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

Farming & the land, 1928

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Have Big Council Instead of Many Branches Farmers & Settlers' Scheme Forbes Disagrees

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 3

An attempt is being made by the Farmers and Settlers Association of this district to diminish the number of councils in…

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Commercial District Sheep

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 4

An upward trend was noticeable in sheep and lamb rates at Homebush on Monday week. Supplies totalled 26,000 head. Only moderate…

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Sheep at Homebush

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 4

Supplies at the Homebush auctions last Thursday totalled 36,000 sheep and lambs. Prime wethers carrying good skins changed hands at recent…

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Increase in Wool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 6

Big strides were made last year in the wool industry. The total number of sheep in the State was 8,447,750 and those shorn numbered 8,367,391…

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Wool Problems Private Sale Opposed Graziers' Conference

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 6

Steps to minimise the growing prac tice of private Wool-buying in the country was discussed at the Federal Graziers' Conference, which was held…

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World's Wool Clip Force of Wider Demand

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., write:—The total wool clip of the world in 1927 is estimated to have reached the approximate equivalent weight of…

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Sydney Stock Sales The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd wiredu's on Monday afternoon:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

"The sheep market was unaltered at homebush today. Caltic were dearer."…

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Much Annoyed With Forbes Grazier Farming Train Official's Wrath

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

The authorities on the Better Framing Train are very much annoyed with Mr. Thornton of Forbes, Who recently condemned the [?]lling exhibition…

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West Wyalong Advocate Tuesday, June 19, 1928 The Government and the Homestead Farmer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 4

There is widespread dissatisfaction throughout this and surrounding districts witht the administration, of the present Minister for Lands with…

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Better Farming Train Stop at Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 6

Following upon representations made through the Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., advice has been received from the Minister for…

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Homestead Farms Re-appraisement and Conversion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

A meeting was hed at Mr. R. J. Cafe's Depot, Ungarie, on Saturday afternoon last, in connection with the above matter. Mr. H. C. Dryden was…

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Farmers and Settlers Bellarwi Branch

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 7

At a meeting of Bellarwi branch of the F.S.A. the following members were present: Messrs E. Hausler (President, J.C. Zacher, A. C. Zacher, R…

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Experiment Farm Stock to Compete at Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 3

At last week’s P., A. and H. Association meeting Mr. J. Y. Freebairn inquired whether stock from the Experiment Farm would be allowed to…

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Better Hours For Convenience of Farmers Placing Wheat in Silos

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 4

By payment of overtime, tantamount to a guarantee of 32- per week, silo gates will be opened for one hour earlier and one hour…

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World's Wool Clip Force of Wider Demand

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report : The total wool clip of the world, in 1927 is estimated to have, reached the approximate equivalent weight of…

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Crop Insurance Explanations Forwarded How Farmers Are Paid Farmers Discontented

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 7

At a recent Farmers and Settlers' Association meeting in Forbes, members expressed surprise with the decisions given in several cases where…

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Wool and Skin Buyers Would Welcome Scheme For Compulsory Licensing Preventing Stealing

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 7

That wool and skin buyers should he registered and that they should be forced to keep books with the signatures of all…

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The Wheat Pool Forbes in Favor of It Decision at F. & S. Conference Stabilising Industry

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 5

The value to farmers of the proposed wheat pool by the Government was referred to by Mr. H. K. Nock, of Parkes, at the annual District…

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Better Farming Train

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 6

We sincerely hope that Condobolin will do its part well in connection with the visit of the Better Farming Train next Friday. In other districts…

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The Farmer. Mixing Milk to Secure Equal Quality

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 5

It is only the inexperienced that think all cows give milk of equal quality. Those familiar with their produce know that they vary…

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