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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 49 of 94

Mass Production Important to Farmers Facts About the Tractor

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 3

In its latest advertisement, the international Harvester Company of Australia Pty., Ltd., announces striking reductions in the price of the…

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Wamboyne Railway Wheat Stacking Sites

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 4

On his recent visit to West Wyalong representations were made to the Honorable E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., Minister for Works and Railways to the…

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Wool Glasses Local Student's Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 6

The final of the series of wool classes conducted at West Wyalong by the Department, was held on Wednesday last, at the conclusion of which…

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On the Land Pastoral Bradford and Wool Values. Seasonable “Bear” Remarks. Growers Will Not Unduly WORRY.(Specially Written for the “Free Press”)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 4

Bradford is having its seasonal wave of pessimism again. Cabled reports tell us that the President of the British Wool Federation remarks…

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Wool and Substitutes the Sheep's Staple Dominant

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 10

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: For some time local fellmongered merino wools have been difficult to sell. Over the past week, however,…

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Sheep Show Personalities

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 5

The President, Mr. R. H. Beddie; the Secretary, Mr. K. O. Anderson; and the Judges. Reading from left to right: Major Hinton (Longwool), Messrs. E. I. tody (Merino), R. H. Beddie, K. O. Anderson, and J. Quinn (Sheep Dogs)…

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The Farmer. Ailments and Remedies

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 3

Colic makes attacks suddenly. The horse may show every symptom of distress and [?] get up, begin eating and been relieved, only to be in…

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Forbes Sheep Show

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 11

Forbes sheep show which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last attracted good attendence and the number and quality of the exhibits…

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Store Cattle. Separate Sales at Homebush

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 7

Arrangements are in hand to sell the store cattle separately from the fat cattle at Homebush, and this, it is believed, will result in still better…

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Miscellaneous for 53 Years. Same Wheat Strain Used

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 4

One variety of wheat of the same strain lias been grown continuously on a Eugowra farm for 53 years. The Hoswell family record that…

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Bureau Conference Mr. H. K. Nock's Contribution. Marketing Act and Wheat Pooling

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 16

At the annual State Conference of the Agricultural Bureaux held this week at Hawkesbury College, one of the most important contributions was…

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Correspondence the Wheat Pool. Mr. H. S. Henly Replies to Mr. Hunter. To the Editor "The Grenfell Record."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 2

Sir,—My attention has been drawn to a letter signed William Hunter, in opposition to the compulsory pool under the Marketing of Primary…

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Business Carnival. Appeal to Farmers. Benefit for Hospital

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 15

Next Wednesday should be a red letter day for, Parkes. When the business houses close for the half day "Carnival" will be…

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Pastoral the Australian Wool The Reasonably Cheerful View

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 7

Winchcombe. Carson Ltd. report under date July 25th : — In 1908 Australia pastured 86,896,000 sheep, while at present her flocks…

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TENNIS Cattle-Cameron Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 7

Blow Clear played West Wyalong on Saturday afternoon, 21st Inst., on the recreation ground courts, the game "resulting in a win for West Wyalong…

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Commercial Wool Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 6

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. report under date 19th July, as follows:— A period of calm is now being experienced by all connected with the…

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FARMERS & SETTLER West Milby Branch

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 9

There was a large attendance at the last meeting of the West Milby brand of the Farmers and Settlers' Association…

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Not a Shirker Mr. Best In Defence The Adult Franchise Bill Farmers' Criticism Resented

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 1

Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., gave an interview to a Western Newspapers' representative yesterday relative to assertions made at the Forbes…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 1

Arrangements are now well in hand for the opening sales of the season in Sydney on August 20th, and a roster will be arranged, and issued…

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Internal Parasites of Sheep The Efficacy of Drenching

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 3

The season being favorable to them, internal parasites of sheep have been giving considerable trouble even in districts west of the usual habitat of…

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