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Sydney · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

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A Farmer Gives Advice on Dehorning

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

FOLLOWING hints on dehorning are given by "Farmer," in the Gloucester "Advocate." Do not try to cut both horns from the…

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Dairy Science Schools

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

APRIL 30 Would be the closing date for applications from those who wished to attend dairy science schools during the winter, sold Mr. C. G. Ball[?]son,…

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Maize Crops Damaged Black Beetle More Active than Ever

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 7

MORE damage, especially to maize craps, has been done this season by the black beetle (h e t e r o n y o h u s,…

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"Poultry Farmer's Guide"

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 5

WE have received a copy of the "Poultry Farmer's Guide," published by the poultry Farmers' Association. The publication contains numerous articles of…

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Poultry Farmers and Military Training

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 5

A FARMER who was single and within the age group for compulsory military training, had written to the Poultry runners' Association to ascertain his…

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Farm Drainage. a Sometimes Unrecognised Need

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 25

It is sometimes thought by farmers that unless stagnant water lies on the surface of the land or the area is low-lying and swampy the soil is not in need…

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Still Cherry Ripe—evergreen Warwick Farm Autumn Cup, 1 1/2 Miles. (4.10.)

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 3

DASHING CAVALIER: Although out of a place in the Rawson Stakes at Rosehill last Saturday was by no means…

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Empire Farm Policy. Sydney Agreements. Post-war Position Uncertain. London, April 1. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

Colonel Clifton Brown (Con., Northumberland), in the House of Commons to-day, asked whether steps had been taken to implement…

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Paspalum Grass Problems. In Dairy Country. Beetles, Ergot and Excess Growth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

Paspalum grass has presented many problems in the coastal dairying country this season, not the least of which has been the…

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Myosotis' Yearlings. First Australian Crop

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 11

Mr. A. J. Matthews started his Waratah Stud at Peak Hill with that great miler Winooka as sire and a few mares. Then as the brood mare strength increased he…

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The Turf Randwick. Saturday. Warwick Farm Meeting

The Biz · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 5

Windbrook woe given a run at Randwick early last month and finished fourth in the race won by Southerly Taken in conjunction with his faultless…

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Drenching Sheep

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 14

"W.T.M.": I should like to have your opinion on dosing sheep with a bluestone and nicotine drench. I notice that some firms say to administer…

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Good Prices for Sth. Coast Dairy Cattle

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 10

Stud and grade dairy cattle have been selling at high prices on the South Coast. At the dispersal sale of the Winfield…

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Hereford Cattle News

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 10

FROM the Hereford Stud of Colonel M. F. Bruxner, of Roseneath, Tenterfield, Palmerston Doughboy, a young bull by Milton Debonair, from…

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Stable Wheat Price Not Enough, Says Farmer

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 4

"AT long Inst we have a stabilised price for wheat, but unfortunately the price is not enough," said Mr. W. Giles at the…

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Butter for Middle East

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 6

According to the officials, of the Department of Commerce, Australia has been as active as New Zealand in supplying military and civilian…

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Thursday Drop in Sheep Values

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 21

The State Marketing Bureau reports:—Heavier Supplies of sheep and lambs were forward at the Homebush Saleyards yesterday when a total of 47,665 head was offered. The…

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U.S.A. Wheat

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 4

Indications regarding the United States wheat crop, according to the U.S.A. Department of Agriuclture, suggest that the total yield will be…

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Quality Cattle Down 5/- to 15/

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 21

The State Marketing Bureau reports:- A total offering of 1,775 head of cattle, including 201 bulls and stores, was available for sale at Homebush yesterday. Quality…

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Old Wheat In Good Condition

The Land · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 5

REPORTS from States in which old season's wheat is held show that it is in excellent condition, with the exception of…

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