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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 64 of 94

Cereal Breeding. Results at Wagga Farm. Valuable Eperimental Work

Western Champion · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 3

In a report on the work of the Wagga Experimental Farm, Mr. H. Wenholz, director of plant breeding states that it occupies an important…

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Sheep and Wool Classes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 6

As an indication of the close attention which the Government is giving to the extension of education in country districts in those subjects which…

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Sale of Sheep

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 2

The sheep which was presented by Mr. C. K. Rose and raffled by Mrs. E. Starr was won by Mr. R. Chivers, who generously donated same back to…

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Bulk Wheat Trucks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 4

Mr. Flannery: Will the Minister for Railways suggest to the Railway Commissioners that a sufficient number of bulk trucks be made available…

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Stock Diseases Tick Act. Information for Sheep Owners

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 3

Mr. W. J. Smith, Inspector of Stock, Young, writes:— Sir,—I again take the opportunity of reminding sheepowners that,…

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On the Land Pastoral Postponing Economic Recovery. Suicidal Industrial Disputes Graziers’ President Points Moral

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 3

While the waterside trouble has interrupted the marketing of our primary products, and caused inconvenience to a number of primary…

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Threatened Grasshopper Plague Big Meeting of Farmers Concerted Action to be Taken

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 4

Extraordinary interest was shown in the public meeting at the local Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon, convened by Mr. C. J. M. Thomas and Mr. A. B. Grellman (President and Secretary respectively of the West Wyalong F. and S. Association) for the…

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Farmers' Picnic Big District Function Mooted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 8

The proposal to hold an annual picnic, to be conducted under the auspices of the Dowling sub-District Branch of the New South Wales…

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Wool Reports Sydney Wool Sales Postponed Wool and Fabric Prices

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 10

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. report:-- The wool market is constantly blamed for the increased price of fabrics compared with pre-war times. Even…

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Minister's Denial Overdrafts and Butter Pool SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Thorby, Minister for Agriculture, denied the statement that leading banks had threatened to call up all…

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Raising Fat Lambs Profitable Openings for Farmers Walking Crop to Market

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 3

The visit of Colonel Dunlop Young is of great importance to Australia, especially if the recommendations are followed, to produce more and better quality lamb mutton and beef for the English market. Coming from such a source, the…

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Field Day Condobolin Experiment Farm

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 6

Condobolin Experimental Farm was the centre of attraction for the farming community of Condobolin and surrounding districts on Tuesday, 18th…

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Down with 'Hoppers Wyalong Farmers Co-operate Why Not Forbes?

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 4

Farmers in the West Wyalong district do not intend to be caught napping by the grasshoppers this season…

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The Unity of Empire Farming. Lessons of the British Royal Show

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 2

The used for organising the whole of the industries of the Empire as a singlt unit has been often and rightly emphasised. Agriculture is the oldest and…

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Alleged Assault Has Humorous Side Two Farmers in Court "Like Two School Kids"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 4

A case of alleged assault, heard at the Forbes Police Court yesterday morning, had its amusing interludes. It was the case in which William Henry Rath charged William Alexander with unlawful assault, and with using insulting…

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Big Wheat Yields Mean More Machinery the Great Wheat Granary of the West. Good Season and Better Farming assures Heavy Harvest

Western Champion · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 16

The great Western District of New South Wales has every reason for anticipating a record wheat harvest, with probably a record area under wheat and record acre and aggregate yields. The Western wheatgrowers are now travelling rapidly along the…

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Second Hand Wheat Bags

Western Champion · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 11

In consequence of the very serious loss sustained by buyers during the past season through the use of inferior bags, it has been decided to make…

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World Wheat Supply. United States Forecast

Western Champion · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 11

According to a message from Washington the United States Department of Agriculture forecasts that the world supply of…

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Pastoral Postponing Economic Recovery. Suicidal Industrial Disputes Graziers' President Points Moral

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 5

While the waterside trouble has interrupted the marketing of our primary products, and caused inconvenience to a number of primary…

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Agricultural Bureau. Ootha Field Day. Crops on Flooded Country

Western Champion · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 1

A very successful "field day" was hold on Monday afternoon, under the auspices of the Ootha branch of the Agricultural Bureau and the direction…

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