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

Farming & the land, 1926

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Monument to Wheat Pioneers

Western Champion · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 11

At the last conference of the Country Press Association in Sydney, a movement (initiated by Mr. J. Moses) was taken up for the purpose of…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool Under Government Control

Western Champion · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 15

Says the "Daily Guardian" of 15th inst.:—One of the biggest moves yet made in connection with the handling of wheat is contemplated by Mr…

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Agricultural. Soil-improving Crops. Their Economy and Utilisation

Western Champion · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 19

In many cases, farmers postpone the day of introducing soil improving crops because they do not care to grow a crop for the apparently…

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Goonoo Sheep Sale

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 10

The sheep sale at Goonoo, Wellington district, is an annual fixture, and attracts buyers from all parts, because the sheep are always a very choice…

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Wool Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 10

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd. report under date, 16th March : For our sale to-day we submitted a catalogue of 7,969 bales, which…

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Local Wool Clips

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 9

A good number of district wools were Included in last Monday’s Sydney offerings. Winchcombe, Carson’s clearances comprised: R. G…

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Current Topics Orange Sheep Sale

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 10

Messrs. McNeilly, Crampton and Martin, Ltd., stock and property salesmen, of Orange, will conduct a special sale of 20,000 wool-growers and…

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Latest Markets Wool Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 10

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. report under date, 17th March, as follows : The 18th series of sales concluded…

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Items of Interest Cattle Values Will Rise

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 10

Mr. Stan Coward, of Riverslea, Cowra, who is holidaying with his family in the city, returned home last week to glimpse his property for a few…

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Firm Wool Demand Supplies in Great Britain

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 8

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date 18th March, 1926, as follows:— Any doubts held as to the soundness…

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Commercial Strong Wool Demand Prices Generally Firmer

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report:— Bidding generally showed decided vigor at our Sydney wool sale on Monday. Super merino fleece lines failed to…

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Sydney Wool Auctions Value in Growers Favor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 9

The secretary, Farmers and Graziers Co-op. reports:-- At our sale on the 15th inst. we offered an excellent selection, including…

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Girral Sports Popular Farmer Competition

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 1

A most popular farmer competition will be held in conjunction with the Girral Public Hall Sports and Ball which are to be held on Easter…

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Easter Time the Farmers and Graziers’ Co-operatice Co. an Invitation

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 8

is cordially extended to all our country clients and friends, when visiting Sydney at Easter, to utilise the facilities we have specially provided for heir convenience in our spacious Reception Room, at Headquarters, Cirular Quay…

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Excited Sheep Market

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

No lack of vigor was noticeable in bidding for sheep at Homebush last Thursday. Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd, report that only 20,000 head were…

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Trundle Sheep Killed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 5

Mr. Sep. Bloomfield lost 12 sheep during the week, the sheep being killed by dogs. The town is full of dogs without owners, and it is a wonder…

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Infested Sheep Importation Prohibited

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 5

A proclamation by the Governor in Council in N.S.W. has been published in the Gbvernment Gazette" notifying that, owing to the fact that…

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High Prices for Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

According to a telegram which we received from. Homebush yesterday, some excellent prices were realised at the sales, 16,000 sheep being…

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Wheat Memorial Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 1

Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw has received the following additional donations to the fund: Jas. Porter 10/; S. R. Marshman, W. C. Lloyd, A. P…

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Champion Wheat Gerogery First, Temora Second

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 4

The decision of the Royal Agricultural Society in connection with the champion of champions prize for the State's best wheat has just been made…

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