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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1943

1,022 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 46 of 52

Marked Falling-off in Area Worked to Produce Wheat Full Licence Used by Two Men in 31

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1943 · page 6

Of 31 farmers in the Eumungerie district who attended a meeting at Eumungerie recently, only two had sown fully the wheat areas for which they held licences. The licences in these cases aggregate 250 acres…

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To Benefit Farmers Farm Mechanisation Scheme

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 25 November 1943 · page 1

The Member of Castlereagh (Mr. J. B. Rentshaw. MLA) speaking in the House recently had the following to say…

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District News NARROMINE Extensive Rain Damage To District Crops

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1943 · page 3

Considerable damage was done to wheat crops by the high wind and rain which had greatest effect on the heavy crops. The yield will be…

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Control of Mastitis in Dairy Herds Valuable Departmental Leaflet

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 November 1943 · page 15

Early recognition of disease in the udder is important points out a departmental leaflet on the prevention and control of…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 5

The Country Producers Selling Company Ltd. reported on the 18th November:—The catalogue submitted on the 18th and 19th…

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Mite Infestation in Sheep

The Western Herald · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 3

The matter of the wool mite which appeared to be more widespread than was previously thought was discussed. There is some…

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Wool Revenue Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 1

The Australian Wool Revenue for last season was £76,640,836 which is not only a record, but by bringing the total wool cheque…

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Wool and Synthetic Fibres. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 1

The request to the Federal Government for an annual grant for world wide propaganda and research campaign against synthetic…

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Bourke District Hospital Wool Levy From Graziers. Extra Water Service

The Western Herald · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Directors of the above was held in the Bank of New South Wales on Tuesday evening last…

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Gardening Competition Junior Farmers' Club

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 2

A home gardening competition was conducted by the Narromine Junior Farmers' Club, under the supervisor of the supervisor,…

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Train Restriction Affects Wool Most Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 November 1943 · page 1

During the week ended November 20. applications were made to the Railway Department for 35,218 trucks, but it was possible to supply…

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Sale of Pigs, Sheep & Cattle

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 November 1943 · page 2

At the request of many owners, the "Old Firm", Messrs A. Wilkins & Co., will be holding their final sale of the year at the…

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Wongarbon Heavy Wheat Crops Very Tangled Result of Rain and Wind

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 November 1943 · page 8

Mrs. L. A. Wilcox has gone to Sydney, after spending several months in Wongarbon with her daughter. Mrs. A. McHattan…

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Stock Market Demand Weaker for Sheep

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 November 1943 · page 8

The Country Producers' Selling Co. Ltd. report the following sales at Homebush market on the 25th November, 1943:—23,144 sheep…

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Wheat Silos Matter of Opening

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 November 1943 · page 2

In reply to Messrs. A. Wilkins & Co., Mr. L. S. Harrison, Wheat Commissioner and manager Government grain elevators, has…

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Western Wool Prices

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1943 · page 3

Catalogue No. 122, which was finally appraised on November 24, comprised an average to good selection of wools drawn mainly from the southern slopes, central western and northern…

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Good Wheat Yield Likely Despite Heavy Rains

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1943 · page 3

November rain on the whole could be considered useful except in early harvesting districts, where damage to hay in the stooks and some bleaching to gram had resulted, according to the report of the district agricultural instructor…

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Farmer Who Took Tree Chose One of Two Evils

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1943 · page 1

Because he required timber to replace fallen fenceposts a district landowner cut down trees, which led to his appearance in court and a fine…

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Good Vegetable Crops Produced in District

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1943 · page 1

Excellent crops of vegetables are being harvested throughout the Dubbo district, according to the senior agricultural instructor (Mr. S…

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District Wool

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 December 1943 · page 1

Prices obtained at Wincheombe Carson's Sydney wool appraisement last Friday included: Est. W. A. Purdy, Baradine, ewes…

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