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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 6 of 75

"Faradisation.." Electric Bath for Wheat. Experiments at Eugowra

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 1

SOME interesting experiments in the initiation of a process which may prove of immense value to the wheat-growing industry have been carried one during the…

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FARMERS & Settlers' Association. Produce Delayed. Representations to the Government

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 4

A meeting of the members of the Forbes Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at the Shire Hall on Saturday afternoon. Mr H. L…

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Wheat Standards Fixed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

The f.a.q. standard for Victorian wheat for the new season was fixed at 62½lb per bushel in Melbourne on Friday last. Last season the…

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More Irrigation Farms

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

A further batch of 17 irrigation farms in the Mirrool (Murrumbidgee) No. 1 area will be available for application on February 23rd.,…

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A Hay-Stack Fire. Wagga Farmer Committed for Trial

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

At an inquiry on Friday last into the cause of five stacks of hay being burnt at Wagga on 13th. January, the finding was that Cheney (the…

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Mixed Farming at Berrigan

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 3

THE following article by F.W.L. in the "Australasian," should be of interest to local farmers, as the rainfall and the major portion o[?]…

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The Best Implement on the Farm

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 3

Mr. Nicholas describes sheep as "the best implement on the farm." He estimates that in a normal year the saving effected by them in…

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Dairying. Bad Flavors in Milk. The Influence of Atmospheric Conditions

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 4

Seven rules for the prevention of bad flavors in milk and cream are given in a newly issued book by Mr. G. Sutherland Thomson, who was at one time…

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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 Minster of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. No. 143. Agricultural. Discing Stubble Land. Before Ploughing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 4

" The aim of the wheat-grower in districts of limited rainfall should be to collect and conserve in the soil as much as possible of the rain that falls…

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Sale of Queensland Sheep Property

Western Champion · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 19

Messrs. Hain and Searight, Sydney, report having sold, in conjunction Messrs. T. A. Spencer and Co., Roma, Mr. R. E. Hunt's "Lenroy" property,…

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On the Land Pastoral and Agricultural Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 10

These Notes are issue 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,…

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Parkes Dairy Co. Annual Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 9

The annual meeting of the Parkes Dairy Co. was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday week, under the chairmanship of Mr. S. W…

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The World's Butter Production

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 1

We read in the papers that the world's butter production is increasing by leaps and bounds; that through the higher standard of living, more…

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PASTORAL. The Mating Season. Some Suggestions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 2

The seasons in different districts generally determine the time of the year when the rams should be put with the ewes. Allowing 147 days…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 3

Winchcombo Carson Limited have received the following telegram from their Brisbane office. Brisbane February wool sales…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. Agricultural. Varieties of Wheat. the Department's Recommendations for the Ensuing Season

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 2

The annual conference of officers of the Department of Agriculture was held in Sydney in the middle of January, the principal business being the…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Fredd, Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. No. 144. AGRICULTURAL…

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A.w.u. and the Farmers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 4

Mr Grayndler, general secretary of the A.W.U.; considers the report of serious trouble among tho rural workers and primary producers at various…

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Superior Improved Wheat Farms. Within the Reach of Almost Every land Seeker. Exceptional Terms

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 2

HAIN & SEARIGHT, of 12 Loftus Street, Sydney, the well known property salesmen, are offering in suitable farming areas, 9,000 acres…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 6

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Trefie Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. No. 144. AGRICULTURAL…

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