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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1947

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Sale of Wool to Japan Country Party Senate Leader’s Query

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 12

So far as Australia is concerned, there are no real difficulties over the sale of our wool to Japan…

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Western Men in "Best Farmer" Team

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 3

Mr. W. Meares a Forbes farmer, was announced last night in Sydney as the winner of the mixed farmer section of the Progressive…

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Progressive Farmer Comp. Vital Stage Reached

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 3

The ten finalists in the Rural Bank “Progressive Farmer Competition” will meet the State Judges in Sydney next week. The youngest competitor is 22 year old lan Robinson, a dairy farmer. The oldest is also a dairy farmer, 50 year old…

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Successful Farmers

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 8

Finalists in the Progressive Farmer Competition, sponsored by the Rural Bank, have been announced…

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Nearly 200,000 Bushels of Narromine Wheat

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 December 1947 · page 4

The total wheat received at Narromine ? up to last night was 191,000 bushels, he silo agent. Mr. Ray Pepper, said last night. Of…

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Mr. Dring Sa? the New Ze? ?Nd Wheat Deal "Best ? That Ever Happe"

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 December 1947 · page 4

Replying to at rejection while speaking in the Parliament on the Budget, Mr. Dring, Member for Ashburnham, that the…

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The London Wool Market

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 December 1947 · page 5

The London spot market has been operating for so many years now that its existence and functions are sometimes taken for…

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Orange Crops Further Damaged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 December 1947 · page 1

Further losses to fanners and orchardists throughout Orange district was caused by Thursday's rain. Wheat already badly infested by rust, will be…

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Fat Cattle Sale

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1947 · page 2

The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd., report yarding 286 extra good quality fat cattle at the Dubbo Saleyards on Friday last. There was a…

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Fashioned in Wool

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1947 · page 11

The photograph shows a frock made of night[?] open mean wool sheer material made by Valley Worsted Milin, Goalong. The gown was…

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Government and Wheat Board at Loggerheads Perth, Tuesday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1947 · page 1

Difference of opinion had arisen between the Federal Government and the Australian Wheat Board rogarding terms and conditions of the recent sale…

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Mr. Harrison's Secret Visit to Peak Hill Brings New Wheat Ban

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1947 · page 3

The Manager of the Government Grain Elevators in NSW, Mr. Harrison, visited Peak Hill last week, unknown to many wheat growers who…

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Coonabarabran Crop Comp

The North-Western Watchman · Tuesday 23 December 1947 · page 5

Most of the crops examined in the recent Coonabarabran Crop Competition lost points for condition, the district…

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Damaged Wheat Question of Suitability for Seed

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 24 December 1947 · page 4

Excessive rains when wheat crops are ripening, or ripe, often lead to certain defects in the grain. These defects…

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Blames Labor If Farmers Up Against It To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 24 December 1947 · page 1

Sir,—Mr. A. Nielsen infers that private banks restrict credit and cause hardship which breeds Communism ("Weekly" 11th…

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