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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1952

1,155 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 12 of 58

Pastoral & Agricultural Association SHOW & Rodeo on August 22 & 23

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 8

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held in the…

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Wool For Defence Prices and Wages

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 9

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:— Recent developments in the wool market are encouraging. Government orders…

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Ducks That Don't Swim Canada's Largest Duck Farm Raises Birds "Dry"

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 9

Farmers who say they can't raise ducks because they haven't ponds for them to swim in have…

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Mudgee Farmers Keen on Hybrid Maize

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 2

"Farmers in the Mudgee district are convinced of the supercity of hybrid maize to open-pollinated varieties for both…

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"Beef on Every Farm Should Be Meat Motto" Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 2

Tax relief for primary producers and Commonwealth financial aid to the States were essential in any plan to increase food production in NSW, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Graham) told the…

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Farm Production Competition Sponsored by Ras

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 3

"The Royal Agricultural Society is conducting State wide Farm Production Competitions this year and is giving prize money to the value of £300, plus liberal organising expenses to each country…

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Glamor in Wool

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 4

FB9/7 Australian Wool Board Photograph Lanvin-Castillo evening gown in white broadcloth. Scroll lines are outlined dramatically with black satin…

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One Poll Shows More Wheat Sown This Year

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 6

If the 12 men present at the annual meeting of the Narromine Farmers and Settlers' branch are…

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Big Demand for Sheep, But Few Offering

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 6

The harce[?] of the wool market has caused a widening inquiry for young sheep, and the store market generally is…

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Semi-town Suit in Wool

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 4

FB9/2 Australian Wool Board Photograph Speckled tweed makes this smart semi-town suit faced with black…

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Stinking Smut of Wheat Is Increasing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 2

"Bunt, a serious head disease of wheat, also known as stinking smut, and ball smut, is increasing in NSW," said…

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Chaos in Wheat Industry Feared As Fed. Stock Feed Subsidy Is Ended Board Refuses To Pay Freight On Interstate Shipments SYDNEY

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 1

Chaos may be caused in the wheat industry by the cancellation of the Commonwealth wheat subsidy of 4/1 a bushel for wheat for…

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Binnaway Sheep

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 3

At Winchcombe Carson’s Homebush auction last Monday J. Renshaw, Binnaway secured 79/1d. per head for a…

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Wool Three-piece

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 5

F89/4 Australian Wool Board Photograph This attractive wool three-piece comprises a trimmed gray suit covered with a matching gathered capelet, lined with vermilion…

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T.b. Test of Cattle

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 16

Mr, R. Falk, veterinary officer of Orange, from the Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the…

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Dunedoo Cattle 900 to Be Offered

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 2

After referring to the delightful weather which could not be improved on Mr. O. L. Milling, of Dunedoo, this…

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Wheat Discussion Breaks Down London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 1

Discussions on the International Wheat Agreement broke down yesterday over prices. Australia demanded a higher…

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Sheep Dog Trials At C’bran In July

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 10

A general meeting of the Coonabarabran P and A Association on Friday night adopted a resolution formed…

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Sydney Wool Auction N.Z.L. Reports

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 2

At the Sydney wool auctions of New Zealand and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. district sales included…

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Desert Cattle Thrive on Salt and Seed New York, May 5

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 6

Cattle can be raised on drought-striken desert land by feeding them salt-cottonsed meal mixture, reports Mr. E…

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