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

Farming & the land, 1916

1,981 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 32 of 100

Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Forbes Times · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Granhame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 258…

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The Wheat Defence Fund. (To the Editor)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

Sir,—The appeal which is now being made to the farmers of N.S.W. for the creation of a Wheat Defence Fund should be responded to by…

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Open Column. the Wheat Defence Fund. (To the Editor Forbes "Times".)

Forbes Times · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 5

Sir,—The appeal which is now being made to the farmers of N.S.W. for the creation of a Wheat Defence Fund should be responded to by every…

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

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 4

Sir,—The appeal which is now being made to the farmers of N.S.W., for the creation of a Wheat Defence Fund, should be responded to by…

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Live Stock. Feeding Farm Animals. The Science of It

Forbes Times · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

That the feeding of farm animals is not a matter of rule of thumb, but really depends upon certain scientific principles, was indicated in an article…

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The One-crop System. Why It Is Unsafe

Forbes Times · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

A one-crop system of farming is unsafe for seven reasons: (1) Because it not only depends upon a satisfactory crop return, but also…

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Views Of Share Farming

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

The Royal Commission on Share Farming and Rural industries concluded its sitting at Young on Saturday. The opinion as regards share farming…

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Varieties of Wheat The Department'a Rec[?]mm[?]ndations for the Ensuing Season

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 3

The recommendations of the Department of Agriculture on the subject of varieties suitable, for various purposes in differe[?]t parts…

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Farmers' Progressive Union

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 5

A meeting of the bove was held at Mr. J. Q'Keeffe's, "Tarella," on Tuesday, April 4th, when a fair attendance of mc mbers was present…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Argument Saturday, April 15, 1916 Local and General To Farmers and Others!

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 2

Be economical! Save your tallow and kitchen fat, and get 8/- per kerosene tin full at the Cowra Soap Works, Brisbane Street, Don't forget to tell your friends…

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The One-crop System. Why It Is Unsafe

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 5

A one-crop system of farming is unsafe for seven reasons: (1) Because it not only depends upon a satisfactory crop return, but also…

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Live Stock. Feeding Farm Animals. The Science of It

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 5

That the feeding of farm animals is not a matter of rule of thumb, but really depends upon certain scientific principles, was indicated in an article…

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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. Grahams, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 258. Agricultural. to Maize Growers. More Points for Field Selection

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 5

In the selection of those plants from which it is desirable that the seed for next year's crop should be taken, the shank is of some interest. It is usually…

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Lost Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

At the P.P. Board meeting at Forbes on Saturday, Mr. W. G. Dowling told of a case of careless management by the railway authorities. Mr…

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Wool Market

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 3

JOHN BRIDGE & CO advise:— Auctions will not be resumed in Sydney until the week commencing June 5. Meantime a small volume of…

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Farmers & Settlers' Association. Monthly Meeting

Forbes Times · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 4

There was a very fair attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Forbes branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held at the Shire…

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Farmers and Setters' Association Grenfell Branch Annual Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

The above was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon last. Present: Messrs. A. Bembrick (chair), H. V. Carter, W. W. Griffiths, B…

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