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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1947

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Wheat Stabilisation

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 1

"Anyone who supported the Government scheme was immediately appointed to a position of profit."…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 6

The Country Producers Selling Co. Ltd. reported on 12th June:— Our catalogue No. 15 was submitted to auction on the 9th inst.,…

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What is Meat For The Goose. . . . Mr. Hugh Roberton, State President, Farmers and Settlers Association

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 1

"WE have much in common with the Country Women's Association. "For many years men and women on the land worked hard, at all hours, in all season, Some men, with the assistance of their wives, managed to achieve something on their own properties…

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Western Farmers and Settlers Urge Reforms Resolutions Approved By District Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 6

Delegates from western branches of the F. and S. Association met at the District Council meeting at Dubbo on Friday…

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Graziers Fear Shortage Of Wheat Bags For Coming Season

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 2

Graziers fear a shortage of wheat bags for the coming season and the Dubbo District Council of the Graziers' Association will ask the executive committee to take ail possible steps to ensure that adequate…

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Despite laraiigs Of Repercussions Wool Bill Passes Thorough Senate Washington

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 1

Undeterred by repeated official warnings of serious repercussions on America's foreign policy and the almost certain prospect of a Presidential veto, the Senate has completed action on the controversial Wool Bill, which now goes to…

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Shorthorn Bulls at v Trangie Farm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 2

It had been decided to station shorthorn bulls at the Trangie Experiment Farm for the convenience of district herds…

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Good Gular Sale High Prices for Sheep and Cattle

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 2

One of the most successful sheep and cattle sales ever held at Gulargambone was conducted by the local agent, Mr H. J, Press…

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Local Wool

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 5

At the closing Sydney wool auctions of the season F. A. Lord. Pilllga, secured fleece 38½d., 36d.; L. G. Paddison, Baradine, ewes…

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Stockyards Success Another Splendid Sale. 10,000 Sheep and 150 Cattle Sold at Good Prices

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 1

THE success of the Macquarie, Shire stock saleyards at Wellington was again emphasised this week, when, within a week…

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Graziers Oppose Opening of Dubbo Wool Store

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 10

The Dubbo District Council of the Graziers’ Association will strongly oppose any effort to open the Dubbo Wool Stores and will seek the co-operation of the General-Council and the Minister for Agriculture and Commerce, the…

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Wool Stores Opposed "Not an Asset But Liability"

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 1

The Dubbo District Council of the Graziers' Association will strongly oppose any effort to open the Dubbo…

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185Lb. Sheep

The Western Herald · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 1

On Friday, 13th June, in George Street, Sydney, the carcase of a sheep, weighing 185lbs., was exhibited by one of Sydney's leading…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 9

The Country Producers Selling Co. Ltd. reported on the 19th June:—We concluded our 1946/47 season with the sale held on…

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Truman's Veto Of Wool B[?] Clears Air For Negotiat[?] Washington

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 June 1947 · page 1

President Truman today vetoed the Wool Bill The Senate did not try to override the President's veto and sent the Bill to the Senate Agricultural Committee. President Truman's veto has produced relief in…

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More Time Between Royal Show and Sydney Sheep Show Would Help Western Exhibitions

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1947 · page 6

Members of the Trangie Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society believe that unless more time is allowed to elapse between the Royal Sydney Show and the Sheep Show there will not be sufficient time to allow sheep to be shown at western shows first. This applied…

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Off to a Good Start District’s Wheat and Oat Crops

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 July 1947 · page 13

Seasonal conditions continue relatively favourable, though a general steady soaking rain is now required for both crops and pastures. Successive heavy frosts and a low June rainfall is materially cheeking growth, reports Mr. G…

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American Legislation Against Our Wool

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 July 1947 · page 1

Emphasising the importance to Australia, of the wool industry, Mr. Abbot (Country Party, N.S.W.) in the House of Representatives, raised…

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Grazier Committed For Trial On Cattle Stealing Charges

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 July 1947 · page 1

A well known Stuart Town Grazier has been committed for trial at the Dubbo Quarter Sessions on November 11, 1947 on three charges of cattle stealing…

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Local and General Record Wool Season

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 July 1947 · page 1

An all-time record return for the Australian wool clip, expected to reach the total of £96,000,000. This result is from an estimate…

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