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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 54 of 55

Malting Barley. a Crop' That Pays

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 December 1912 · page 7

The growing of malting barley is a rather neglected industry in New South Wales, but the Wagga Experimental Farm has done something ta popularise…

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Agriculture. "The Farmers' Handbook." a Guide to Best Methods

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 December 1912 · page 6

"In using in systematic order every part of his holding for some profitable purpose throughout the twelve months of the year, the farmer will find the key…

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Dairying for Profit. The Importance and the Limitations of Herd-testing

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 December 1912 · page 6

Herd-testing is on the move as a progressive element in dairying in New Zealand. The Dairy-produce "Division of the Department of Agriculture has…

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No. 86. Dairying. the Paspalum Pastures. Renovation Expensive, but Necessary

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 December 1912 · page 6

The peculiar problem of the Richmond River district is the management of the paspalum to better profit. This grass, which in the past has done so well in…

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To Farmers and Others. Tallow up Again

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 December 1912 · page 4

Why sell your tallow for 5s and 6s per tin whenyou can get 8s for a kerosene tin "full at the Cowra Soap Works, Brisbane[?]st., for as long as this notice…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Trefle, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. NO. 86. Dairying. the Paspalum Pastures

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 December 1912 · page 12

Renovation Expensive, but Necessary. The peculiar problem of the Richmond River district is the management of the paspalum to better profit. This grass,…

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Dairying for Profit. The Importance and the Limitations of Herd-testing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 December 1912 · page 12

Herd-testing is on the move as a progressive element in dairying in New Zealand. The Dairy-produce Division of the Department of Agriculture has…

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Agriculture. "The Farmers' Handbook." a Guide to Best Methods

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 December 1912 · page 12

"In using in systematic order every part of his holding for some profitable purpose throughout the twelve months of the year, the farmer will find the key…

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Extra Charge on Wheat

Western Champion · Thursday 26 December 1912 · page 14

Mr. J. P. Lynch, M.L.A, forwards the following copy of a letter received from the office of the Chief Commissioner for Railways:—Sir,—With…

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On the Land. Pastoral and Agricultural Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 26 December 1912 · page 4

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 ex periments of the Department. Should any farmer desire information relevant to his work on the land, not…

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Dairying for Profit. The Importance and the Limitations of Herd-testing

Western Champion · Thursday 26 December 1912 · page 4

Herd-testing is on the move as a progressive element in dairying in New Zealand. The Dairy produce division of the Department of Agriculture…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 December 1912 · page 3

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Sydney, report that at their wool sale held on the 19th inst. good competition…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 December 1912 · page 2

Those Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Trofle, Minister Of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department…

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Record Wheat Yields. a Field Trial. 55 Bushels to the Acre

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 December 1912 · page 5

The Forbes district has made itself famous this season by its heavy hay and wheat yields. When our first rain came in June, after a period of particularly sharp…

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No. 86. Dairying. the Paspalum Pastures. Renovation Expensive, but Necessary

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 December 1912 · page 2

The peculiar problem of the Richmond River district, is the management of the paspalum to better profit. This grass, which in the past has done so well in…

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Ostrich Farming. Feather Growings a Fine Art. Mr. T. J. Herbert's Views

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 December 1912 · page 3

There happened in Forbes on Xmas Eve Mr. T. J. Herbert, who was on his way from the Murrumbidgee to spend Xmas with his…

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Dairying for Profit. The Importance and the Limitations of Herd-testing

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 December 1912 · page 2

Herd-testing is on the move as a progressive element in dairying in New Zealand. The Dairy-produce Division of the Department of Agriculture has…

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Agriculture. "The Farmers' Handbook." a Guide to Best Methods

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 December 1912 · page 2

"In using in systematic order every part of his holding for some profitable purpose throughout the twelve months, of the year, the farmer will find, the key…

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Pure Butter

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 31 December 1912 · page 6

The question of pure butter is being widely discussed in agricultural circles in Great Britain. At a recent meeting of the Bucks Chamber of Agriculture…

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Farm and Field. Remarkable Butter Yield

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 31 December 1912 · page 6

A most remarkable account of butter production from a Jersey cow is being published in the American papers, to which a few references may be…

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