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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1966

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Second series of wool sales

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 September 1966 · page 9

The second series of Goulburn wool sales will commence on Tuesday next with 16,000 bales to be offered…

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Pastoral Council’s First Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 October 1966 · page 1

A significant step forward in the implementation of the provisions of the Vatican Council will be taken in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn on Tuesday next…

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Goulburn sheep market firm

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 October 1966 · page 8

The market for all types of lambs and suckers ruled firm at the Goulburn sheep market on Wednesday, while…

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Costs tearing holes in farm incomes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 October 1966 · page 8

“Costs are tearing gaping holes in farm incomes. The primary producer has no way of avoiding most cost…

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Sheep and wool notes (By N.W. Bennett, Livestock Officer, Sheep and Wool, with the South Coast and Tablelands Region of the Department of Agriculture)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 October 1966 · page 8

With the mild weather prevailing, lambing has continued with reduced losses from exposure and it appears lambing percentages will be above average…

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Wool sale averages increased

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 October 1966 · page 8

The average price per lb. at the second series of Goulburn wool sales for the current Season which…

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Goulburn wool market firm

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 October 1966 · page 8

The market was very firm on previous values at the second series of Goulburn woo! sales last week. On the first day Elder smith…

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Wool market in buyers’ favour

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 October 1966 · page 6

Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Limited reported values for merino fleece and skirtings, comeback and…

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Cattle Sale

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 October 1966 · page 9

At the Goulburn market on Tuesday, values for heavy steers were $4 to $6 cheaper, whilst all other…

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Values down at sheep safe

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 October 1966 · page 9

Values Were down by up to 50c for all descriptions at the Goulburn sheep sale on Wednesday…

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Record yarding at sheep sale

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 October 1966 · page 4

There was a big increase in numbers when approximately 9,000 sheep and lambs came forward for sale at Goulburn…

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Concessions for farm dogs sought

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 November 1966 · page 6

More worthwhile concessions for farm working dogs under the new Dog Act would be pressed for soon,…

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Bungendore cattle impounded

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 November 1966 · page 4

Six head of cattle were impounded reported at Bungendore the inspector (Mr. W. Horsburgh) reported at…

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Cattle market irregular

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 November 1966 · page 6

Values were generally irregular at the Goulburn cattle market on Tuesday and at times to $3 cheaper…

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Competition Keener at Sheep Sale

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 November 1966 · page 5

Competition was much keener at Goulburn sheep market on Wednesday when 5,500 sheep and lambs were…

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Local wool sold at Goulburn

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 November 1966 · page 5

On the first day of the third Goulburn wool sale, a catalogue of approximately 5.500 bales was offered by…

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Rain boosts prospects for crops, pastures

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 November 1966 · page 8

Good general falls of rain during October strengthened crop and pasture prospects in the district, says Mr. T. P. Taylor, of the Agriculture and Stock Section of the…

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More wool per sheep

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 November 1966 · page 8

In spite of the drought, wool production in New South Wales was increasing again, according to figures…

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Cattle Market

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 November 1966 · page 8

Values for all classes rose from $4 to $8 at the Goulburn cattle market on Tuesday, although there was…

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Sheep Market Dearer

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 November 1966 · page 7

The Goulburn sheep market was from 20c to 30c dearer on Wednesday, with odd sales of lighter lambs…

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