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

Farming & the land, 1922

1,240 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 62

"Better Seed. Better Crops." The 'Running-out' Bogey in Relation to Wheat Growing

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 9

In agriculture, selection may be defined as the separation for purposes of breeding of plants (or stock) considered to be of…

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Items of Interest. Wheat for Germany

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 5

It was announced during the week that 6000 tons of Australian wheat have been sold to Germany, with the possibility of further sales…

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Telegraphic Wheat Pool Dividends. Sydney

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 4

The Minister for Agriculture announces dividends on the 1917-18 find 1920 wheat pools us follows, payable about April 12, absorbing nearly half…

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Cattle Prices Reduced At Homebush. (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 6

The Homebush, sales yesterday were the lowest for many years. Cattle, which realised from £30 to £40 per head two years…

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Cattle Breeding Restricted in Queensland (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 6

Cattle breeding in Queensland is being restricted, owing to the closing of the meat works. The effect of this will be felt…

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Sold to Germany. Australian Wheat Shipment Further Sales Possible

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 9

It was announcd on Wednesday that the shipment of 6000 tons of wheat by the ex-Austrian steamer Isonzo had been sold to…

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Vouluntary Wheat Pools Another Convert for the Voluntary System

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 8

"In Western Australia wheat grow ers have had compulsory Government Pools since. 1915-10 (writes Lindley Walker. Co-operative Wheat Co.,…

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Suspicious Fire Two Outbreaks at Pyrmont. Wool Store Saved

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 11

There are circumstances connected with a fire in the record room on the top floor of the stores of the Country Produce Selling…

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Farm-made "Super." How to Turn Accumulated Bones to Good Account

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 12

The following directions for making this invaluable fertiliser on a small scale may prove useful on farms where bones…

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DAIRYING. Safeguarding the Milker the Value of Silage

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 3

Silage is a great standby and insurance, not only against diminution of the products of dairy cows in lean periods, but against…

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Bogan Gate Farmers & Settlers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 9

At the annual meeting of the Bogan Gate branch of the Farmers and Settlers', the following office-bearers were elected: President, Mr. P…

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Farming Operations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 9

Owing to the dry spell many of the settlers are running short of water, and in some instances are out altogether and are carting for some…

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Local Sheep

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 April 1922 · page 1

Local sheep were well to the lore at Homebush last Monday. Mr. R. Bourke secured to 19s 10d for shred wethers, Mr. N. Lauraotns to 18s 1d…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 April 1922 · page 4

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 569. AGRICULTURAL…

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Poultry. Green Feed All the Year Round. a Poultry Farmers’ Crop Calendar

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 April 1922 · page 4

The following list tells the poultry farmer what and when to sow in order to maintain a constant supply of green feed for his birds throughout the…

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The Orchard. a Profitable Side-crop. Prepare Land Now for Strawberries

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 April 1922 · page 4

Planting time for strawberries will soon be to hand, and preparation of the ground should be started at once. Of the side-crops grown by…

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Unsurpassed Farming Property

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 April 1922 · page 2

To-day (Saturday) an opportunity will be given to these on the look out for a profitable farming proposition to secure what we believe to be one of…

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Local & General [?]o Farmers and Others

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 April 1922 · page 2

Be economical Save your tallow and kitchen fat, and get 5/- per kerosene tin full at the Cowra Soap Works, Brisbane street. Don’t forget to tell your friends…

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Dairying. Gervais Cheese. How to Make a Popular Dairy Product

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 April 1922 · page 4

Gervais cheese is made from half milk and half cream. If the cream is very rich in butter-fat the mixture may be two parts of milk to one of cream…

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The Compost Heap. How to Make a Valuable Farm Adjunct

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 April 1922 · page 4

The compost heap is a most valuable adjunct to the farm, and it is a very great pity that it is not more frequently to be found. A heap or pit can be made…

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