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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 51 of 94

Wheat Season Approaching

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 6

With the approach of the wheat season, and the prospects of a record haul, it is wise to consider the claims of the G.M.C. Truck, for which Ted…

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The Coming Wool Season

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 6
Also in Cowra Free Press

It has been decided to,give the new "Zone" system a trial this coming season. It has to be remembered that the departure from the system which…

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Must Be Branded Sheep for Market

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 2

Messrs C. E. Wallder & Co., local agents for the Commonwealth Wool [?] Produce Co. Ltd., have received the following letter from the firm:…

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On the Land Pastoral Wool Marketing. Zone System Defined. Expected to Benefit the Industry. (Specially Written for the “Free Press”)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 4

As recently announced in this column, the “zone system” of selling wool in the Sydney market will be tried out during the coming season…

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The Coming Wool Season The Secretary, Farmers and Gra ziers' Co-operative Co., writes:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 5

It has been decided to give the new "zone" system a trial this coming season. It has to be remembered that the departure from the system which has…

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Wheat Pool West Milby in Favor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 4

On July 27 Mr. H. K. Nock, of Nel[?]ngaloo, after addressing a large meet ing in Tullibigeal in the afternoon came to West Milby Hall in the…

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The Compulsory Wheat Pool Ballot The Dangers of Monopoly

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 8

It is claimed by the advocates of the proposed compulsory wheat pool that it will enable the farmers to secure higher prices from the local…

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Wheat Pool Ballot Enrolment of Voters 50 Acres Qualification

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 5

Following a petition by 175 growers, wheat has been proclaimed a commodity under the Marketing of Primary Products Act, and a poll is to be…

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Sydney Stock Sales The Cmmon.'alth Wool and Produce Co., Ltd., wired uason Thursday afternoon:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 6

"Prime cattle were, 10/- dearer at Homebush to-day. Others were unaltered. The sheep market opened weaker."…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report, under date. 2/8/28:— At the moment the market is exceedingly quiet, only a small…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 2

In all probability a poll of the wheat growers of New South Wales will be taken to determine whether or not they are in favor of a…

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For the Farmer. Compulsory Wheat Pool. ("To the Editor "Western Champion.")

Western Champion · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 8

Sir,—Would you insert a few lines in reply to Mr. Jeffries and his coldwater. Pessimism is a terrible affliction and seldom leads to success,…

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The Coming Wool Season

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 2

The Secretary Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. writes:—. It has been decided to give the new "Zone" system a trial this coming…

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Marketing of Primary Products Act, 1927. As amended by the Marketing of Primary Products (Amendment) Act, 1928. Poll of Wheat Producers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 3

A poll is to be taken on September 14, 1928, of the producers residing or carrying on the business of production of wheat within the State of…

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Sheep Down South

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 1

Although the Campbell Islands lie 400 miles south of the southernmost of New Zealand, the main island, which contains about 85 square miles,…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool (To the Editor, "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

Sir,—Your issue of the 30th ultimo, with Mr. G. W. Walker's opposition to the pool has been brought before my notice. In reply let me say that my…

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Attacked by Dogs 200 Sheep Killed (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 1

A message from Adelong states that a mob of 600 full woolled merino wethers were attacked by dogs and over 200 killed…

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Farmers and Settlers Back Creek Branch

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 8

The last meeting of the above branch was well attended. The fact that ten members attended the meeting in spite of the pouring rain speaks well for…

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The Coming Wool Season

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 10

The Secretary, Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. writes:-- It has been decided to give the new "Zone" system a trial this coming…

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