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

Farming & the land, 1918

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Farmers!

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 2

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

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 2

The above on Saturday was presided over by Mr. H. S. Henley (vice president). Mr. S. Mellor was elected a…

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Unbranded Cattle

Forbes Times · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

It does not appear to be generally known that any unbranded cattle or horses above the age of 12 months, excepting camels or dromedaries,…

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Commercial News. WOOL & Produce Reports

Forbes Times · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 1

The Sydney Wool Selling Brokers' Association reports:—Wool: Appraisement No. 28, the eighth series of the present season,…

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No More Wheat Stoppage at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

At the present time, no wheat is being received at Forbes railway station. The trouble is that the agents for whom Messrs Pearce and…

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Varieties of Wheat. The Department's Recommendations for the Ensuing Season

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

The recommendations of the Department of Agriculture on the subject of varieties of wheat suitable for various purposes in…

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The Wheat Position. Question Discussed at West Wyalong. Lefroy Methods Advocated and Guarantee of 5s, Asked For

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

The public meeting called by the Shire President to consider the wheat question was held at the Shire Hall on Saturday last, the…

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Dealing with Stinkwort a Warning to Farmers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

From time to time "The Forbes Advocate" has impressed on farmers in Forbes district the necessity which exists for the clearing of their…

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Warwick Farm Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 3

Warwick Farm races on Saturday last resulted as under:—. Maiden Hanidcap: Jacka I, Donna Mona 2, Ireland 3…

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South-Western Slopes and Riverina. (Of which Wagga and Temora Farms are representative.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

For Grain or Hay—Yandilla King (early sowing). Marshall's No. 3 (early sowing). Bomen (mid-season sowing)…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Grenfell Branch

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

At the conclusion of the P. and A. meeting on Saturday, a meeting under the auspices of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held, to hear…

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To Save the Wheat

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 3

"Getting close to nature is generally believed to soften the asperities of life which surround the city dweller, but the warmth which some of the debaters have…

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Pastoral. Destructionof Prickly Pear. Advantages and Disadvantages of Various methods

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 10

A useful summary of the methods of destroying prickly pear that have been tried is given by the Biologist and Chief Inspector in the article referred…

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Wealth in Wheat. 57,000,000 Bushels for Export

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 11

In discussing the wheat estimate for 1917-18, the Government Statistician considers it a fair assumption that the grain contents of the…

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Agricultural and Pastoral. "For the Man on the Land. The notes are issued every week under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. C. Graliame. M. L. A minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 354. "Agricultural". Varieties of Wheat

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 10

The Department's Recommendations for the Ensuing season. the recommendations of the Department of Agriculture on the subject of…

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Harvest Report. Experiment Plots on Mr. Dan Berrell's Farm, Euglo

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 6

Experiment Plots were' established on the farm' of Mr: Dan Berrell, Euglo, the harvest results of which are now available. The land was…

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To farmers and Others

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 2

Be economical 1. 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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Pastoral. Tree Planting in Australia. Why it is Necessary

Western Champion · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 4

It has been characteristic of the pastoral and agricultural development of Australia that the policy of providing during seasons of plenty…

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Warwick Farm Races

Western Champion · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 12

The following are the results of the above races which were held on Saturday:- Maiden Handicap.—Jacka 1, Donna…

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Homebush Sales. Cattle Firm. Sheep Lower. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: 1800 cattle yarded, bulk mixed, market lower. Ferguson's steers £15/18/, Kingsley's cows £14/16/…

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