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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 33 of 97

On the Land the Wool Position

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report under date 16th May:— The market has been virtually unchanged at the Brisbane sales this…

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Fallow Prize. Quandialla Results. Sixteen. Farmers Enter

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 3

The results of the Fallow Competition conducted by the Quandialla P., A., H. and I. Association have been announced by the judge, Mr. K. C…

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Pastoral Wages and Prices

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 4

Australian pastoral interests are hoping that the United States will adopt a reasonable tariff on wool and meat. Live stock interests in…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 3

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd. report under date 16th May:— Special interest has been entered in the Sales in Brisbane during this…

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Graziers’ Association Wool Pool Coming. (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 3

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes:— Sir,—On Thursday last Cowra had the most representative meeting to consider the zone system, but this did…

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Country Party & the Farmer Blew Clear Farmer's Views (To the Editor, "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 1

Sir,—Mr. R. B. Webster's remarks re and condemnation of the sorry attitude of the present Country Party has received general approval. At last…

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To Modernise Farming Efforts of Bruce-Page Government

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 4

"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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49 Farms. on Ungarie-naradhan Line Available for Selection

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 2

Fifty thousand acres of Crown Land will be open for selection as Homestead Farms, in 49 blocks, average area about 1,000 acres…

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Country Women's Association Sheep Show Catering Arrangements for Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 4

At the special meeting of the above, held at the Rest Room on Saturday afternoon, and chaired by Mrs. Hedley Woods, president, it was decided to…

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Wool Reports the Future of the Staple

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 9

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:--Australia has marketed a record clip during this season. The receipts of wool at the stores to April 3 totalled…

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"Use More Wool" World-Wide Campaign Grazier's Move

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 2

The recent annual conference of the Graziers' Association appointed a wool publicity committee to inquire into the possibilities of. a "Use More…

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Worms in Sheep. An Effective Drench

Western Champion · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 9

The efficacy of the copper sulphate and mustard drench for treatment of stomach worms in sheep has frequently been referred to in these notes. As…

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PASTORAL. Dipping of Lambs. Not Detrimental to Growth

Western Champion · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 9

The results of dipping trials at Bathurst Experiment Farm this season confirm those of previous experiments, demonstrating that dipping has no…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Western Champion · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 9

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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Wheat Yield. 49,182,000 Bushels

Western Champion · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 13

The wheat harvest in N.S.W. for the season 1928-89 is stated by the Government Statistician as 16,394,200 bags, equivalent to 49,182,600 bushels,…

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Fix Wheat Price. for Home Consumption. Government Action Wanted

Western Champion · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 6

An increase in the price of wheat from the prevailing price—about 3/10½ a bushel—to 5/6 for home consumption was the proposal adapted by the…

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Miscellaneous Purdie's for T.a.b., the King of Sheep Licks

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 6

His Worship: What brought "you here, my man? Prisoner: Them two policemen. His Worship: Drunk, my man?…

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Wheat Export

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

To date the comomnwealth has exported approximately 63,000,000 bushels of wheat of the current crop, which has meant a return…

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Wool Selling

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 6

Some Remarks op the Zone System of Wool Selling, by Mr. T. H. Rowlands, district representative on the Council of the Graziers’ Association of N.S.W…

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The Wool Outlook

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date 21st May, 1929:— The wool market gives no cause for particularly cheerful feelings. No…

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