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

Farming & the land, 1913

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Continuous Wheat Growing. Comparisons from Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 May 1913 · page 6

A feature of the continuous wheat experiment at Cowra that must not be overlooked, has been the steady failure of tho yield where wheat was grown…

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Agricutural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 May 1913 · page 6

These Notes are issued every week, the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Trof[?] Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. AGRICULTURAL. No. 107…

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Science Notes and News. Artificial Wool

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 May 1913 · page 7

Wool not the product of sheep is being utilised abroad for men's clothing. This is known as "limestone wool," and is made in an electric…

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24-Year-old Steak. Hope of Preserving Dormant Life in Wheat for 3000 Years

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 May 1913 · page 3

A 24-year-old beef steak is mentioned by Mr. R. Whymper in an interesting article on Mummy Wheat in this month's issue of "Knowledge."…

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The Sheep King

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 2

Mr A. B. Triggs, of Yass, who may be more properly described as the "Sheep King" of Australia, is making extensive purchases of the coming…

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The Markets. Sydney Wool Sales

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 1

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report that very successful sales were held during last week, the majority of the wools consisting of Autumn…

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Bulk Handling of Wheat. Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 2
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With a view to obtaining the best advice as to the probable cost of establishing the elevator system for the bulk handling of wheat the N.S.W. Government recently…

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Continuous Wheat Growing. Comparisons from Cowra

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 4

A feature of the continuous wheat experiment at Cowra that must not be overlooked, has been the steady failure of the yield where wheat was grown…

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24-Year-old Steak. Hope of Preserving Dormant Life in Wheat for 3000 Years

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 9

A 24-year-old beef steak is Mentioned, by Mr. R. Whymper in an interesting article on Mummy Wheat in this month's issue of "Knowledge."…

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More Money for Australia Farmers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 2

It has long been thought that Africa is the only country in the world where ostriches can be farmed wit[?] profit, but in "Life" for June, just…

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The Dairy. Food for Pigs. Cooked and Uncooked. the Varying Views

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 3

The well-known English pig expert (Mr S. Spencer) recently dealt, in the English "Farmer and Stockbreeder," with the question of…

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To Farmers and Others.—Tallow Up Again!

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 May 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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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Note, are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Tr[?], Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiment, of the Department. AGRICULTURAL. No. 107. Lucerne As Horse Feed. What Growers Have to Say

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 4

Is lucerne as a feed, for horses a sound proposition for the wheat farmer? There are hundreds of Wheat growers in the State who are content to regard…

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On the Land Pastoral and Agricultural Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 29 May 1913 · page 31

These Notes are 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, not…

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"Fallowing Pays." a Farmer's Testimony

Western Champion · Thursday 29 May 1913 · page 31

"There is no doubt fallowing pays, said Mr. W. Jacobs, Nemingha, discussing his wheat methods recently. As the testimony of a practical farmer…

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Winter School for Farmers

Western Champion · Thursday 29 May 1913 · page 31

A reminder may be offered of the necessity for early application for enrollment in connection with the winter school for farmers at Hawkesbury…

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Special Cattle Sale

Forbes Times · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 4

Our readers are reminded of the big cattle sale which Messrs. W. E. Moore, Brooke and Co. will hold at Messrs. Weaver and Co.'s yards on…

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Forbes Sheep at Homebush

Forbes Times · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 4

Sheep from the Forbes district were well to the fore at the Homebush fat stock sales on Monday last. Mr. W. G. Uphill, of Majura,…

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Big Cattle and Horse Sale

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 4

A reminder is given of Messrs Moore, Brooke and Co.'s big sale of cattle and horses, to be held on Wednesday next, at Messrs Weaver and…

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