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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 71 of 77

A Bogus Sheep-dip

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1917 · page 2

The Queensland' Department of Agriculture and Stock has drawn attention to the fact that a mixture is being sold in the soutg-western part of…

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Sheep Sale at Goulburn

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 November 1917 · page 2

Messrs O. H. Furner and Co. and the Pastoral Finance Association Ltd. (Goulburn branch), agents in conjunc tion, report having held a very…

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Pastoral. Classing Farmers' Wool Under the Appraisement System

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 10

The handling of wool in farmers' lots under the present conditions was discussed by the Sheep and Wool Expert in an address to the members of the Holbrook…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 November 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. 342…

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Farmers!

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 2

For Highest Prices and Prompt Returns for your Hay, Chaff, Grain, etc., coneign to Robert Robinson & Co., Alexandria, one of the oldest and…

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Cowra Farmers and Conscription

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of Cowra F. & S. Assn., to be held on 8th December, Mr. Henley will move 'That the following motion carried at the November meeting be rescinded:—…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1917. Local and General To Farmers and Others!

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 2

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

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THE Western Champion AND Parkes and District Representative. Thursday, November 29 the Wheat Muddle

Western Champion · Thursday 29 November 1917 · page 24

"There appears to be a likelihood of the farmers having to stack their wheat at home this year. The Government do not feel inclined to even…

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On the Land for the Man on the Land. Agricultural Water on the Farm. The Various Sources

Western Champion · Thursday 29 November 1917 · page 21

The uses to which water is put on the farm are classified by the Chemist of the Department of Agriculture, under the following headings:—…

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Big Cattle Sale

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 4

The well-known stock salesman, Mr. W. H. Wheatley, is holding a big special cattle sale of 5,000 head at Goulburn on Thursday,…

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Wheat Siios

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 4

The Department of Agriculture last week opened tenders for the construction of 71 country silos for the storage of wheat and the supply…

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Cattle Sale at Goulburn

Forbes Times · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 5

Messrs O. H. Furner and Co., and The Pastoral Finance Association Ltd (Goulburn Branch) agents in conjunction, report having held a most…

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Disease in Wheat

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 4

The report from Forbes that what was considered a new disease in wheat had appeared towards the Boyd end of the district was brought…

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To Preserve Butter Without Salt

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 2

Place the butter in a clean pan over the five to melt gently, but not to boil. All the watery particles being thus evaporated, the curd falls to the…

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Successful Cattle Sale at Goulburn

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 2

MESSRS O. H. FURNER & Co. and The PASTORAL FINANCE ASSOCIATION LTD. (Goulburn Branch), agents in conjunction, report having held a most successful cattle sale at Goulburn…

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The World's Wool Supply

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 7

The importance of Australia as a source of wool supply is forcibly demonstrated in some recent published figures. The world's annual clip is…

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John Bridge and Wool Selling Charges

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 5

In our last issue there appeared an article headed "A Rejoinder from John Bridge and Co.," that was well worth consideration by every man on…

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Wool Sales Resume Shipments for America

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. write: —"Wool appraisements were resumed in Sydney last Monday and will continue right on to Christmas…

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Commercial News. Wool Report. Shipments for America

Forbes Times · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., write:—"Wool appraisements were resumed in Sydney last Monday and will continue right on to Christmas. Nearly…

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New Disease in Wheat. Discovery in Forbes District

Forbes Times · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 7

During our recent trip along the Forbes-Stockinbingal railway we brought under notice what was stated to be a new disease in wheat…

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