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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 32 of 97

"Good Sheep Feed." Is Cockspur Noxious? Councillors' Opinion

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 14

Although declared a noxious weed, Cockspur, or Saucy Jack, is really a good sheep feed, according to councillors of the Goobang Shire, who…

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Price of Wheat. 5/- a Bushel. Council Motion

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 9

Notice of a motion to discuss the price of wheat, and the economic evils likely to arise from the present slump, has been given by Ald. F. W…

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THE Western Champion —AND THE—Parkes District Representativ Thursday, May 16th, 1929. the Farmer's Future

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 8

According to a Chicago message traders forecast that the price of wheat will be lees than a do[?] a bushel unless something…

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Second Day. Farmers and Traders' Handicap, 2m

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 9

Deep Lead Gypsy Pronto Brown Oak Peter Adonis…

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Farmers and Traders' Handicap, l½m

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 9

Deep Lead Gypsy Pronto Brown Oak Peter Adonis…

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Western Area. Condition of the Crops

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 2

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

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To Modernise Farming. Efforts of Bruce-page Government

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 1

"Though its efforts in some directions have been frustrated by traditions of the past and legacies of previous administrations, the Bruce-Page…

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Homebush Cattle Sales

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 6

At the initial request of the Graziers’ Association, a new arrangement for the sale of cattle at Homebush has just come into operation. Briefly,…

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HOPEFUL Pastoral Interest SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

The president of the Graziers' Association says that pastoral interests are hopeful that one result of the change of Government in Queensland,…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 8

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., received, the following telegram from their Brisbane office:— Brisbane wool sales opened with more attractive selection…

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The Price of Wheat

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

The bald announcement in the market reports issued from day to day that the price of wheat is hovering round 310 per bushel is having a very depressing effect upon those engaged in primary industries, and…

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The Markets Brisbane Wool Sales

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. received the following telegram from their Brisbane office: “Brisbane wool sales opened with more attractive selection…

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Pastoral Interests Brighter Change of Govt, in Q. (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 1

The President of the Graziers' Association says that the Pastoral Interests is a hopeful one as a result of the change or Government in…

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America and Wool the Future of the Staple

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report under date May 15th, 1929, as follows:— Australia has marketed a record…

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For Bunt Free Wheat The Best Method of Treatment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 14

Burnt is a serious pest in wheat, and the crop should always be insured against it by preventive treatment. Treatment of the seed with Milestone…

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Farmers and Settlers West Milby Branch

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 10

At the monthly meeting, of the West Milby branch of the F. and S. Associaion held on Saturday evening, May 4, here was a good attendance of 25…

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Farmers Rebel Against What They Consider an Imposition “Sticking The Boot In”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 9

Many and caustic were the remarks passed in the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall on Thursday afternoon last, when a large and representative gathering of the farmers and stockowners in the Cowra district met to discuss the recent increase in the selling charges…

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To Modernise Farming Efforts of Bruce-page Government

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 7

Though its efforts in some directions have been frustrated by traditions of the past and legacies of previous administrations, the Bruce-Page…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd., report (17th May):—Business, in Sydney this week is at a standstill owing to all the buyers with orders being in…

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Stud Sheep. Embargo on Export. F. & S. Discussion

Western Champion · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 1

At the meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Associatipn on Saturday afternoon Mr. J. Donaldson moved that the Commonwealth Government be…

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