Wool Industry Subsidy
If a subsidy were to be paid to the wool industry, the Government should make it clear to producers…
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Farming & the land, 1970
87 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 3 of 5
Farm Water Advice Is Speeded Up
The State Government has increased the rate of dealing with applications from landholders for…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Wool Away
This is how a Queensland woolgrower sees it:—"Baa baa, black sheep, have you any wool?…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cattle Sale Market Report
The Bourke Associated Agents report a yarding of just under 700 cattle at the Sale held on Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Beef Cattle Field Day at Goodooga
It seems that the sheep breeders of the North Western Zone have decided that they must diversify. And it seems that they are giving the idea of beef breeding some very serious consideration…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Report by Sheep and Wool Officer
District Livestock Officer (Sheep and Wool), Mr. Terry Mitchell, this week reported on Seasonal and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Big Cut in Wheat Sowings
Drought had cut wheat sowings by 50 per cent and more on many properties, the Farmers and Graziers'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →F. and G. Wool Sales
Japanese woolbuyers completely dominated the wool market in Sydney this week, taking more…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Dalgety Wool Sales
Wool Sales for the 197071 Season commenced in Sydney on Monday, 17th August. Values for most…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An Old Wool Waggon
Two major attractions for children at Enngonia on July llth, were the old Wool Waggon which formed part of the Historical Display, and the "Barrygowan" Goat Cart which Bill Thompson proudly rode in the Centenary Procession. In this photo taken by "The Western Herald" photographer, we see a large group of Enngonia and Bourke district children perched on the waggon watching Bill and his goat cart being photographed. The child in the goat cart is…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →"Opinion" Column We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by our correspondents, — Ed, W.H. (To The Editor "The Western Herald," Bourke) Band Recitals River View Farm, Bourke, 2840. 22/8/70
Dear Sir, — what has Cunnamulla got that Bourke has not? I was in Cunnamulla last Sunday night and at a free Band Recital in the Hall,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →"Opinion" Column We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by our correspondents. — Ed. W.H. (To The Editor "The Western Herald," Bourke) Challenge of Wool
Take heart woolgrowers, for those with courage to endure the present hardships of drought and low wool prices, and who are willing to meet the challenge of modern techniques, there will be a better future…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →F. and G. Wool Sales
Wool prices showed a slight upward trend at Wednesday's Wool Sales in Sydney, the Farmers and…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Marketing of Australian Wool Clip
The Graziers' Association of N.S.W. had not departed in any way from the policy adopted at its Annual Conference in April this year that a single authority should be established for the marketing of the entire Australian wool…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bourke Historical Society 32 Tons of Wool — 300 Mile Haul
It is one of a pair featuring the teams of Albert Holmes, the other having been published in "The Western Herald" a year or two ago. The caption reads "This photo was taken at the same time as the other…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cattle Sections at the Show
Four Studs showed a total of 11 cattle. These consisted of 3 Brahman Bulls and 3 Brahman Cows, and 4 Santa Gertrudis Bulls and 1 Santa Gertrudis Heifer. The Studs represented…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wool Exhibits at the Bourke Show
The Wool Section of the 1970 Show was very well presented and attracted more entries than in the past. In all a total of 96 fleeces were exhibited. The Judge was Mr. Don…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Interested in Wool Exhibit
Local grazier, MR. GEORGE JACKSON, of "Colane," is pictured inspecting the wool on exhibit at the recent Bourke Show. Despite the poor seasonal conditions prevalent, Show officials were delighted with the wool section which attracted an entry of 93 fleeces…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Rain Lifts Hopes for Higher Prices for Cattle
The demand for cattle is likely to rise following beneficial rain in a wide area of N.S.W.,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →F. & G. Tops Brokers in Wool Receivals
The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Company Limited had the biggest percentage increase…
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