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

Farming & the land, 1924

1,338 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 37 of 67

Fodder Crops for Sheep Pay Both Farmer and Grazier

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 10

There is no practice that assists more towards the increased productiveness of a sheepowner's property than the growing of suitable fodder…

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Trespassing Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 2

William S. Fraser was fined £1, with 8- court costs and £11- professional fees, for allowing his sheep to trespass on a travelling stock…

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Wheat Three Questions About Wheat. Agents, Silo Charges, and Farmers’ Losses

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 3

In the State Parliament, several questions were asked by Capt. Dunn, who said: I desire to ask the Minister for Agriculture if it is a fact that…

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Orange Sheep Sale

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 4

Messrs. Leeds Bros., of Orange, will offer 2500 merino 4-tooth wethers at Orange saleyards on Thursday next, 28th inst. See advt. this…

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Unregistered Marks Sheep Owners Fined

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 3

Judging by the limit of the fine, the Legislature evidently regard this as a serious matter, said Mr. McDougall, P.M., at Young, in…

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Tichbourne Sheep Dipping on Co-operative System

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 7

The advice given by Mr. W. G. Dowling, stock inspector, last May to the Tichbourne farmers to Start a co-operative dip is bearing fruit…

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Sydney Wool Sales Opening September 15 (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 4

The Sydney wool sales open on September 15th. About 52,000 bales are to be offered…

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Forbes Court Matters Tuesday, August 19. Young Man Committed on Wheat Stealing Charge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 2

Edward John Smith was charged before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M., with stealing two bags of wheat, the value of 36-, and the property of…

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To Reduce Operating Costs More Points About Farm Planning

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 7

The lay-out of a farm, as pointed out in these notes last week, has a very definite relation to the cost of production. A number of factors must…

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Labor and the Farmer

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 6

Mr. M. M. Flannery, M.L.A., Writes: "My attention has been directed to an article in a recent issue of your paper, under the heading "Labor's…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Quandialla Rain and Crops

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 6

A further fall of 48 points of rain has been received since my last report, 35 points being received on Tuesday of last week and 13 points…

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Worms in Sheep

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 8

The area of New South Wales in which sheep are affected to a greater or less extent by worms is very large; in fact, apart from the very…

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Wheat Pools and Guarantee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 3

Mr. A. G. Manning, M.H.R., asked in the Federal House:—Having regard to the fact that recent rains hare, done much to ensure a…

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Tichborne Loading of Bulk Wheat

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 3

An inspection was made on Thursday of, the raised extension of the loading dump by officers of the Railway Department, members of…

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Wool Needs Abroad Prospects Continue Bright

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., write: French buyers continue to be the most active purchasers of wool privately in Sydney. That is to an…

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North Bangaroo State Farm. Local Land Board Considers Applications.and Allots Blocks Without Ballot

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 1

On Tuesday last the Local Land Board, with Mr. D. J. Kenny as Chairman and Messrs. Carroll and H. Russell Gibson as the other members,…

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Wool Needs Abroad

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 August 1924 · page 8

Winchcombe Carson Ltd., roport: French buyere continue to be the most active purchasers of wool privately in Sydney. That is to an…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 August 1924 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week under the personal supervision of the Minister of Agriculture, and are based largely on the experience of the Department. AGRICULTURAL…

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The Cotton Crop. Points in Planting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 August 1924 · page 2

Planting of cotton should take place in the spring, when all danger of frost is over, and when the soil has warmed up sufficiently to maintain steady…

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The Farm Vegetable Patch. Time to Plant Parsnips

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 August 1924 · page 2

A main crop sowing of parsnips is now seasonable. Spring sowing allows the plants to become established before dry conditions set in. The parsnip is a…

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