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

Farming & the land, 1928

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Better Farming Train. Pasture Improvement

Western Champion · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 11

An address on the above subject was delivered by Mr. A. W. Moodie, Assistant Agrostologist, of the Department of Agriculture, during the stay of the…

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Control of Bunt. Experiments at Cowra Farm

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 6

Experiments have been carried out by the Department of Agriculture at the Wagga, Cowra and Temora…

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Better Farming Train Wheat Growing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 12

Lecture delivered by Mr. E. S. Clayton, Chief Experimentalist, on the occasion of the visit of the Better Farming Train:—…

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Stud Sheep Sales

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 9

At the above sales in Sydney last Tuesday we notice the following: British breeds: On a/c. of W. A. O.Neil, “Hill View,” Cowra: Twenty…

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Fluke in Sheep

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 7

On account of sheep introduced into the Barmedman district from fluke infected areas, Mr. Webster drew attention to the treatment of fluke in these…

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Better Farming Train Treatment of the Wool Clip

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 2

Lecture delivered by Mr. L. H. Beveridge, Sheep and Wool Instructor, on the occasion of the visit of the Better Farming Train:—…

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Australias Wheat King An Object Lesson in Successful Farming

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 6

Australia's greatest wheat grower is Mr. F. W. G. Liebe of Wubin, West Australia, who expects this year to sow 20,000 acres of the golden grain…

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Vic. Wheat Crop Influence of Border Railways (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 1

The Victorian wheat crop yield is estimated at 50,000,000 bushels, of which 2,000,000 bushels have been grown in an area served by border…

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Why Sheep Prefer Top Dressed to Unmanured Pastures

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 8

The main reasons are (1) The percentage of mineral ingredients is higher in the top dressed pasture and the animals needs for such substances…

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Commercial the Wool Industry. Confidence its Foundation

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 6

WinchCombe, Carson Ltd. report under date ,4th July, 1928:— Over the last twenty years the quantity of wool sold on the Sydney…

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On the Land Pastoral Live Stock Statistics. System of Collection. Minister Gives Reasons for CHANGE.[Specially written for the “Free Press”]

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 4

Replying to representations made by the Graziers’ Association, the Minister for Agriculture has given reasons for the recent change in the…

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Sydney Stock Sales The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd. wired its on Thursday afternoon:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 6

"The sheep market was dearer at Homebush to-day. Cattlo were very strong."…

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Better Farming Train At Tulli. and Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 2

The Better Farming Train proved a most popular medium of education at every stopping place in this district, which offers great opportunities for…

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Better Farming Train Pasture Improvement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 8

An address on this subject won delivered by Mr. L. W. McLennan, Assistant Agrostologist of the Department of Agriculture, at the Better…

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Better Farming Train Diseases of Stock

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 7

Lecture delivered by Mr. W. Webster, Veterinary Officer, on the occasion of the visit of the Better Farming, Train:—…

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Buttenshaw at Wyalong Farmers' Grievances

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 8

On June 27, Mr. Buttenshaw turned the first sod of the Wyalong-Wamboyne railway. Residents have been advocating the construction of this…

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ERRATA In Sheep Show Schedule

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 3

Through a misconception, two errors have crept in to the printing in the Sheep Show schedule, and two Important clauses are not…

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Hullo Forbes Tries Broadcasting. Boosting Sheep Show

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 2

Hullo, hullo, station 2FC speaking. We are going to tell you about the Forbes Sheep Show--" If something [?]ke that were broad…

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Sheep Industry

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 3

During the last ten years or so, the Bland Shire has firmly established its name as a great wheat producing district. The name, 'Bland', however, has…

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Wool Classes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 3

These classes commenced on 26th April and are held at the showground every Wednesday. The morning class commences at 11 a.m. and concludes…

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