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

Farming & the land, 1913

1,216 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 22 of 61

To Farmers and Others. Tallow up Again

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 4

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

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The Day Train. Farmers and Settlers Association Support

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 4

At the meeting of the Forbes branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Saturday, a letter was read from Mr John E. Russell, the…

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Pastoral. a Suggestion

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 10

The assistant sheep and wool expert, addressing one of the branches of the Agricultural Bureau made a suggestion that is worth the attention of…

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The Dairy. Butter Making. Difficulties of Churning

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 9

In cold weather there is often a deal of trouble in making butter. At a low temperature cream is almost lifeless, and in that condition it is said to be…

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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. Treffé, Minister of Apiculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. Agricultural. Seed Wheat. Producing it on a System

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 10

A few weeks ago attention was drawn to the value of a change of seed in connection with wheat, and at the same time opportunity was taken to…

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Warwick Farm Races

Forbes Times · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 3

Following are the results of the above races held on Saturday afternoon:- Hurdle Ra[?]e, 2m.—John Willie, 10.4 1; Briarberry. 9st, 2; Light Brigade, 9.9…

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SUPERPHOSPHATE. The Profits Farmers May Make

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 10

It was one of the peculiarities of last season that the use of fertilisers in connection with wheat was profitable in nearly every part of the State. A…

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To Farmers and Others.—Tallow Up Again!

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 2

Why sell your tallow for 5s and 6s per tin when you 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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Australian Wool

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 22

Giving evidence before the Dominions' Royal Commission in Melbourne on Wednesday, Mr. John Cooke, an expert merchant, said that Australia…

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On the Land Pastoral and Agricultural Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 28

These Notes are issued ever week, under the direction of the H[?]orary 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, not…

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Wheat Averages Again. Incidentally a Correction

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 28

A week or two ago in making a comparison between the average wheat yield in this State last year, and the average yields on the farmers'…

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Dairying. Separating the Milk. Reasons for Early Operation

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 28

The separation of cream from milk mainly depends on the amount of centrifugal force which is brought to bear on each particle of butter fat, so that…

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The Daily. Butter Making. Difficulties of Churning

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 6

In cold weather there is often a deal of trouble in making butter. At a low temperature cream is almost lifeless, and in that condition it is said to be…

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Wheat Averages Again. Incidentally a Correction

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

A week or so ago, in making a comparison between the average wheat yield in this State last year, and the average yields on the farmers'…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 6

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. [?] Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. 104.AGRICULTURAL…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. Irrigation. Problems that Puzzle. Light From Afar

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

What quantity of water should be applied to land to produce a profitable crop? The thinking farmer who is on an…

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Dairying. Separating the Milk. Reasons for Early Operation

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 6

The separation of cream from milk mainly depends on the amount of centrifugal force which is brought to bear on each particle of butter fat, so that,…

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Farmers and Settlers. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 4

The report of the Farmers and Settlers' Council blames the Government for the failure of the railways to meet producers' demands. Duplication of…

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Two Styles of Dairying Contrasted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 7

Mr Brown and Mr White were engaged in dairying pursuits on adjoining properties. Anything was good enough for Mr Brown; his cows were…

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