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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 71 of 75

Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1914 · page 3

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, N.S.W., and are based mainly on the experience of the Department…

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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. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, N.S.W., and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. NO. 188. Agricultural. Plant Improvement. a Method for a Wheat Farm

Forbes Times · Friday 11 December 1914 · page 2

There are two periods when plants may be selected with a view to the improvement of the wheat crop on the lines suggested in last week's article…

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Correspondence. the Wheat Question. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1914 · page 2

Sir,—Although the arguments used against the Government in connection with the wheat question are premature, those who advocate a…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. (Issued by the Department of Agriculture). AGRICULTURAL. Plant Improvement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1914 · page 1

A METHOD FOR A WHEAT FARM There are two periods when plants may be selected with a view to the improvement of the wheat crop on the…

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Dairying. Testing Skimmilk. And Why

Forbes Times · Friday 11 December 1914 · page 2
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

A useful question was put by a correspondent to the American paper "Wallace's Farmer," when he forwarded a sample of his skimmilk to…

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The Farmer

Forbes Times · Friday 11 December 1914 · page 7
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

"The real position is this: The farmer has this season put 350,000 more acres under wheat than last year, an increase of 11 per cent. Yet it is estimated that…

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Governmnet Offer. Assisting the Farmers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1914 · page 1

The following general information is given concerning applications for advance to enabling clearing of land for cultivation of wheat for next…

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A Psalm of Farm Life

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1914 · page 3

Tell me not in broken measures Modern farming does not pay, For the farm produces chickens, And the hens—do they not lay…

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Farmers' Logic

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1914 · page 4

First Farmer: And wot do 'ee give yor pigs? Second Former: Oh, I 'em plenty O' Straw…

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Wool Reports

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 December 1914 · page 4

Harrison, Jones & Devlin, Limited offered at auction on Wednesday 9th instant a catalogue of 1465 bales. Although unfavorable news…

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Stronger Demand For Sheep

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 December 1914 · page 4

Bidding for all classes of sheep were brisker at Homebush last Thursday thau has been the case for some time. Winchombe Carson Ltd…

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The Wool Market

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 December 1914 · page 2

The N.Z. Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., wired us on Tnursday:- At to-day's sale super merino wool slightly improved on recent rates. All…

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Rat-proof Wheat Bags

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 December 1914 · page 6

A correspondent recently asked the Department whether there was any reliable mixture in which to soak bags to prevent them from being torn by rats or…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 December 1914 · page 6

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, N.S.W., and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 188…

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Fodder for Farmers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 December 1914 · page 5

Mr. Tom Brown, M.L.A., forwards the following:—Sir, referring to the communication dated 12th. inst., presented by you to the…

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Assistance to Farmers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 December 1914 · page 5

Mr. Torn Brown, M.L.A., forwards the following:—Sir, with reference to the letter presented by you from Mr. James Murphy,…

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Dairying. Testing Skimmilk. And Why

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 December 1914 · page 6

A useful question was put by a correspondent to the American paper "Wallace's Farmer," when he forwarded a sample of his skimmilk to…

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Sydney Wool Market Stronger Competition

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 December 1914 · page 4

The outstanding feature of last week's Sydney wool sales was the support given by American and Japanese operators. Winchcombe,…

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