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

Farming & the land, 1915

1,686 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 62 of 85

Sunny Ridge Farmers Help Themselves

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 2

In reply to a question by Cr. McCarron at Saturday's Shire meeting, the Engineer stated he had seen Mr. Bassingthwaite regarding the…

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Farmer's Day

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 2

It will be observed on referring to our advertising columns that the next monthly meeting of the Cowra branch of the F & S Association is convened for 2 p.m. on…

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Woodlands Wheat

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 15

In the Legislative Assembly on the 5th instant, Mr McGirr asked the Minister for Agriculture—(1) What is the latest report as regards the…

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Wool Market

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 22

The Australian. Mercantile Land and Finance Co., Ltd., report under date 12 th October:—The opening sales of last week were held under…

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Parkes Special Cattle Sale

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 19

Messrs. Walter J. Kelly & Co report having yarded about 200 head of cattle (as advertised) at the Municipal Yards, Parkes, on 12th inst. The…

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On the Land Pastoral and Agricultural Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 29

These Notes are issued very week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, 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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Agricultural. Practical Irrigation Farming. Payable Fruit Crops

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 29

Fruit-growing with irrigation on a large scale was begun in Australia through the enterprise of Californian irrigationists, and the industry has…

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State Horse Farm

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 4

As already reported, the Government is negotiating to secure North Bangaroo Estate, in the vicinity of Eugowra, for the purpose of…

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CORREOPONDENCE. (While our colum[?]ps are freely open to correspondents, it must be distinctly understood that we do not hold ourselves responsible. For the opinions expressed nor do we necessarily agree with them.—Ed. C.) Woodlands State Farm. (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 14

Sir,—It seems to be characteristic of visitors to the State farm at Woodlands to rush into print and air their impressions. One would excuse…

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Record Butter Yield. 153/4 Lbs of Butter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 4

Mr J. B. Farrand, of "Peel Farm," this district, has secured a remarkable yield in butter from a cross-bred cow, bred by him, from the Jersey…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 2
Also in Forbes Times

The Pastoral Finance Association, Ltd., report, under date 11th inst.:—Our catalogue comprised many very attractive clips from the…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 11

Winchome Carson Sydney, wired us yesterday as follows:—At wool sales to-day crossbreds sold at extreme rates. Top lines merino…

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Record for Crossbred Wool

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report that crossbred wools changed hands at extreme figures at their sale last Wednesday. They obtained 18[?]d…

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AGRICULTURAL & Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. (Issued by the Department of Agriculture). PASTORAL. Fodder Trees. an Offer by the Goverment

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 2

Consideration has lately been given by the Honorables the Ministers of Lands and Agriculture to a scheme for encouraging farmers and…

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Agricultural. Practical Irrigation Farming. Payable Fruit Crops

Forbes Times · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 2
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

Fruit-growing with irrigation on a large scale was begun in Australia through the enterprise of Californian irrigationists, and the industry has…

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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. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 232. Pastoral. Fodder Trees. An Offer by the Government

Forbes Times · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 2

Consideration has lately been given by the Honourables the Ministers of Lands and Agriculture to a scheme for encouraging farmers and pastoralists to…

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When the Crop's above the Fence

Forbes Times · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 1

Have yer ever follered barrers when yer couldn't see the team For the blindin' chokin' dust that hung around yer,…

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A Champion Dairy Cow

Forbes Times · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 4

Some four or five rears ago, when the prize schedule for the Forbes P. A. and H. Association was being drawn up, a good deal of argument…

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