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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1951

1,339 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 3 of 67

Liberals Favor Ballot on Wool Plan

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1951 · page 3

In arranging a post-J.O. wool marketing plan, the Federal Government should act only according to the wishes of the…

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World Rush to Stockpile Wool Big Clothing Orders

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1951 · page 3

The uncertain International situation and the credit curbs imposed by the United States on purchases of durable goods is anticipated to have stimulating results on wool sales…

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Record Price Paid for Bale of Wool Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1951 · page 1

Wool hit the headlines again at the Geelong sales yesterday when a world record, price of 309d. a lb. was paid for a bale…

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Dunedoo Stock Market Higher Prices for Both Sheep and Cattle

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 19

The opening sale for 1951 at Dunedoo was a very successful one. All lines being cleared at good prices. Approximately 8,000…

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Forbes Sheep Sale

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 3

Edward Weaver and Co., Auctionees, Forbes, report that the Associated Agents yarded about 2800 ft sheep and lambs at the…

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Wool Sales

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 2

Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company Limited offered on 9th January a catal[?] cgue containing a good pro…

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Baradine Wool

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 12

Baradine wool realises high price. Mr. J. Hunt of Euligal, Bara dine secured 204¾d for his merino wool and 176½ for Comeback at…

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Obituary Mr. Jack Butter

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 3

One of the best known stock and station agents in the west, Mr. Jack Butter, died at Trangie on Tuesday…

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High Prices for Cattle

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 1

High prices were paid for all classes of cattle at the auction sale held by Messrs. Christie Bros, at Gilgandra…

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A World Hunger for Wool Sends Prices Up

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 3

Throughout the history of the Australian wool trade, the inquiry for and the disposal of the "wool fibre," has never been more favorable. A world hunger for wool is most apparent, as…

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A.M.L. & Co. Ltd. Sydney Wool Auctions

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 15

Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company Limited, offered on 9th January, a catalogue containing a good proportion of…

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Action Under Way to Combat New Wheat Rust Strain

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 9

Bust, aft ever-present threat to the world’s bread supplies, is causing concern In the United States in a new race—15.B…

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Class for Farm Mechanics Sought in Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 1

A class for farm mechanics was needed at the Dubbo Technical College, Mr. C. J. Membrey said last night at the…

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Wool Report

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 6

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-op Grain Insurance and Agency Company, Ltd, report under date January 11:…

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Obituary Mr. John Brand Butter

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 8

Flags on the Memorial Hall and Bowling Club at Trangie [?]ew half-mast this week in honour of Mr. Jack Butter, who…

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Narromine District Wheat Receivals

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 1

Wheat is still being delivered to stacks at the Narromine railway station. The Narromine [?] closed…

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£50 A Week For Wheat Lumpers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 1

The wheat, lumpers employed by the Australian Wheat Board at D[?] earned £96 during the week before Christmas…

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Remarkable Wool Values An Unusual Position

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 7

The wool market has risen to a marked degree and its present level is attributable to causes outside the usual…

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Mob of Cattle Resting After Big Trek Singleton

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 1

After a 4000-mile trek lasting more than 12 months, a mob of 1200 cattle from the Northern Territory has reached Singleton…

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Market Report Sydney Wool Auctions Country Producers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 3

At Homebush on Monday the quality in the sheen section was fair, but the yarding included an increased number of plain…

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