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

Farming & the land, 1929

1,939 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 31 of 97

Butter Factory Parkes Has One Why not Forbes ? "Advocate" Support

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 2

The question of the establishment of a butter factory in Forbes a move which has been consistently supported by the "Advocate"…

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Western Area. Condition of the Crops

Western Champion · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 1

Mr. H. Bartlett, senior agricultural instructor, spent several days last week around Condobolin, GGuagong, Derriwong, Ootha and Murrumbogie…

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"Govt. Stroke" Lachlan River Weir Why the Delay ? Farmers Move

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 2

Government delay in falling to commence the construction of a series of weirs along the Lachlan Valley, was the subject of much…

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From Picnics How Show Started Farmers Fanned Flame

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 2

How the Eugowra Show had its origin in picnics staged by farmers was told at the Forbes Farmers and Settlers' Association…

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New Members Farmers' Association Businessmen can Join

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 3

The president, Mr. Hedley Woods presided over a meeting of the Forbes branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association on Saturday. Others in…

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Sheep Dipping

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 1

The damage effected by the blowfly among the sheep flocks of Australasia is enormous, and a very conservative estimate of the damage…

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Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. 40th Annual Wool Review

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 1

We have received from Messrs Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., the well known wool salesmen and brokers, a copy of their 10th Annual Wool…

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For Trial Parkes Farmer Charged Alleged Fraud

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 1

At the Parkes Police Court on Friday. Albert James McKay, who had been a share-farmer near Parkes in 1926, was charged with defrauding…

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THE R.I.B. and the Farmers (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 5

Sir,—The Government has paid out in cash to the unemployed of Sydney, the coal-miners, and the timber strakers about £160,000. Blankets,…

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Lice-infested Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 4

Inspector Furness, of the Bathurst Pastures Protection Board, proceeded against John Tremain at the Orange Court on the charge…

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Agricultural Service WHEAT v Mixed Farming

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 10

High land values, low wheat prices, high cost of machinery, labour, etc., are having a marked effect upon the attitude of farmers towards the…

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Too Slow Drover Fined "Lost 200 Sheep"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 1

C. Roy Callaghan, of Parkes, took his time while travelling with a mob of sheep near Wandary recently…

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Sydney Wool Sales Values Generally Unchanged

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 9

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers Co-op. Co. writes 7529:-- We offered a catalogue of 6,139 bales on 6th inst., which can be…

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Wool and its Cost Improved Sale of Goods

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: Since wool values receded in February, trade in manufactures in most countries has show more life…

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Farmers Anxious Cropping Conditions Mr. Bartlett's Inspection

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 5

Mr. H. Bartlett, senior agricultural inspector in the central west, spent several days last week around Condobolin…

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Lice in Sheep

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 9

At the Orange Police Court Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.M., fined John Tremam, of Wellington, £2 and costs for offering lice-infected sheep for sale in the…

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Farmers' Problems. Cost of Wheat Growing

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 13

Mr. F. Hagelthorn, President of the Victorian Town and Country Union, writes:—The Australian Industries…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 3

Goldsbrough, Mort and Company, Limited, report 9th May:— We held our last sale of the weekly series on Wednesday, when we…

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Agricultural. Feeding-off Growing Wheat. Effect on the Crop

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 16

The feeding off of growing wheat is an operation that is entirely dependent upon the season, and with good rains and mild temperatures in April…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 16

These notes are issued every week, by direction of the Honorable the Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. Should any farmer desire information relevant to his work on the…

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