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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 64 of 69

The FARMER & His Markets Wool in America. Large Requirements

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 10

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: In Australia wool auctions have been suspended for the. duration of the war and one clip thereafter…

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Newcastle Wool Appraisement Centre

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 5

"Nenco" at Newcastle will submit two catalogues for appraisement during the month of -December, viz., on the 3rd and 4th, and…

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Oversea Wheat Position Special Report

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 5

Lindley Walker Wheat Company's cable this week, reviewing international wheat market, reads: "Argentine prospects maintained, but…

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N.S.W. Wheat Crop Down Two-thirds Yield Among Worst In State's History

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 6

According to Mr. A. A. Watson, chief of the division of marketing. Department of Agriculture, the final official forecast of the total…

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American Wool Contrast in Conditions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. reports:—In Australia wool auctions have been suspended for the duration of the war and one clip thereafter. By way of…

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Wheat Season No Stacking at Railway

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 5

It wouldn't be a normal season if at least one obstacle didn't present itself each year to the farmer and…

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Wheat Inspectors Policing Visit to Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 3

Inspectors representing the Commonwealth Wheat Board were in Dubbo during the week, when they carried out inspections of Dubbo and…

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Delivery of Wheat to Live Stock Owners

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 3

The Australian Wheat Board makes the following statement: The regulations under the National Security…

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Commercial District Wool Good Prices in Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 7

Schute, Bell, Badgery, Lumby Ltd. reports:—The selection in our appraisement No. 35 of 4842 bales comprised a good proportion of top-making…

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Elong Steady Flow of Wheat to Muronbung Silos

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 7

The Muronbung wheat silos opened on Monday, with Mr. G. Milling, of Elong, in charge. Wheat is now being delivered to the…

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Wheat Crop Competition Adverse Season Cuts Down District Yields Bencubbin Favoured Variety Use of Superphosphate Extends, & General Employment Now Only Matter of Time

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 7

The remarkable effect an adverse season has had on wheat crop yields throughout the district is emphasised by the district agricultural instructor (Mr. A. Pearson) in the course of a report on competitions…

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Agricultural Protection of Stored Wheat From Weevils a Common Fallacy

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 8

A surprisingly large number of people hold to the theory that weevils do not breed in the same way as…

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Another State Record Broken Pusa Wheat Gains Premium Of 18d Per Bushel

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 6

Following on last week's record wheat premium of 16d. per bushel secured by Messrs H. Frend and J. Thompson,…

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State Wheat Yield One of the Worst on Record Only 28,000,000 Bushels

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 2

The final official forecast of the total yield of wheat in N. S. W., based on reports is 28,000, 000 bushels…

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Junior Farmers Visit of District Supervisor Prizes Donated for Competitions

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 6

Mr. Nock, District Supervisor of the Junior Farmers' Club, is at present visiting the town. To date he has inspected a number of the…

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"Butterfly" Map Is Not Work of Beauty, But Value Is Real Author Will Be Able to Warn World Farmers Of Approach of Dangerous Pests

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 6

Any Australian who knows the ways of butterflies, moths, and flying insects is asked to help complete the most remarkable world map ever made. The map will be of both scientific and practical value in its application…

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Western District Centres NARROMINE Good Harvest Yields Surprise Farmers Buffalo Lodge Opens with 33 MEMBERS

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 7

Harvesting is general throughout the district, and should the present fine weather last, many farmers will have finished by the end or the month…

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Free Publications on Farming

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 8

The Department of Agriculture can supply you with publications which will help you to solve most of your farming…

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The Farm Home Control of White Ants Remedial Measures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 8

When white ants have gained access to a building, treatment with white arsenic, Paris green or sodium…

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The Man on the Land Page Agricultural Products Farming of the Future

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 8

There was justification for the belief that agriculture would long be concerned with the production of food…

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