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

Farming & the land, 1914

1,494 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 49 of 75

Compulsory Dipping of Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

Any persons having ticks or lice pestering their sheep are now compelled by law to eradicate the trouble by dipping the sheep. Failure to…

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The Dairy Industry. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 3

The Spring prospects for the dairy industry in both N.S.W. and Queensland are bright, and increasing surpluses for export are now expected…

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The Wool Market

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 2

The Australian Mercantile Laud and Finance Co., Ltd, Sydney, report on the 10th. inst.:—With the advance of the season,…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 10

These Note are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Asnford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly off the experience of the Department. No.175…

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Bachelor Girls. Tea and Bread and Butter. Necessity of Substantial Medals

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 9

The great temptation that must be fought against by the girt or woman who fends for herself is the temptation "not to bother about cooking anything," and to make cups…

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Farm As a Toy

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 3

"A farm is the greatest plaything in the world. There is more real thrill about little new chickens and pigs and having things grow in your garden than…

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Homestead Farms & Crown Leases. Improvements in Lieu of Rent

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 5

Tom Brown, M. L. A. is in receipt of the following from the Under Secretary for Lands:-- With reference to previous…

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Wool Market

Western Champion · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 19

The A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd., report: With the advance of the season wool is arriving rather more freely. The bulk of the clip, however, except that…

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On the Land Pastoral and Agricultural Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 6

These Notes are issue every week, under the direction of the Honorary Minister for Agricutlure (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,…

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Fodder Crops. Lecture by Mr. W. R. Birks

Western Champion · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 26

Mr. W. R. Birks, B.Sc., inspector of Agriculture for the Western district, delivered an interesting lecture at Mr. H. N. Marriott's residence on…

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Gazette Notices. Homestead Farms

Western Champion · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 32

Parkes Land District, 23,948 acres in 25 blocks, ranging from 719 to 1521 acres, parishes of Sarsfield, Mickimill and Broolgliy, county of Kennedy, sit…

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South Australian Wheat. Adelaide

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 4

The Premier of South Australia says the Government intend introducing a Bill to obtain authority to distribute seized wheat to farmers…

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Golfers in Peril. Dangerous Cattle on the Common

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 5

A correspondent writes:—Two of our local golfers had a very unpleasant experience on Wednesday afternoon while enjoying their usual…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 3

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Asoford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No, 176…

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Seizure of Wheat. Government Takes Action. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 4

A deputation of millers waited on Mr Hall yesterday, to inform him that they had been unable to secure wheat at 4/2. The deputation…

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The Sale of Wool. a Little Business Doing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 2

Some small parcels of wool have latterly changed hands on the Sydney market. Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report the sale of a few lots to local…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Noter are Issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. Q. Arnford, Minister for Agricultare, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 176. Pastoral. Sheep Maggot Flees. Suggestions for Checking Them

Forbes Times · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 2

Since the formation of the Government Sheep Fly experiment station in the Brewarrlna distriot in September, 1913, a considerable amount of…

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Dairying. Herd Improvement. One Means of Achieving It

Forbes Times · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 2

One of the most direct testimonies to the herd-testing system that could be obtained is mentioned somewhat incidentally by the Dairy Instructor for the…

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Agricultural. Crops for Green Feed

Forbes Times · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 2

Green feed suitable for poultry has exercised a number of poultry farmera this spring, and lately suggestions were made by the Poultry Expert for…

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Farms for Settlement. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 4

The Minister for Lands has decided to resume Woodlands scrub lease, containing 27,928 acres. The land will be made available for homestead…

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