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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1946

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23 Tons On Wheat Lorry New Claim From Forbes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 6

This argument on the subject of the record lorry load of wheat, that has been bubbling for the past few weeks, has received added fuel…

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Spicer's Creek Weevily Wheat. Hot Weather Rain Welcome. Poultry Not Affected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 3

Again we are experiencing very hot weather, and another fall of rain now would be very welcome, if only to cool the air. Importations of weevily wheat from other States for stock feeding purposes raised doubts in some minds as to…

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How to Make Whitewash Many Uses on the Farm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 3

Obtain, if possible, large pieces of fresh lump lime, place them in a very large bucket or other suitable container, and into this pour hot water. Cold…

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The FARMER & His Markets Bran, Pollard, Meat Meal Distribution Scheme Ends January 31

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 6

Controlled distribution of bran, pollard, meat meal and mixed feeds will cease on January 31, after which date trading may be resumed…

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Local Wool

The North-Western Watchman · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 3

Results secured in Winchcombe Carson’s Sydney wool appraisement catalogue last Thursday included: L. J. Knowles, Binnaway, ewes…

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Wheat Stabilisation Scheme Question of Price

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 5

The Government's plan for stabilisation of the wheat industry was keenly debated at Saturday night's meeting of the Peak Hill branch of…

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Wheat Stealing Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 2

Sergt. D. Goode, from the C.I.B., police prosecutor in the wheat stealing case which is being heard in the Narromine Court to-day, visited Dubbo…

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Wheat Stealing Cases

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 2

Eight charges of wheat in which five defendants are involved, and which were to have been heard today, have been…

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Prize-Winning Hereford Bull Famous English Cattle Breed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 3

Britain is world famous for the quality of her cattle, which have provided her important export trade. Among the host known of the breeds are, Hereford Cattle, outstanding of the quality of the beef they yield. Here is a prize-winning bull, which in one show alone carried off two fust prizes…

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Wheat Stabilisation Plan Sir Earle Page's idea

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 4

Sir Earle page said recently that he would move when the Federal Parliament met for the following alterations in the wheat Stabilisation…

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Yeoval Cattle

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 7

The yarding of sheep are cattle at Homebush on Monday was 2107. Values were unchanged, C. Tremain, Yeoval, Secured 10…

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Aberdeen-angus Cattle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 4

The Aberdeen-Angus Society of Australia, Sydney, sends the following news item, of interest to cattle men:…

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Oat Grain Suggested Supplementary Sheep Feeding

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 1

In view of the shortage of stock foods, the approach of autumn lambing and the dry condition of natural pastures…

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Wheat Stealing Case Opened at Narromine

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 1

MANY verbal clashes occurred at the Narromine Police Court yesterday between Sergeant Goode, police prosecutor, and Mr. Frank Davidson, solicitor, of Wellington, when four men, for whom Mr. Davidson appeared, were…

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Sydney Sheep Show. May 31 and June 1

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 3

The Council of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association has now finalised all matters in connection with…

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Wheat and Grains American Restrictions WASHINGTON

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 1

President Truman has ordered the discontinuance of the use of wheat in the production of alcohol and beer and has restricted the use of other grains,…

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NEW I.H.C. PLOUGH Farmers Approve Performance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 3

A demonstration of a G.L. 90 plough, sundercut type, was given at Mr. F. Toynton's "Laureston" property at…

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Re-Establishment Loans Financial Help For Ex-Service Farmers Terms Announced for Agricultural Advances

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 9

EX-SERVICE men and women who, before they entered upon war service in World War II., were engaged in primary production and who now need financial assistance to enable them to re-establish themselves as producers in…

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Cumnock News Rain Welcome Farmers Busy

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 15

The rain which fell on Saturday night last was very welcome, as it brought a cool change. The extremely hot…

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Wool Report

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 2

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-operative grain Insurance & Agency Company Ltd. reports on January 30, 1946…

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