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

Farming & the land, 1928

1,870 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 42 of 94

Sydney Stock Sales The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co., Ltd., wired us on Monday afternoon:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 4

The sheep market was firmer at Homebush to-day. Prime cattle were dearer. Others were firm."…

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Homestead Farms Conversion and Reappraisement Big Meeting at Weethalle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 4

A large and enthusiastic meeting of Homestead Farmers, convened by Mr. A. B. Grellman (Hon. Secretary of the Wyalong District Council…

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Fallow and Crop Tullibigeal Competition Judge's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 3

In forwarding his report of the fallow section of the fallow and crop competition being conducted by the Tullibigeal branch of the Agricultural…

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Better Farming Train Visit to the District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 4

A reminder is given that the Better Farming Train will be at Barmedman on Friday next, 29th June; Wyalong Central, June 30; Lake Cargelligo,…

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Wheat Growing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 2

Summary of lecture given by Mr. H. Bartlett, Senior Agricultural Instructor, on the occasion of the visit of the Better Farming Train…

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Pleuro in Cattle Veterinary Officer's Report Interesting Description

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 6

AN exhaustive, report on pleuro-pneumonia in cattle has been completed by Mr. H. G. Belschner, B.V.Sc., of Orange, the Government Veterinary…

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Common at Wet Period Control of FootCrot in Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 8

Foot-rot in, sheep is a disease to the development and spread of which rains and moisture are most conducive, and there is always a possibility,…

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The Farmer. Does Sucking Calves Spoil Cows for Milking?

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 3

Ideas held about the management of cows vary considerably; some are really practical, others mere theory. The notion that allowing…

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Farmers & Settlers Trundle District Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 2

A very representative meeting of delegates from many branches was held in the Trundle Memorial Hall on the 13th inst. The following motions…

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Better Farming Train

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 4

Instructive information on wheels of progress might aptly describe this train of wonderful interest. We cannot conceive any better method of…

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Better Farming Train Wealth Of Knowledge Broadcast Exhibition Appreciated

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 4

The Better Farming Train came to Forbes yesterday on its tour of education, spreading knowledge acquired by experts over a period of thirty years and more. It has brought with it practical demonstrations of the most…

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Wool Sales

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 8

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report under date 20th June:—At our sale this week we offered a catalogue of about 800 bales to a good attendance…

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Wheat Championships. N.S.W. Farmers' Score

Western Champion · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 9

N.S.W. farmers have won both of the first Commonwealth wheat championship prizes, offered by the Royal Agriqultural Society of N.S.W…

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Our Cereal Wealth. District Wheat Deliveries

Western Champion · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 8

The following particulars of the wheat delivered at the various railway sidings in this district for the last four seasons have been supplied…

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Better Farming Train a Rural School on Wheels. Results of Research and Experience. Four Thousand People visit the Train

Western Champion · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 5

The Better Farming Train has come and gone. And one of the chief impressions left by its visit is that its stay was altogether too short. It is…

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British Farmers. Invitation to Parkes

Western Champion · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 7

As a result of Mr. E. C. Glover's foresight an invitation has been sent to the British Farmers' Delegation, who will be touring Australia at the…

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Top Prices for Fat Sheep and Cattle

Cowra Free Press · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 7

Messrs. N. C. Bellamy and Co. obtained the following top prices at the fortnightly stock sales on Tuesday last: Merino wethers, 4 years,…

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The Wool Clip Fewer Sheep for Shearing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 3

It is doubtful if the coming Australian clip will show any advance on the production of the past season. The Commonwealth is only pasturing…

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Commercial Wool Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 3

N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. report under date June 20:— The final series of sales for the statistical wool year were held on…

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Wool Production in Argentina

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 4

According to the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, U.S.A., production of wool in Argentina in 1927 Is estimated at 322,000,000 pounds, against…

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