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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1974

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“Decline in Wool Prices must be Arrested” Wool Corpor. Must Con

The Western Herald · Friday 31 May 1974 · page 2

This steady decline in wool prices during the current selling season must now be arrested by the…

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Trangie man invents a cattle crush

Western Magazine · Monday 3 June 1974 · page 5

A cattle crush invented by a Trangie grazier is being Manufactured and marketed in Narromine. Mr Max Swift, of “Yalloroi”, a property 16…

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Dubbo Livestock Report B. G. Baillie, District Livestock Officer (Sheep & Wool), Dubbo

Western Magazine · Monday 10 June 1974 · page 6

Good rainfalls during mid and late May continued the-excellent seasonal conditions. However, the rain has continually interrupted the sowing of winter cereal crops…

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More details needed on wool

Western Magazine · Monday 10 June 1974 · page 6

"The Australian Wool Industry Conference should release all the figures it…

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Another Wheat Payment

Western Magazine · Monday 24 June 1974 · page 5

Somewhere in the pipeline between the Australian Wheat Board and the grower is the second…

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How are they really doing down on the farm?

Western Magazine · Monday 24 June 1974 · page 4

An assessment of the farmers’ True economic situation Overheard while shopping ‘Food is so expensive…

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More ideas for better farming at Field Days

Western Magazine · Monday 24 June 1974 · page 3

Awards for new farming implements and for practical aids to farmers will again be dominant features of the 23rd Australian National Field Days at Orange in November…

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McLodge Hydraulic Wool Presses

The Western Herald · Friday 28 June 1974 · page 1

Cost saving' is the main reason why so many woolmen are installing Mc-lodge Hydraulic presses…

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What It Costs to Sell Wool

Western Magazine · Monday 1 July 1974 · page 6

The cost of getting the Australian Wool Clip from the sheep yard is about $286 million…

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Wheat prices rise

Western Magazine · Monday 8 July 1974 · page 10

“World wheat prices are rising following U.S. reports of reduced yield from the winter…

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Committee for cattle sales by live weight

Western Magazine · Monday 8 July 1974 · page 10

The New South Wales Livestock Selling Negotiating Committee has been formed to develop a code of practice to standardise liveweight selling of cattle in this state…

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Professor backs wool sales by sample

Western Magazine · Monday 8 July 1974 · page 7

Unless the Australian Wool Corporation makes greater effort to back and promote objective measurement and sale by sample of the Australian wool clip,…

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Young wheat thrusting its way into a cold, cold world

Western Magazine · Monday 8 July 1974 · page 3

Wheatgrowers are traditionally reluctant to valculate the amount they will harvest until it is safely delivered into the silo. However, the onlookers have fewer inhibitions and are already…

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Payment for Wheat

Western Magazine · Monday 15 July 1974 · page 2

Wheat crops have to survive many hazards but the Grain Elevators Board is preparing for the…

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Wheat Board Nominations

Western Magazine · Monday 15 July 1974 · page 4

An election is to be held of two representatives of wheatgrowers in New South Wales for appointment as members of the Australian Wheat Board. Nominations of candidates for the election,…

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Sheep men elect new chief

Western Magazine · Monday 15 July 1974 · page 5

Mr Bruce Merriman. of Yass. has been appointed president of the NSW Speepbreeder’s…

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Smaller Area Under Wheat Ariah of Crops and Pastures in the Coolabah. Nyngan, Warren, Trangh and Narromine Districts by [?] W. District Agronomist

Western Magazine · Monday 15 July 1974 · page 3

Seasonal conditions remained dry throughout June. Light falls of rain only were recorded in the…

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R.A.S. wheat competitions again this year

Western Magazine · Monday 15 July 1974 · page 3

The State’s largest championship field wheat competitions will again be conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Announcing details, the…

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Investors told about farms

Western Magazine · Monday 15 July 1974 · page 9

A farm management consultant has encouraging news for farmers and investers…

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T.b. Cattle Testing Continues

Western Magazine · Monday 22 July 1974 · page 3

Following reports of extensive outbreaks of Tuberculosis in the Central West, the District Veterinary Officer at Orange, Mr B. P. Healey, has provided…

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