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

Farming & the land, 1926

1,383 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 43 of 70

Farm Engineering When Sinking a Tank. Selection of a Site

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 8

Very careful consideration should be given to the selection of a site for a tank. The most important point is a good…

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The Man on the Land Power Farming Power v. HORSES

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 8

The following paper on “Power Farming,” prepared by Mr. W. H. Scarr, representative of the International Harvester Co. in the Central…

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Farmers’ Conference Mr. Twigg Wants Members of Parliament Barred From Executive. Motion Defeated on the Voices

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 6

On Wednesday Conference entered upon the discussion of the comprehensive business paper at 3.30 p.m., after deciding by a majority vote to…

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Savage Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 2

Condobolin golfers are worried by crows, who dart down and take possession of the balls. But this does not compare with the troubles of…

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Homebush Sales Sheep Market Firm

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 2

On account, of the stoppage of work amongst the casing Employees, the sheep sales were considerably delayed' at Homebush to-day. About 31,319…

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How Wheat is Sold Farmers As Catspaws Sidelights on Gambles

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 3

If you want to make money out of wheat, don't grow it. Before you own it sell it, then buy it, and sell it again!…

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Trouble at Abattoirs Sheep Sales Delayed (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 1

Owing to industrial trouble at the Abattoirs this morning, the Homebush sheep sales were delayed two hours. Another effort was re-commenecd…

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Co-operative Wheat Pooling Supported by F.S.A. Conference Australian Parity Essential (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 1

The Farmers and Settlers conference to-day resolved to give assistance and support to the co-operative pooling and warehousing wheat…

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Farm Engineering When Sinking a Tank Selection of a Site

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 2

Very careful consideration should be given to the seleetiou of a site for a tank. The most important point is a good…

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A Drop In Sheep Rates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 8

A fall ranging up to 3s per head was noticeable in sheep and lamb values at Homebush last Thursday. Medium to poor cattle at times were…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Notes are issued every week, by direction of the Honorable the Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. Dairying. Stagnant Creek Water. And Two Cases of Sliminess in Cream

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 6

The significance of the cow's water supply in relation to the quality of its product is emphasised by recent field investigations on "slimy" milk. The…

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Wheat Position Coming Season

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 2

The Secretary of the Farmers and Graziers' Co-op.. Co., writes: Our latest advices from our London representatives indicate:…

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The Farmers & Graziers' Co-op. Company Another Successful Year

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 2

The Ninth Annual Meeting of The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Grain, Insurance and Agency Company, Ltd., was held at the Railway…

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Farmers—Why Carry Over

Western Champion · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 20

There are many wheat growers who, after a season where the sowing has been hindered or shortened through the wet conditions prevailing, are…

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Wool Firm Wool Market

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 9

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. report under date 12/8/26:— French, German and local woollen [?] operators have purchased…

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Wheat Position Coming Season

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 6
Also in The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette

The Secretary, of the Farmers and Graziers’ Co-op. Co. writes :— Our latest advices from our London representatives indicate :…

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Latest Markets Wool Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 5

New Zealand Loan, and Mercantile Ag., Co., Ltd., report under date 11/8/26:— Since our last report, opportunity…

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Farmers Hit Maize Crops Fail in South Africa (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 1

South African farmers are badly hit by the failure of the maize crop. There will be no maize available for export this year. although there…

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Warwick Farm Races "Advocate's" Selections (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 1

Hurdle Race, about 2 miles 1 fur. (1.15)—Woomera 1, Mungie Bundie 2, Brown Super 3. Donman Handicap, 6 fur., (1.45)—…

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