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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 57 of 83

Co-operation. the Farmers' Co-operative Grain Co., Ltd. (Extract from Sydney "Bulletin," 8/8/18)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 2

Farmers and Settlers' Co-operative Grain Co., Ltd. (Sydney).—At last the farmers of Australia are waking up and beginning to realise the…

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The Future of the Dairying Industry

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 3

In the Sydney newspapers of Tuesday, 18th June, 1918, the following interesting cable from London was published:—" An…

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Soldier Farmers the Pinnacle Estate Minister Replies to Critics

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 2

REFERRING to criticism in Sunday's Sun of the position of soldiers settled on the Pinnacle Estate, as contrasted with those on Ooma Estate, in the…

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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. 381. Agricultural. the Next Maize Crop. Spring Preparations

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 August 1918 · page 6

Spring ploughing in view of the planting of maize in the next two or three months, is an operation that can only be omitted in a few cases. Even whe[?]…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Saturday, August 24th, 1918 Local and General. To Farmers and Others!

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 August 1918 · page 2

Be economical! Save your tallow and kitchen fat, and get 10/- per kerosene tin full at the Cowra Soap Works, Brisbane Street Don't forget to tell your friends,…

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Cattle Sales

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

We would finally remind our readers of the special cattle sale to be held at the local Municipal yards tomorrow by Messrs Moore, Brooke…

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The Wheat Pool

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly last Wednesday Mr. A. G. Manning elicited the following information from the Minister for Agriculture in…

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Wool After the War

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. write:—Before the war the world's production of wool was set down as follows —Australia 645 million lbs., South…

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Forbes Police Court. No Notice About Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

This morning, before Mr Helm, P.M., John G. Halpin was fined £1, and 27/- costs, for travelling sheep across Forbes Common without…

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Local and General. District Sheep at Homebush

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

District offerings at Homebush last Monday included 34 xbred lambs from Mr. W. A. Douglas, "Milvale," which sold at 30/11 per head at…

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Commercial News Wool, Stock & PRODUCE

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 4

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report under date 23th August, 1918:—Wool:—Shearing is now becoming more general. The recent rains have…

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Field Wheat Competition a Plea For Healthy Rivalry Between Wheat Growers of the West

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 1

At the recent Trundle Show, Mr G. W. Walker, representing the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society, outlined the Society's Third…

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100,000 Prisoners Surrendering Like Sheep Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 3

The Australians and British resumed their advance, and reached Lion, Pozieres and Contaimaison. The degree of confusion behind the…

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Wool After the War

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. write: --Before the war the world's prod action of wool was set down as follows; Australasia, 645 million lbs.; South…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 2

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. 381…

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Stealing Sheep Skins Acoused Says He Picked Them Up

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 2

Before Mr. Jennings, S.M. Kenneth Jeffrey was charged with stealing two sheepskins, valued at 24/-, the property of Arthur W…

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To Farmers and Others!

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 2

Be economical! Save your tallow and kitchen fat, and get 10/- per kerosene tin full at the Cowra Soap Works, Brisbane Street Don't forget to tell yonr friends,…

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The Future of the Dairying Industry

Western Champion · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 6

In the Sydney newsapers of Tuesday, 18th June, 1918, the following interesting cable from London was published:—"An English bred Friesian…

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Dipping Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 3

It is not generally Known that stockowners must notify the inspector of stock in their district at least three days prior to dipping their…

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To Wheat Buyers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 3

In to-day's "Advocate" Messrs. Lindley Walker & Co., Ltd. (local agent, Mr H. N. Walker), Pearce & Williams, and George Rath & Son…

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