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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

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Dripstone Local Sheep Breeders Success at Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

Local sheep breeders were very successful in the sheep and wool sections of the Wellington show. Mr. N. Althofer headed the list…

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Managing Director of Wool Firm Enlists

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2
Also in Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh

Mr. J. D. MacLeod, managing director of Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd., has enlisted in the A.I.F. An exacting wool season, which has now…

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Judges Impressed by Quality Stock Sheep Among Best Yet— District Possibilities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

Comment by the various judges interviewed by a representative of "The Liberal" reflected clearly the high standard of exhibits in the various sections. All judges commended the organisation, and said…

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Wool Company Chief Mr. J. MacLeod in A.I.F.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 7

Mr. J. D. MacLeod, managing director, of Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd., has enlisted in the A.I.F. An exacting wool season, which has…

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World Champion Ends Out of a Place Wheat Competition—Seed Sale Diversion

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

Winner of the world's wheat championship at Chicago, and winner also of a £100 prize at the Sydney Royal Show, Mr. W. G. Law,…

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Good Fall of Rain Needed Before Wheat Is Sown Says District Instructor

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

Because of prolonged dry con dtions, wheat sowing in this district at this time would be dangerous, though the…

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Wool a National Asset Uphold Dignity of Pioneers by Growing Only the Best(specially Written for the “Watchman” by Mr. W. Mather, Wool Consultant and Specialist.)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 8

History is not only interesting: but educational, and a study of certain phases will make every thinking Australian reflect, for the future of our great country is somewhat wrapped up in the achievements of Outstanding men who shaped the…

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Non-competitive School Section at Next Gilgandra Show Provision Made for Junior Farmers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

There will be no competitive school section at this year's Gilgandra Show. This decision was reached at Saturday's…

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Farmer or Butcher? Mr. Renshaw's Occupation in Doubt

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

Speaking in support of Mr. H. E. O. Campbell the United Country Party candidate for Castlereagh, Mr. E. Town…

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The Farm Home the Farm Water Supply To Retard the Growth of Algae

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 8

The greenish or red scum which sometimes occurs in the water, supply is due to the presence of minute forms…

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The Man on the Land Page Practical Cooperation Curlewis Farmers' Achievement

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 8

"A good salesman has been defined as a man who can sell you something you don't want at twice the price it is…

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Agricultural Farmer Must Play a Part In the Marketing of His Products

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 8

The subject of marketing had been a somewhat neglected one at Agricultural Bureau conferences, but it…

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Bodangora Sowing of Crops Hampered by Dry Weather

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

Private Jack Connerty is spending his leave with his parents. On Saturday night a farewell was tendered to Private Jack Connerty…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd. reported on 2nd May, 1941:—Autumn shorn wools continue to come to hand in fair volume and the…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. reported on the st May:—At present, matters in the wool trade are rather quiet,…

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Winchcombe Carson Ltd's. Annual Wool Review

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 5

An advanced copy of the Annual Wool Review of Winchcombe Carson Ltd. contains a comprehensive account of wool trade activities of…

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State Wheat Acre Review To Be Granted Page Agrees Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 1

The Minister for Commerce (Sir Earle Page) has agreed to the establishment of honorary committees through the wheat areas to…

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Wheat Harvest Was Proof of Failure Clark Says Government Not To Be Trusted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 4

How can an administration which was unable to cope with a relatively small thing like a wheat harvest be trusted with the gigantic problem of organising for the self-defence of this State as part of the Commonwealth?"…

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Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 4

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd report:—After a few weeks of slackness the wool traders looking forward to this 47th Sydney…

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