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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1947

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Removal of Wool and Wheat By Lorry Graziers’ Press for Unlimited Issue of Licenses

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 8

Because of file Increased rail freights, Coonabarabran Graziers’ Association has decided to press for an unlimited…

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Wool by Road

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 11

A motion by the Coonabarabran Councillor to the recent Graziers’ Association conference that the Government be urged to grant…

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What Are Wheat Production Costs?

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 3

I am gravely concerned at a report that I have received this morning from the Chairman of the Wheat Costs of…

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Cobbora Shire Dogs Kill Sheep in Dunedoo District

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 3

At last meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council, a letter was received from A. F. Leeson, of Dunedoo, requesting…

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Material for Shearers’ Hats Wire Netting Supplies— Rabbit Skins—and Wool Stabilisation Scheme

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 8

Reporting on his attendance at the recent conference of Councillors of the N.S.W. Graziers’ Association, Mr. Gordon Blackman told…

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Junior Farmers' Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 1

At last Saturday's meeting of the Junior Farmers Club, Mr. B. O. Ellison gave the boys a talk on the care and maintenance of poultry and extended…

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Progressive Farmer Contest

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 2

Stressing the Rural Bank’s determination to contribute unceasingly towards the development of our rural resources, Mr…

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Warned By Chief of Police Farmer’s Address to Rotary Club

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 12

“When I was in Washington the Chief of Police warned me not to retaliate if I was pushed off the footpath by a negro…

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Charleville Cattle Sale

The Western Herald · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 7

In the yards of the New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Com-Pany Limited Charleville the Australian Estates Company Limited…

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Bourse Cattle Sale

The Western Herald · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 4

A big cattle sale will take place in Bourke at the Trucking Yards on Saturday, 9th August, at 1.30 p.m., when 1000 head of mixed…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 5

The Country Producers Selling Company Limited reported on the 30th July: There has been very good inquiry again this week for…

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Bundemar Stud Sheep Sell Well in Victoria

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 6

"Bundemar" received the highest average price at the recent stud sheep sales in Melbourne. The highest price paid for a "Bundemar…

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Settlement Terms of Wool Stalemate Geneva

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1947 · page 1

It is understood that terms of the American offer to settle the stalemate on the wool tariff question, which is holding up international trade talks…

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Sheep Treatment Demonstration

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1947 · page 2

It was announced in Sydney yesterday that there is to be a special demonstration of interest to all sheep men at Trangie Experiment Farm…

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Suggested Use for Wool Stores

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1947 · page 2

A suggestion was put forward at Friday night's meeting of the Dubbo Technical Education Advisory Committee, that the Wool Stores might be used as a technical education centre. It would meet the temporary needs of the situation…

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Delegation Awaits Confirmation of Wool Announcement Geneva

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1947 · page 8

The Australian delegation to the International Trade Conference so far has not received confirmation of an announcement by Radio Australia, that…

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World Tour For District Farmers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1947 · page 8

A good opportunity is being given farming centres of New South Wales to nominate candidates for a world tour. It is hoped every district will…

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Nicotiana Rustica As A Payable Crop

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1947 · page 7

Introduced to listeners by Mr. R. W. Shelley, District Agronomist, and accompanied by Messrs. H. W. Chaffey of the Department of Commerce, Mr. T. C. Bell, chief field officer of Messrs. Felton Grimwade and Duerdin Ltd., of…

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Shearer Drives Through Flock Of Sheep Kills 4

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 4

Appearing before Mr. G. C. Hook, S.M., at the Court of Petty Sessions on Monday, on charges of driving under the influence, negligent driving and tailing to stop after an accident, Leslie Archie Spaceman, shearer, of Forbes, was found guilty…

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What Role Will Australia Play in a Changing World? (Special Article by W. H. Mather, Wool Consultant and Specialist)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 5

Advice is to hand from my overseas organisations that public opinion Is delving deeply into the reasons for the recent two world wars, both of which affected European countries and peoples most severely…

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