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

Farming & the land, 1918

1,648 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 34 of 83

The Farmer. What Is a Good Dairying Cow?

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 7

The good dairy cow is one which will convert a large quantity of feed into a correspondingly large amount of valuable dairy products…

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Farm and Field Original Articles. Intensive Cultivation

Forbes Times · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 2

The problem of successful farming nowadays, and particularly the problem of small holdings, must depend for its solution on intensive culture, which…

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For the Man on the Land. Farmers and Settlers' Association Active

Forbes Times · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 8

That the executive of the Farmers and Settlers' Association is alert in the interests of the man on the land is amply demonstrated by a letter…

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Water Requirements. of Dairy Cows

Forbes Times · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 1

Talking of the water requirements of the cow, Professor Humphery, of Wisconsin, U.S.A., told a gathering of farmers that a cow that is…

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Another working Bee. For Roach's Farm

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 4

Another working bee is being arranged to go to Soldier Roach's farm on Sunday, as many are desirious of helping who cannot get…

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'Knights of Douglas' Working Bee on Soldier Roach's Farm. Splendid Response of Volunteers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 4

The movement initiated by the West Wyalong Win-the-War League for a working bee to go to the farm of ex-Private W. H. Roach…

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Conversions [?] Home Stead Farms

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 6

[?] [?] [?] [?] Homestead Selection, Homestead Grant, Conditional Purchase Least…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land. 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. 366. Agricultural. Water on the Farm. What is Suitable for Human Consumption

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 11 May 1918 · page 3

In judging of the suitability of a water for drinking purposes, other factors must be considered than in the cases hitherto dealt with. As a general…

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Farmers!

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 11 May 1918 · page 1

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

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Saturday, May 11th, 1918 Local and General To Farmers and Others!

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 11 May 1918 · page 2

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

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Water Requirements. Of Dairy Cows

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 11 May 1918 · page 3

Talking of the water requirements of the cow, Professor Humphrey of Wisconsin, U.S.A., told a gathering of farmers that a cow that is producing…

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Dairying. Building Up a Dairy Herd. The Choice of a Bull

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 11 May 1918 · page 3

The upbuilding of a dairy herd by constructive breeding, was the subjcct of a short address by Professor J. J. Hooper at a meeting of dairy farmers…

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The Wheat Crop. This Year's Prospects

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 4

The prospects for the coming wheat crop have improved since the Government announced that it intended to guarantee four shillings…

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Wheat Problem. What Bulk Handling Means

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 4

MR.GEORGE W. WALKER, of Mark Lane, Sydney, is an authority on the handling of wheat. At the Royal Show he gave wheat farmers and others some…

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Wheat Cargoes. Allotment of American Ships

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 3

The Assistant-Minister for the Navy (Mr. Poynton) confirms the announcement that the National War Trade Board of America has…

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Wool Review. Winchcombe, Carson's Annual Report

Forbes Times · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 4

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd,. forwards us a copy of their 29th annual wool review, and as usual it is crammed with matters of interest to…

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A Wheat storage Problem. Protection From Weevils

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 3

A few months ago a special committee was appointed to investigate the important question of weevil infestation of wheat, and their…

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Farmers and Settlers. Back Creek Branch

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 3

A meeting of the Back Creek Farmers and Settlers Association' was held at "Fairview," on Saturday, 4th inst Present—Messrs W…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land. 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. 366. Agricultural. Water on the Farm. What is Suitable for Human Consumption

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 May 1918 · page 8

In judging of the suitability of a water for drinking purposes, other factors must be considered than in the cases hitherto dealt with. As a general…

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Water Requirements. Of Dairy Cows

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 May 1918 · page 8

Talking of the water requirements of the cow, Professor Humphrey of Wisconsin, U.S.A., told a gathering of farmers that a cow that is producing…

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