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  2. THE SOIL.

    In regard to the question of wheatgrowing in relation to rainfall, the Government Statistician, Mr. J. B. Trivett, has prepared a map defining the western limit of profitable ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,637 words
  3. DEPREDATIONS OF BIRD PESTS.

    In the Adelong district, according to our local correspondent, "crows and sparrows are the bane of the pastoralist and farmer. The P.P. Board does not seem to grasp the serious side ...

    Article : 113 words
  4. RABBIT DESTRUCTION.

    At the Farmers and Settlers' Conference (writes "T.L.," Forbes), in a discussion on the proposal to abolish P.P. Boards, Mr. Stewart (Parkes) is reported in your columns to have ...

    Article : 290 words
  5. EMU AND KANGAROO DESTRUCTION.

    Emus are becoming very scarce in the Browarrina district, reports our local corerspondent. Foxes have destroyed great numbers of the young ones, and trappers have been ...

    Article : 103 words
  6. COFFS HARBOR DISTRICT.

    Just now matters at Coff's Harbor are booming. The construction of the railway and the commencement of the harbor works have been responsible for attracting many men from other ...

    Article : 1,182 words
  7. FOR THE FRUITGROWER.

    On Friday, last a pruning competition was held at Mr. L. Pieremont's orchard, Penrose. This is no doubt the beginning of what is destined to become one of the most beneficial aids ...

    Article : 1,617 words
  8. BERSEEM FOR WINTER FODDER

    Hand-feeding has had to be extensively resorted to at the Roseworthy Agricultural College. It is stated, however, that Serseem, or Egyptian clover, which was introduced by ...

    Article : 188 words
  9. ROYAL HORSE SHOW.

    The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society stated yesterday that the entries for the horse show, which begins on August 3, totalled at that time about 630. The entries finally ...

    Article : 218 words
  10. CHEAPENING WHEAT HANDLING.

    During the taking of evidence by the wheat Commission at Willaura (Vic.), one of the members, Mr. Keast, made an important announcement to the farmers assembled concerning the ...

    Article : 217 words
  11. APPROACHING FIXTURES. STALLION PARADES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 189 words
  12. WOOL TRADE REVIEW.

    The wool auctions in the northern market passed off with excellent competition, nearly the whole of the 15,000 bales offered being cleared at auction. Greasy wool sold to 13d, scoureds ...

    Article : 1,463 words
  13. IRRIGATION FARMS.

    NARRANDERA, Thursday.--The special Land Board, Messrs. F. W. Watt (chairman), H. G. Tolley, and W. J. Allen, appointed to deal with the application for farms and blocks on the ...

    Article : 1,048 words
  14. THE NEW SOUTH WALES WHEAT BELT.

    Map showing (1) The Wheat Experience Line, as laid down by Mr. Coghlan in 1904; (2) the Western Limit of the 10- inch rainfall, during the wheat growing period, as determined by Mr. Hunt, Commonwealth Meteorologist; and (3) the Western Boundary of the area in which wheat may be grown profitably at the present time. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 45 words
  15. STOCKOWNERS' ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the executive committee of the Stockowners' Association was presided over by Mr. J. M. Atkinson. There were also present Messrs. W. F. Jaques, C. Binnie, ...

    Article : 298 words
  16. LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS.

    The Department of Agriculture has arranged the undermentioned lectures and demonstrations for the ensuing week:-- East Tenterfield: Monday, July 29, 2 p.m., Mr. ...

    Article : 243 words
  17. CROPS, STOCK AND PASTURE.

    BARMEDMAN, Thursday.--Further rain has fallen, totalling 110 points since Sunday. The weather is unusually mild, and crops and grass are coming along splendidly. ...

    Article : 451 words
  18. WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    The engineer-in-chief produced diagrams at the weekly meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board, showing that at Prospect, with a capacity of over 11,000,000 gallons, there is an ...

    Article : 134 words
  19. ALLEGED ASSAULT AND ROBBERY

    TEMORA, Thursday.--At the Police Court, Huga M'Donald was committed for trial at the Wyalong Quarter Sessions for alleged assault and robbery, the victim being an old man named Arnot Waugh, who was badly ...

    Article : 55 words
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