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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1953

357 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 18

Wool Use Rising Larger Top Output

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 1
Also in Queanbeyan Age

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—The early weeks of 1953 in the wool and mill industry contrast with the similar period of 1952. Consumption…

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Diseases in Sheep Notes by Veterinary Officer Worm Infestation

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 4

The following notes, which apply to this district, have been furnished by Mr. S. L. Black, District Veterinary Officer:—…

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Farmers' Right to Shoot Dog

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 4

Brutus, a pedigree Aisation dog which became a film and radio star, was shot by a farmer after it had bitten a sheep. And said Judge Arches…

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"You Farmers Amuse Me

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 3

A certain American millionaire wrote: the following letter in the "American Farm Press." The letter was rather scathing but it is well worth…

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Goulburn Sheep Skin Sale Sheep Skin Auction

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 4

Farmers and Graziers', Goulburn held their regular sale on Tuesday, 24th February, when a catalogue of 6,300 skins were offered…

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Large Scale Sheep Stealing Reported Near Yass

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 3

Mr. Joe Magennis reports large scale sheep stealing from Jeir station which is situated on the Yass-Canberra highway, six miles from the Capital on the…

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Attractive Sheep

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 2

The big yarding of 15,000 sheep to be offered at Goldsbrough Mort's special sale at Goulburn oh Tuesday, lOth March, will comprise many highly…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 1

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: We sold 7.314 bales of wool at our Sydney sale on Thursday. Values were well maintained, with strong…

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Brighter Trade in Wool Increased Mill Output

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—The sale of wool chiefly depends upon the quantity of it being consumed compared with the supplies available…

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Bradford and Continent Continue in Strong Competition at London Wool Sales

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 4

On Monday. 23rd February the eleventh series of sales for the current season in Sydney (which commenced on 16th February) were brought to a…

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Goulburn Record Wool Sale Market Advances to Highest Point of Season Outstanding Prices for Bigga District Clips

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 1

The fifth series of Goulturn Wool Sales were held on Wednesday and Thursday, 25th and 26th February, when a catalogue of 8000 bales…

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Tharwa Notes Junior Farmers Club Secretary to Fore in-State Competition

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 1

Pat Jeffery put Tharwa on the map last Friday night when he completed in the finals of the Junior Farmers’ Club competition to select the best…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson wired us on Friday:—We sold 7314 bales of wool at our Sydney sale on Thursday. Values were well maintained and there was…

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Plans for Big Sheep Dog Trials

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 3

The National Sheep Dog Trial Championships will be held at Canberra between April 14 and 18, 1953. Although entries do not close until…

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Braidwood Show Outstanding Display of Beef Cattle Thrilling Woodchopping Sheep and Wool Exhibits Praised Exciting Ring Events

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 2

Held in glorious weather, Braidwood's 78th Annual Show on Friday and Saturday can be written down as one of the most successful yet held…

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Wool Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 1

On Monday, 23rd February, New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. brought forward a catalogue to tailing 5665 bales. The selection was…

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Goulburn Special Sheep Sale

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 2

Goldsbrough Mort & Company Limited report having held their Annual March sale at Goulburn, N.S.W. on Tuesday 10th, when 17020 sheep…

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District Wool Sold

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 2

On Wednesday, 4th inst., New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd brought forward a catalogue totalling 4.571 bales. The selection…

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Confidence in Wool Classing Defects

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—The moderate variations, either upward or downward, in wool values this season provided the most nourishment…

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