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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 79 of 100

Bungalong Farm Os and Settlers' Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1916 · page 4

The usual meeting of the above "was held at Mr. Hughes' residence on "Wednesday night." Organiser Pearce's visit to the district has evidently…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 10

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister or Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 284…

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Farmers & Settlers Back Creek Branch

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 3

A meeting of the above Branch was held on the 23rd ultimo. Members present:—Messrs. J. Berick (chair), T. Cattle, E. Lloyd,…

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Vegetables on the Farm. An Anomaly

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 10

It is one of the anomalies of rural life in this land that vegetables form such a small part of the ordinary diet on many farms. Where there is every…

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Dairying. a Little Brown Cow. What was She Worth?

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 10

There is an old saying that '' you cannot tell by the looks of a frog how far he can jump." It may be said, too, that you cannot tell by the looks of a…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 2

The above was held on Saturday last, and was not very largely attended. The chair was occupied by Mr. E. J. Stephens…

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To Farmers and Others!

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 October 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 yonr friends,…

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Wheat Problem

Western Champion · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 3

A correspondent of the "Times" reports that the Wheat Commission met on Friday, and discussed the difficulty of the problem of the long…

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On the Land Pastoral and Agricultural Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 23

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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District Crops

Western Champion · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 6

Mr. R. G. May, who has succeeded Mr. Shaw as Inspector of Agriculture for the Western district, visited Parkes last week, and inspected a number…

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S Verdict Against a Farmer and Stock Owner. a Case of Unusual Interest to All People Concerned with Live Stock. a Charge of Cruelty—carelesness and Dishonesty

Western Champion · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 30

A case of somewhat peculiar nature presented itself quite recently; the facts of which we wish to put before our readers in as short a space as…

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Farmer's Manifesto

Western Champion · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 21

Fellow farmers,—A momentous crisis faces the Empire, and each loyal son is called on to give of his best in the Empire…

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Forbes Sheep at Homebush

Forbes Times · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 4

District sheep were well to the fore at the Homebush sales on Monday last, and consignments from Messrs. W. G. Gphill (Majura) and G.A. Borcham…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

Forbes Times · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson., Ltd., have received the following were from their Brisbane office:- "Brisbane wool sales Tuesday prices…

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Wheat Stacks on Fire

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 4

Three wheat stacks, in charge of G. and C. Cornell, as agents for James Bell and Co., were found to be on fire at about noon on Saturday last in the…

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Wheat Handling. and Agents' Fees

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 4

The Country Wheat Agents' Association, recently inaugurated at Young, is seeking an increase in the rate of commission allowed them for…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Forbes Times · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the persona) supervision of the Hon. W.C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister or Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 284…

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Price of Butter. 149/4 Per Cwt. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 5

Senator Russell has improved of instructions being issued fixing the wholesale price of butter, at 149/4 per cwt…

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Bogan Gate. (From Our Own Correspondent). Weather and Crops

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 6

The weather for the past week has been very fine, and in temperature more like one would expect at this time of the year…

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Dairying. a Little Brown Cow. What was She Worth?

Forbes Times · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 2

There is an old saying that ''you cannot tell by the looks of a frog how far he can jump.'' It may be said, too, that you cannot tell by the looks of a…

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