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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 76 of 94

Confidence and Wool. Its Effects on Market

Western Champion · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 12

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report:—Experience of the past month demonstrate what an important' part confidence plays in the sale…

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The State Wheat Handling the Harvest. a Million Tons by Rail

Western Champion · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 1

If all the wheat carried by the State's railways in a good season could be suddenly changed into loaves, many, many goods yards…

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Helping the Farmer. New Zealand's Department

Western Champion · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 13

The first report of the New Zea land Rural Intermediate Credit Board covers a period of about four months and a half, from the time it…

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A Tip for Farmers. Novel Headlands

Western Champion · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 8

Mr. Buckland, of Ootha, has originated a very feasible system of headlands. As Mr. Buckland is a power farmer who with one son puts in about…

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Crop Competition. Condobolin Results. Very Fine Crops

Western Champion · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 11

The judging of the crops entered in the Condobohn P. and A. competition was carried out on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, by Mr. H. Bartlett,…

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Great Crops

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 2

After a thousand mile trip through the Forbes district with the representative of the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company, Ltd.,…

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Wyalong Sheep

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 8

On the hool at Homebush last Monday mutton made 2½d to 3¾d per lb, hoggets and lambs 4½d to 4¾d, suckers 5d to 5¾d. Mr. S. J. Dick, West…

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Caragabal West Sheep

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 4

W. H. Wheatley reports: A large number of people attended the sale of these sheep which was held at the wool shed on the property on…

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The Wheat Crop that Really Pays

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 14

It is the good crop in the bad year that spoils profit in wheat growing, and it is the safeguard which it affords in such a season that makes…

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Tallimba Wool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: Mr. Hugh Younie's Austral Eden clip from Tallimba was among the offerngs at our Sydney auctions last…

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Wheat Silos Opening Delayed

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

The Manager, Mr. E. Harris, writes under date 31st October. "In, view of the crops not ripening as quickly as anticipated, it has been…

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Worms in Sheep Another Reminder About Drenching

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 11

Some farmers only use drenches when they see evidences of worm infestation, but experience has shown periods of the year when sheep are…

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Wool Market Firm Sydney Sales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

Messrs. Kilpatrick, McLellan and Anthoness, local agents for Dalgety & Co. Ltd., received the following wire from the firm yesterday:—…

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Confidence and Wool Its Effects on Market

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

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. write:—Experiences of the past month demonstrate what an important part confidence plays in the sale of wool…

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Firm Wool Market Prices in Sellers’ Favor

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 7

The Secretary, Farmers & Graziers’ Co-op. Co. Ltd. writes: — On the 29th October we offered a good selection, drawn mainly from…

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Wheat Silos In Forbes District To Be Opened This Season

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 1

In an effort to popularise the use of silos in the Forbes district, an official, leaflet has been issued…

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QUANDIALLA School Sports Results Butler Cup Match Good Wheat Yield

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

Hay-making is in full swing, and a good sample is being cut. The wheat also will give a much greater yield than was anticipated a…

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32,000,000 BUSHELS Wheat Yield in Australia (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 1

The Australian Government's statistics estimate the wheat harvest at 32,000,000 bushels, avering 9½ bushels to the acre…

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Sydney Wool Sales Competition Keen Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., wired us on Thursday:—

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

We sold 4,200 bales of wool at your Sydney auctions on Wednesday. Competition was keen from the Continent, Japan, and Yorkshire. Values were…

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Fallow and Growing Crop Won by D. BOLTE Open Crop Won by Messrs Scott and Breadon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 1

Mr. E. S. Clayton, Senior Experimentalist of the Department of Agriculture, completed the judging of the crops in connection with the competitions conducted by the West Wyalong and District Show Association, on Thursday evening…

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