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

Farming & the land, 1917

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 10

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Grahame, M.L.A., Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 344…

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Agricultural. Water on the Farm. Varying Composition of Spring Water

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 10

The difference in the composition of the water in springs or wells depends upon the solvent action of the ground…

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Dairying. Feeding the Calf. Nature's Way Versus Hand Feeding

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 10

The present live stock position makes the rearing of as many calves as possible something of a national necessity. The requirements of the butcher are…

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Farmers!

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 3

For Highest Prices and Prompt Returns for your Hay, Chaff, Grain, etc., consign to Robett Robinsou & Co., Alexandria, one of the oldest and…

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FARMERS' & Settlers' Association. Cowra Branch

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above, held on Saturday afternoon, was attended by Messrs Wright (President), R. Thompson (hon. sec.),…

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The Case for "No." To Farmers and Settlers

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 2

The Executive body of our organisation directs you to vote "Yes," but gives no reasons. Will you be led by this body, or by common sense?…

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Cowra Farmers' & Settlers' Associatiom. Not Again8t the Referendum. a Motion Resolnded

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 2

When Mr. H. S. Henley, pursuant to notice, moved to rescind a motion passed at the previous meeting, there were present—Messrs J. Wright…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Wednesday, Deg. 12, 1917. Local and General To Farmers and Others!

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 2

Be economical! Save your tallow and kitchen Cat, 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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Wheat Handling

Western Champion · Thursday 13 December 1917 · page 29

When Mr. R. S. Drummond was appointed manager of the State Wheat Office at the beginning of last month there was a distinct feeling of…

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New Wheat

Western Champion · Thursday 13 December 1917 · page 30

Some new wheat, claimed by the grower, Mr. C. Ortlipp, of Bungowannah (about nine miles from Albury) to be a variety hitherto unknwon is…

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Wheat Prospects

Western Champion · Thursday 13 December 1917 · page 33

The Railway Commissioners during the week (says Saturday's "Sun") made their annual inspection of the whole of that part of the railway…

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Transit of Wool

Western Champion · Thursday 13 December 1917 · page 19

Messrs. Goldsborough Mort & Co., Ltd., Sydney, wired us on Tuesday afternoon as follows:—"The Railway Commissioners have now decided to…

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Weather and Crops

Western Champion · Thursday 13 December 1917 · page 19

A heavy wind and duststorm passed over the district on Saturday evening, and the crops, in places, suffered though we have not heard of any…

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The Wheat Competition

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 4

Mr. H. M. Somer, secretary of the Royal Agrciultural Society, and Several press representatives, were in town on Saturday last in connection…

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Resumption of Wool Carriage

Forbes Times · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 4
Also in The Forbes Advocate

The position in regard to congestion in Sydney wool stores having im proved to some extent, it has been arranged by the Sydney wool selling…

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Wool Away. Railway Restriction Lifted

Forbes Times · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 7

The following wire from Messrs Goldsbrough Mort and Co., was re ceived on the afternoon of-our last publication day (Tuesday.)…

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Commercial News. WOOL & Produce Reports

Forbes Times · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 7

Winchcombo Carson, Ltd, report that 57,000 sheepskins were offered at last week's Sydney auctions. Rates for woolly skins hold firm but shorts…

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Judging the Age of Sheep by the Teeth

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 7

Few buy a horse without opening the mouth and examining the teeth. They are one of the most certain guides to age. The cow's mouth…

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Wool to Be Carried on Railways

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 5

Advices were received locally on Wednesday last from various wool selling firms to the effect that the railways will now receive wool for…

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