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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 49 of 77

FARMER on Wheat Board

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

The final figures of the voting for the election of a farmers representative on the Australian Wheat Board resulted in the selection of…

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Cowra tha Leading Wheat Breeding Farm

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

At Saturday's meeting of the Cowra branch of the F. and. Assn. Mr. Todhunter drew attention to the intention to send returned soldiers to…

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Market Reports. Wool

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 8

Winchombe. Carson Ltd., report :--Judging by wool arrivals at Darling Harbor up to the end of last week, shearing operations in the…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 10

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister o Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 327…

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Farm Training for Women

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

The Agricultural Department has taken over from the Department of Labor and Industry the training of the twenty women students who,…

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Conversions Into Homestead Farms

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 4

The holder of any [?] [?]…

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Farmers & Settlers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Wyalong and District Branch was held at the M.U. Hall on Saturday. Present: Messrs. N. McFadyen (chair), Jas…

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Cowra Farmers Agree to Help the Government

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

Prior to the commencement of the general business of the monthly meeting of the Cowra branoh of the F. and S. Assn. on Saturday a telegram…

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To Farmers and Others

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

Be economical! Save your tallow and Kitchen fat, and get 9/- per kerosene tin fall at the Cowra Soap Works, Brisbane Street Don't forget to tell your friends…

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Big Domain Meeting. Proposed Legislation. Wheat and Flour Declared "Black." Fate of the Cumberland. Sydney, Monday 8.44 a.m

Western Champion · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 20

Over 100,000 people attended a meeting in the Domain yesterday. A resolution was carried "That this meeting, recognising that the…

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Railway Strike. Farmers Make a Move

Western Champion · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 27

A combined, meeting of members of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association and P. and A. Association was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday…

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Homebush Sales. Sheep and Cattle Dearer. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 5

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:- 7000 sheep and 900 cattle yarded to-day, both being very dear. Coult's…

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The Sheep Louse

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 4

Probably no animal is more imposed upon by uninvited guests than the helpless sheep, and none offers a protection that is more appreciated. Its…

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Wool Report

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 4

Messrs. Schute, Bell and Co. report under date, August 13, as follows:—"In view of the continued strike conditions, business both in…

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Commercial News. Wool Report

Forbes Times · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 3

The A.M.L. & F. Co., Ltd., report:- Preparations are in course of progress for the coming season, and as the quantity of wool to be dealt with will be…

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Leather From Sheep Paunches a New Industry

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

Samples of leather made from stomachs of sheep and lambs and cattle have been exhibited in New Zealand. The Wellington "Post," in describing…

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

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 5

The weather of late has been varied One day we have glorious spring weather, and the next is cold and wet. On Saturday rain…

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BEDGEBABONG. (From Our Own Correspondent). Weather and Crops

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 5

Saturday last was a day of rain. From noon till about 10 p.m. at night the rain scarcely ceased. The fall registered was slightly over…

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Farmers and Settlers' Co-operative Grain Co

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

At the conclusion of the meeting the organiser of the F.& S. Association (Mr. Cambridge) delivered a short address on the Farmers and Settlers'…

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Red Cross Work in England. Among the Missing Men. Tracing a Local Soldier. Anzacs Who Joke About Death. "Wokking His Head." the Need of Reinforcements. Food Prices in England. a Way They Have in the Army. Wheat Prices After the War. No. 2

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 3

A series of interesting letters dealing with the work of the Australian Red Cross in England, written by Mr. S…

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