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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1948

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ALREADY 2½ Million Bushels of Wheat Harvested in W'ton District. Further Half Million Bushels Expected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 1

THE Wellington district, including Wellington, Geurie, Muronbung, Nubingerie, Ballimore, Mumbil, Elong, Walmer, Arthurville and Maryvale has already contributed two and a half million bushels to the nation's wheat harvest. This…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 6 February 1948 · page 7

The Country Producers Selling Co. Ltd. reported on the 29th January:—Our catalogue No. 9 was submitted for auction on the 27th…

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Record Wool Prices Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 6 February 1948 · page 1

Melbourne — What is believed to be an all-time Australian record for crossbred wool was obtained at the melbourne wool sales, when…

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German Farmers Must Surrender Thier Produce Berlin, Thursday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1948 · page 1

British troops may be used to compel German farmers in the British Zone of occupation, to surrender their produce to appropriate authorities. This was revealed today when the…

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January Review of Crop Conditions. Harvesting Almost Completed in Central West Seasonal Conditions and Other Factors Present Farmers with Fallowing Problems

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 6

APART from some showers early in the month, the weather has been warm to hot, and mostly clear, with occasional winds. Although it is likely that the harvest will drag on for another two weeks over the whole district and up to four…

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Wool Report The Farmers and Craziors' Co-operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 5

We submitted a catalogue of 7,154 bales on Tuesday, 3rd instant, drawn herg[?]ly from the Tablehands However, there were a good many…

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Varieties of Wheat Recommended for 1948

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 2

Following are the latest recommendations by the Department of Agriculture of varieties of wheat for sowing in various wheatgrowing areas of the State. Unless otherwise mentioned, the varieties recommended are suitable for both…

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Wheat Carriers' Strike Wheatpowers Decide on Action

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 3

The story of the dispute in which carriers at Torningley West staged a strike was told at a special meeting of wheatgrowers, convened at Tommingley by the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Saturday. F. and S. members and other wheatgrowers were present…

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Poultry Farmers The Outlook for 1948

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1948 · page 1

Although the average price of [?] during 1947 was somewhat [?] than in 1946, the inc[?] all not keep pace with grover…

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Injured While Rifling Sheep

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 6

When the branch on which he had tied a sheep he had killed, broke at his "Daysdale" property during the week, Mr. William Fairall…

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Want Royal Commission To Enquire Into Wheat Storage

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 1

Alleged bungling in respect to the storage of the 1948 wheat crop was mentioned at the Coonabarabran Returned Soldiers’ League annual meeting on Friday night. Referring to the chaotic conditions regarding wheat storage, the…

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Devaluation of Franc Its Effect on Wool Buying

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 2

Winchcombe Carson Ltd., report —The devaluation of the franc may encourage the investment of money in wool in preference to…

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Local Sheep

The Western Herald · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 4

Dalgety & Co. Ltd., Sydney, report having sold by Private Treaty a magnificent line of 13,000 Merino Wethers at a high price, on…

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Wool Report

The Western Herald · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 7

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-operative Grain Insurance & Agency Company Limited reported on the 4th February:—…

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Council Makes a Profit From Wheat

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 2

If this seasons wheat sells at anything over 3 a bushel the Narromine Municipal Council stands to show a profit on its farming…

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Wool and The Franc France's Mill Experts

The Western Herald · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 7

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: The devaluation of the franc may encourage the investment of money in wool in preference to the…

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Latest Telegrams Record Price of 132d, for Merino Fleece Paid at the Newcastle Sales Record Wool Price Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 1

Newcastle. — A record price for N.S.W. of 132d. was paid for five bales of super AAAE greasy merino fleece from Armidale. The wool…

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Bourke P. & A. Association SHOW & Rodeo on May 6 & 7. Increased Prize Money for All Events. Fleece Wool Promises to Be Big Attraction

The Western Herald · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 6

The programme for this year's Show will have increased prize money on last year. The tentative programme was read…

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9,000 Sheep Lake Cargelligo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1948 · page 4

An offering of approximately 9,000 sheep and lambs comprising 1600 "fats" and 8,000 good stores will be submitted at Lake Cargelligo on…

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Wheat Dispute at at Tomingley West

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1948 · page 1

A short-lived dispute between the receiving agent and wheat carters has now been settled. It arose over the agents refusal to receive wheat from…

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