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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 46 of 74

Dairying. Milk Fever. Treatment and Prevention in Brief

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 August 1927 · page 8

The cause of this disease is unknown, and it is perhaps most frequently seen in heavy milking animals usually at the third or subsequent calving. The…

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Cattle

Western Champion · Thursday 1 September 1927 · page 12

The effects of the recent dry weather was plainly noticeable in the various sections of this class. Mr. R. Gibson, of Condobolin, whose choice…

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Sheep

Western Champion · Thursday 1 September 1927 · page 12

The exhibition of sheep, especially in the merino sections, both in fine and strong wool, was a very fine one and competition was so keen that it…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1927 · page 6

Schute, Bell, and Co., Ltd., report: —Confidence in the strength of the wool market is well maintained, with resumption of auction sales this week…

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Local and General High Class Imported Cattle. for Kikiamah Stud

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1927 · page 3

It is pleasing to note that two very valuable beef shorthorn cattle have been secured for the Kikiamah stud. Lust week Mrs. C. A. Carter…

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On the Land Pastoral Country Wool Selling “Your Money!”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 10

Recognised authorities stress the necessity on the part of wool growers, who sell their wool in-the country, to make sure that the contracts…

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Sheep Judging Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 5

Open to sons of members, under 21 years of age. -- E. Frecklington 1, M. C. Milthorpe 2…

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Wool Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 7

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd. report under date August 25th, as follows:— On the eve of the opening of the…

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SILK v. WOOL

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 10

Press cables state that the Minister for Customs (Mr. Pratten) has instrumental in making arrangements for the establishment of an…

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Safety in Silage Its Value to the Wheat and Sheer Farmer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 9

Every wheat grower should keep a flock of sheep to assist in the effective working of the farm. The number of sheep carried will depend upon…

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Current Topics Yesterday's Wool Sales

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 6

Competition was good at Sydney wool sales yesterday, and values ruled firm. Excellent clearances were effected…

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Latest Markets Wool Prospects Bright. New Season’s Sales

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date August 25, as follows: It is cheering to note that a wool authority recently stated that…

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Sydney Wool Sales Values Very Firm (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 1

We received the following wire from Winchcombe Carson Ltd. this morning:— "We sold 7800 bales of wool at our…

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New Season' Wool Sales Opening was Animated Best Lines 5 Per Cent Up

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 16

Animated Conditions ruled at the opening auction of the 1927-28 Sydney wool selling season, which was begun on Monday at the Sydney Wool…

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Farmers and Settlers Girral Branch

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 16

A meeting of the above was held on the 27th ultimo, when the following members were present; Messrs N. Nielsen (chair) W. G. Hamilton,…

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Farmers' Stock No Profit in Mongrels

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 5

The number of farmers who realise that the best live stock is the most profitable, is annually increasing, and during the last few years there has…

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Farmers’ Friends Secondary Industries

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 7

Few persons ever pause to correlate primary industry with the liquor trade. Breweries and distilleries, however, are among the best…

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To-day's Court. Loitering Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 2

A. J. Denis, a drover, was before the Court on three charges of failing to travel sheep the required distance, viz., 6 miles per day. He was fined…

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A Good Wool Sale

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 4

The buoyant selling conditions existing on the Sydney wool market are illustrated by the sale of Mr. William Stafford's Yellow, Mountain clip, from…

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£ 1,352,000 Big Irrigation Scheme Lachlan Lands Wheat Farms to Replace Scrub

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 1

The Government has decided to place £100,000 on this year’s loan estimates for the starting of a water conservation scheme on the Lachlan, which will cost £1,352,000. A huge storage dam at Wyangla is contemplated, which, in…

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