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

Farming & the land, 1927

1,475 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 31 of 74

Wool Production. South Australian Clip

Western Champion · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 1

As early estimates of sheep flocks and wool production in South Australia have been asked for, the Government Statist (Mr. W. L. Johnston)…

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Australia's Wealth in Wheat. Cultivation Rapidly Extending

Western Champion · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 9

Wheat is one of the world's greatest products. It is the raw material of bread which has been well described as the staff of life. Its consumption…

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New Wheat Fields. Reclaiming Huge Belts of Country

Western Champion · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 15

A new wheat province is being carved out by sturdy settlers, in the undeveloped country between Cargellico and Hillston, on the Lower Lachlan…

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Wheat Transport. Bulk Handling and Grading. Address by Mr. E. Harris

Western Champion · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 14

Mr. E. Harris, Manager of the Government Grain Elevators delivered an address in the Council Chambers on Monday evening, under the auspices…

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Can We Grow Too Much Wheat. No, says Mr. Trethowan, the demand is Increasing

Western Champion · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 19

"Can we grow too much wheat? No! The demand is increasing. The United States, a few years ago a large exporting country, how just about…

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Winter Schools for Farmers, 1927

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 6

Arrangements have been made for the annual Winter School for Farmers to be held at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College from 28th June…

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Weather and Crops. Western District—Parkes Centre

Western Champion · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 14

In his monthly report for May Mr. H. Bartlett, Senior Agricultural Instructor, writes:- The month of May has been…

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On the Land Pastoral Wool Matters Replies to Resolutions

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 4

Replies have been received from the Sydney Wool Selling Brokers by the Graziers’ Association to certain resolutions carried by the…

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A Gilgandra Wheat Farm

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 4

Probably the largest area owned by the same people under wheat in the West, is that belonging to Messrs. W. Berry and Sons, of Trundle. We…

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Wheat Land at Tullamore

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 4

It is reported that the Government are to throw open 28,000 acres of land in the wheat belt area, north of Tullamore, which is about 20 miles…

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Grow More Wheat. Australia's Opportunity

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 8

Australian wheatgrowers get many blasts of pessimism concerning the future of their industry, and too often a temporary wave of depression is…

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Grow More Wheat Australia’s Opportunity

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 3

Australian wheat growers get many blasts of pessimism concerning the future of their industry and the often a temporary wave of depression is…

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Sheep Stealing Graziers Review Situation Position to Be Remedied

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 1

Dwellers in the cities are no doubt of the opinion that sheep stealing is no longer rife in country districts, but according to statements made at…

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Severe or Lenient ? Farmers Express Divergent Views. About Young P.p. Board. Similar Action in Both Cases

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 1

Two views were expressed by farmers in letters to the Young Pastures Protection Board, read at…

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Winter Schools for Farmers, 1927

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 10

Arrangements have been made for the annual Winter School for Farmers to be held at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College from 28th June to…

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Miscellaneous Sheep Market

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 June 1927 · page 3

Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd., report under date 3rd June:—53,535 sheep were penned, aggregating 88,294 for the week, comprising all descriptions…

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Wagga Cattle Sals

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 7

The Associated Selling Agents of Wugga report having hold the usual fortnightly sale of cattle in the Municipal sale yards on the 2nd inst, when…

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Bulk Handling of Wheat Expert Gives Advice Parkes Farmers' Appreciation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 4

The chilly weather of Monday failed to keep a large number of enthusiasts from attending a meeting at Parkes to hear an address by Mr. E. Harris, Manager of the Government Elevators. Someone overlooked the fact that it was…

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Grow More Wheat Australia's Opportunity

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 6

Australian wheat growers get many blasts of pessimism concerning the future of their industry and too often a temporary wave of depression is…

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Wheat Silos Hours of Working. "Insufficient," Says Mr. F. ALLISON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 2

At the meeting of the Farmers & Settlers' Association, the question of opening silos earlier in the season was raised by Mr. A. J. Collits. He gave…

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