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

Farming & the land, 1912

1,082 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 19 of 55

Farmers' & Settlers' Assn. Mount McDonald Branch

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 1

The Mt. McDonald branch of the F. and S. Assn. held its annual meeting on Saturday, April 27th, when there was a good attendance of members…

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Farmers' & Settlers' Assn. Morongla Branch

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday evening. 27th April, when there were present Messrs. J. Smallcombe (chair), F. and C. Dickson,…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 7

These Notes are issued every week, under, the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Treflé Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. The Department can solve many problems concerning the land and production which would be impracticable to the individual producer…

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Farm and Station Laborers

Forbes Times · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 2
Also in Cowra Free Press

The Director of the Immigration Bureau advises us of further large shipments of selected agricultural laborers from tho rural districts…

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The Dairy. Milk and Tuberculosis. How Pigs Are Affected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 3

The cause of tuberculosis in pigs, would appear to be associated with the use of milk from affected cows. Investigations made in parts of China where…

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Wheat and Superphosphates

Western Champion · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 6

In last month's Victorian "Journal of Agriculture," Professor A. I. Ewart draws attention to some interesting experiments made in connection with…

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Sydney Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 2

SHUTE, BELL & Co., LTD., Sydney, report under date 6th May :—The London sales have closed very firmly, an encouraging feature being the fact that American buyers have secured…

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On the Land. Pastoral and Agricultural Notes

Western Champion · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 24

These Notes will be issued every week, under-the direction of the Honorary Minister, for Agriculture (Hon. J. L. Trefle), and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. should any farmer desire information relevant to his work on the land, no…

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The Champion Wool Press

Western Champion · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 18

Sheepowners who are thinking of investing in a wool press should investigate the claims of the "Champion," which is said to be the…

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Wheat As Feed for Horses

Western Champion · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 29

A correspondent at Baldry applied to the Agricultural Department recently for advice in connection with tine feeding of his horse. He stated he…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. Agricultural, Up-to-date Farming. an Example From Riverina

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 2

The irregular and unforeseen attacks of the elements, to which farmers in this State are subject, are largely responsible for a state of mind…

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Sheep in Transit. Loss of Weight on Rail

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 2

The loss of weight in transit to Sydney was the subject of observation by the sheep and wool expert in connection with certain consignments…

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"Take-all " in Wheat. How to Control It

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 3

The spread of "take-all" is one of. the serious menaces of agricultural life. Growers who have it in their paddocks deserve sympathy ; but experiments and…

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Farm and Station Laborers

Western Champion · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 16
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

The director of the Immigration Bureau advises us of further shipments, of selected agricultural laborers from, the rural districts of the United…

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Farm Manure. How the Value Diminishes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 2

In the course of an article on this subject an officer of the Minnesota Experiment Station (U.S.A.), points out the value of conserving farm…

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Correspondence Column a Farmers' Candidate. (To the Editor "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 3

Sir,—I have read with interest the letter of Mr M. J. Smith in your issue of Tuesday on the desirability of separate representation for the man on…

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Wool Report

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

The New Zealand Loan Co. wired us yesterday:— At our Thursday's wool sale there was splendid competition on Continental account for all grades…

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The Markets. WOOL

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 6

The position of the wool market is reported upon by Dalgety and Co., Ltd, Sydney, in the following terms:- Auction sales wool were commenced at…

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