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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

547 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 9 of 28

United Poultry Farmers

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

The members of the United Poultry Farmers’ Association, which it is hoped will be a factor in bringing together all interests in the industry, have just…

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Dairy Machinery Duties

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

A large proportion of dairy factory equipment in the way of pasteurisers, coolers and vats have been successfully made by Australian industry,…

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Wool Report

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. report:—The chief item of interest during the week has been the decision to hold a series of…

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Yorkshire and Wool Justified Caution

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. write:— French buyers have recently purchased local fellmongered wools privately at full late figures, but no…

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Helping Dairymen

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 1

The Government will undertake a maximum liability of £25,000 under the Agricultural Department's scheme for financing dairy farmers, which…

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Rabbit Skins The Farmers & Graxiers' Cooperative Co. reports:—

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

Supplies totalled 414 tons. A strong demand prevailed, and where any change was noted owners were the gainers. We had a splendid sale,…

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Pastoral Sheep Infestation

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 1

The greatest difficulty with which sheepowners have to contend at present is the fly pest, which in most districts necessitates constant…

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London Butter Market

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 4

The Overseas Farmers’ Federation cable under date 13th April reports as follows:— Demand for butter very slow…

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Pastoral Fluke in Sheep Departmental Caution As to Treatment

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 1

The use of carbon tetrachloride for the treatment of fluke in sheep continues to increase, writes the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of the…

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Wool Report

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

Schute, Bell & Co. Ltd. report:— There is little to report in the local market, except in the case of scoured skin wool, which is being purchased…

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World's Wool Consumers Prance in Lead

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. write:— In Sydney and Brisbane the Continent takes pride as a consumer of wool. The fineness of the clip…

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World’s Wool Consumers France in the Lead

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: — In Sydney and Brisbane the Continent takes pride as a consumer of wool. The fineness of the clip renders it…

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Dairy Farmers Benefit

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 3

As a result of the Paterson Stabilisation Scheme, Australian dairy farmers have benefited to the extent of more than £4,000,000 since the…

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Pastoral Better Pastures Mean Better Products

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 5

The most critical period in a sheep's life is during the first twelve months of its existence, for it is then that the animal largely builds up its…

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London Butter Market

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 4

Cables received on 23rd instant indicated market was considerably brighter and buying heavy. “Kangaroo” has advanced to 160/- and…

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P.D.S. Column Butter Boxes

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 4

With the rising packing costs those interested in cheapening production costs in the butter industry have during the past few years been…

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N.S.W. Bounteous Pastures Effects on Wool Industry

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—The pastures of New South Wales are at present covered with one of the most bounteous growths of feed ever…

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Canadian Winter Dairying

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 4

Seasonal fluctuation of supplies has always been a drawback to the dairying industry in Australia, and it is much more so in Canada, where a…

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N.s.w. Bounteous Pastures Effects on Wool Industry

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. write:— The pastures of New South Wales are at present covered with one of the most bounteous growths of feed…

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Level of Wool Values Less Sheep in South Africa

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: The full attendance of buyers seen at the Sydney wool auctions on Tuesday last demonstrates that…

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