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

Farming & the land, 1917

1,527 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 77

On the Land Pastoral and Agricultural Notes. Agricultural. Potato Seed

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 24

The Value of Immature Tubers. Many practical potato growers in different parts of the world believe that potatoes lifted in an unripe or…

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Correspondence. Farmers and the Elections. (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 11

Sir,—I was disappointed not to find any reference in the Premier's Policy Speech in regard to further payments to be made to farmers by the wheat…

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Wool Appraisements

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

The following is a copy of a letter addressed by the A.M.L. & F. Co., Ltd., to its clients on the above subject:- Under prevailing conditions some…

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Benefits of Dipping Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

[?]The sheep's covering lends itself to various vermin such as lice and ticks, because of its warmth and protection from enemias, and also…

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New Wheat Sites

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

The damage done to the wheat stacks at the Forbes railway station by the big flood in October last has led the Railway Department to effect an…

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Commercial News. Wool Appraisements

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

John Bridge uud Co., Ltd., report under date 24th, 1917:- Wool.—The work of wool appraising is still held up, but it is generally…

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Dairying. Interior Quality Cream. (From the Department of Agriculture). Preventing Deterioration on the Farm

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

The suggestions of the Dairy Expert about cleanliness in milking and in separating have indicated to what a large extent dairy farmers have within…

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Late Telegrams. Wool Sales. To be Resumed Next Week. SYDNEY

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

Winchecombe, Carson, Ltd. Report:—Arrangements have been made to resume the wool apparaisement sales next week. Sales will commence on…

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Farmers and Settlers'

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

At the District Council meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held at Condobolin on Monday last; Messrs W. H. Tolmie,…

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Farming Topics

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

There, appears still to be corn in Egypt, or rather, Bogan Gate, as the grain accommodation at, the railway show quite imposing stacks of wheat,…

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Open Column. Farmers and the Elections. (To the Editor Forbes Times")

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

Sir,—I was disappointed not to find any reference in the Premier's policy speech in regard to further payments to be made to farmers by the Wheat…

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Noxious Weeds. "St. John's Wort." Its Eradication From Farm Lands."

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

The Secretary of the Batlow Progress Association recently wrote to the Department, of Agriculture, stating that a number of holdings in the district…

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Share Farmers. Are They Being Driven Off Estates? Mr. Lynch Asks Questions

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. John Lynch, M.H.R., asked the Prime Minister whether it was a fact that—…

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Farmers and the Elections. (To the Editor of the Grenfell Record)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

SIR,—I was disappointed not to find any reference in the Premier's policy speech in regard to further payments to be made to the farmers by the Wheat Pool. I I…

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Farmers and the Elections. (To the Editor.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 1

Sir,—I was disappointed not to find any reference in the Premier's policy speech in tegard to further payments to be made to fanners by the Wheat…

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Wool Appraisement

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson, wired us to-day:— "Arrangements' have been made to resume wool appraisement sales…

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Farmers & Settlers Lachian District Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

A meeting of delegates to the above was held at Condobolin on Monday, when the following were present:—…

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Conversions Into Home Stead Farms

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 8

The holder of any O.P. (i[?]d [?] Tomestead Selection, Homestead Grant, Conditional Purchase Lease…

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The Farmer. How Often Should the House Be Fed?

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 7

Some owners are not very good to their horses. This is noticed in their lean, spiritless condition; but fortunately, as a rule, all care is…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Saturday, March 3rd, 1917. Local and General To Farmers and Others

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 3 March 1917 · 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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