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Farming & the land, 1911

10,786 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 250

Sheep Breeding. the Blow-fly Pest

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 7

In the annual report of the Stock Department, the Chief Inspector (Mr. S. T. D. Symons) makes reference to the damage done by the blow-fly. The fly generally, appears first in the autumn,…

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Agricultural and Pastoral the State of the Country

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 6

According to the latest weather forecasts, New South Wales can expect more rain, so that with the many inches which have fallen it seems fairly certain we will be hearing the cry…

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Wheat in the Country. STACKED

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 7

The return of wheat stacked at different railway stations during week ended January 28:--Wallendbeen 2000 bags Stockinbingal 17,729, Sprlngdale 7198, Temora 49,982, Gidginbung 30,492, Reefton 13,426,…

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Successful Wheat Season at Young

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 8

Farmers, around Young have done very well this season, among some of the returns obtained being H. Andrews, share-farmer, Little Kikiama, average of 23 bushels off 240 acres,…

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In Temora Wheat Belt. the Need for a Railway. Influx of Victorian Farmers

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 11

TEMORA, Tuesday.--A meeting of the Railway Leagues is to be held to discuss the reported remarks of the Chief Railway Commissioner regarding a trans-country railway. It…

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The Time Wreck. Sheep, Cat. and Kitten Saved

Evening News · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 8

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—The steamer Time which was wrecked a fortnight ago at Beach port, remains in the same position, the recent rough weather not having affected her. Mr. S…

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The Wool Sales. London, Feb. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 11

At the wool sales this afternoon there was fair competition at late rates. The series will close on Tuesday. Feb. 7…

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N.s.w. Wheat and Flour Exports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 13

Exports of wheat for the week ended February 4 were 478,538 [?]shels, which were distributed as follows:—United Kingdom and Continent 478,505, Philippines 6, South Seas 21,…

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Fire at Botany. Wool-scouring Works Destroyed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 12

A fire, resulting in the destruction of the scouring and drying room, broke out at Messrs. Whiddon Bros.' tannery and wool-securing works at Botany about 4.30 yesterday. The…

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Good Wheat Country. Forbes-stogkinbingal Railway Line Opposed

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 13

The Public Works Committee on February 1 considered the expediency of constructing a line of railway from Forbes to Stockinbingal. Mr. W. J. Hanna, Under-Secretary,…

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The Golden Grain-- Dealing With the Wheat Yield

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 29

Although the yield of wheat for 1910-11 is neither an ideal one nor a record for the State, the tact that close upon 13 million bushels, or a little more than half, are…

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Pastoral the Future of Meat. Organising the Australian Trade. a Royal Commission

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 8

The prospects for the meat trade are brighter at the beginning at this year than they have been at any previous time. The blot on the sheet is the unjustifiable scare raised…

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At Broken Hill Many Sheep Drowned. Mail Coach Carried Away

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 10

BROKEN-HILL, Tuesday.--A heavy thunderstorm broke over the city at 1.30 p.m. to-day. The rain poured down in torrents. Three-quarters of an inch fell in 20 minutes. The…

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Dairying and Mixed Farming Lands

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 13

Those people on the look-out for good dairy and mixed farming lands should not miss inspecting the Balmoral Subdivision, near Muswellbrook, the sale of which takes place on…

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Through the Rich North West NO. I. Narrabri-- a Prosperous Pastoral. and Agricultural Centre

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 23

That magnificent stretch of country, running from Narrabri to Werris Creek, the junction of the northern and north-western railway systems of N.S.W., is destined in the…

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Dealing With the Wheat Yield. Handling Grain at Darling Island

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 30

Wheat Ship and Steamers at Darling Island, Sydney. Unloading wheat from a truck on to the Elevator. A Turret Steamer Loading Wheat. Weighing Single Bags…

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The Cattle Tick. Will the Pest March South? Stringent Precautions the Only Remedy

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 10

The experiences of the New South Wales Stock Department with his lordship the cattle tick shows that he has not changed his characteristics with his change of State. What has…

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The Soil Weight in Beef Cattle Comparisons in Daily Gains. English and Local Figures

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 14

The majority of stock-raisers apparently do not fully realise the importance of getting their cattle ready for the butcher at as early an age as possible. Some useful calculations in…

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Lockhart to Clear Hills Wheat-growing at Urana. Possibilities of Plains Soil. (From Our Special Representative.) H.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 8

A glance at the railway map of the State shows that the extension of the Lockhart line to Clear Hills curves round to the southwest almost parallel to the…

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Farmers and Settlers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 8

COROWA.—At the annual meeting of the Ringwood brunch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association Mr. F. W. Knight was elected president, Messrs. W. McDonald and T. J…

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