Brisbane, — Dr. Clunies-Riss on his arrival here yesterday said the Defence programme of the united States was the only bright spot on…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →