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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1902

473 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 24

Farmers' and Settlers' Association

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 4

ON Wednesday last, Mr. J. L. Trefle, of Temora, representing the Farmers' and Settlers' Association waited upon the Minister for Lands…

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Wool and Produce Report

The Canowindra Star · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 3

The Australian Woolbrokers Association report as follows for week ending March 8th 1902.— WOOL…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles. Renewing Unprofitable Peach Orchards

The Canowindra Star · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 5

IN some instances it becomes necessary to reconstruct an old orchard by budding on unprofitable varieties. As soon as the crop of peaches is…

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Essay on Farming

The Canowindra Star · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 4

The following essay is the work of Master Crowe, who secured second honors for best essay on farming at the recent P. A., & H. Association…

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Manitoba Wheat

The Canowindra Star · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 2

Farmers desirous of experimenting with any of the various kinds of Manitoba wheat should apply to the Department for Mines and Agriculture before the end…

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Homebush Sales. Thursday, 13Th March, 1902. SHEEP

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 6

About 36,000 sheep were penned to-day. The quality generally was useful trade mutton, with occasional lots of prime, both in merinos and crossbreds. Competition for…

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A Farmer's Fears. Dispelled by Bile Beans. Nervousness the Complaint

Western Champion · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 7

Mr William Brown, of Sparke Street, Maitland, who is a retired Farmer writing to the proprietors of Bile Beans says:—"I am now 74…

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Essay on Farming

The Canowindra Star · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 4

The following essay on "Fanning' is the work of Master V. Minter, and was awarded first honors at the recent Canowindra P. A., & H. Exhibition—…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles. Topworking Apple Trees

The Canowindra Star · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 6

TOPWORKING is generally performed on old apple trees of undesirable varieties in order to make them produce better kinds…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Forbes Times · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 4

WINCHCOMBE, CARSON & Co., under date of March 19, 1902, report— Wool. —The wool market continues to be most active, and sales are readily made at prices equal…

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Wheat and Other Markets

Forbes Times · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 4

THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTLE AGENON CO., LTD., report— Wheat.—Although considerable wheat clearances have been effected locally ex truck and ex…

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A Farmer’s Fears, Dispelled by Bile Beans. Nervousness the Complaint

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 5

Mr William Brown, of Sparke Street, Maitland, who is a retired farmer writing to the proprietors of Bille Beans say : — I am now 74 years of age and beyond a…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles Cider and Champagne Cider

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 3

THERE should be a good demand for a clear, sparkling, sweet cider in these colonies if it be properly made and retain the flavour of…

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Homebush Sales. Thursday, 20Th March, 1902. SHEEP

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 6

The number of sheep and lambs forward Was 37,000, made up mostly of medium and inferior quality, with prime descriptions scarce. Competition for sheep in good…

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Dairying Notes

Western Champion · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 15

The dairy cow must have the faculty of turning food into milk. Those people who consider milking irksome will never make good…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles. Breeding and Care of Horses

The Canowindra Star · Friday 28 March 1902 · page 5

THE first thing of importance is to have the right kind of stock from which to breed, and if one proposes directing their attention to…

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Wheat and Other Markets

Forbes Times · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 4

THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD., report Wheat.—Opinions are strangely at variance as to the future of the wheat market. Some aver…

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Sheep and cattie eat Poisoned Rabbits an Extraordinary Statement

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 4

Mr. H. J. M’Cooey, the naturalist, solemnly avers that hungry sheep and cattle will eat poisoned rabbits. The scientific truth of this singular fact.’…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles. Home Made Cheese

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 3

ON a dairy farm or where plenty of milk is available, it is not much more work to make some cheese than it is to make butter…

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Wool Report

Western Champion · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 4

Messrs Winchcombe, Carson & Co's report, for week ending 27th March. The wool market continues unchanged fully la[?]e rates being obtained for all…

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