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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 42 of 97

Publicity Scheme "Wear More Wool" Levy Pr[?]

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 1

A huge advertising scheme--the biggest of its kind ever attempted in the world-- has been approved by the Federal Graziers'…

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Wheat Future Groers Want inquiry Fixed Home Price

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 3

Strong protests were made by district farmers at a public meeting, under the presidency of the Mayor of Batharst (Alderman Hansard), and…

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Wheat Growers' Association Proposal for Formation Meeting at Weethalle (To the Editor, "Advocate.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 9

Sir,—A short time ago some of the lending funnel's of the Weethalle and surrounding districts foregathered in Weethalle, when the suggestion of…

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Boys for Farm Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 1

The Big Brother Movement appeals to our vendors to assist them in the placing of the 20 Little Brothers that they are bringing to New South Wales…

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A New Era In the Training of Delinquent Youth Riverina Welfare Farm

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 12

If there are any people in New South Wains who, for humanitarian [?]ons, are genuinely opposed to the stern measures which the Government…

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Farmers and Settlers Bcllarwi Branch

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the above, was held on the 17th instant. Mr. N. C. Heard (President) occupied the chair, and there were also present Messrs A. W…

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Monwonga Crop Competition Frosts Galore Match With Yarrabandai

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 2

Weather conditions still continue, dry. Rain is badly needed for [?]is and grass, and the green shoot is rapidly disappearing…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 1

The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. reports, 27th June:— There being no further wool sale in the Commonwealth until…

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Sydney Sheep Show. Mr. Nock's Success. English Leicesters

Western Champion · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 1

Whereas last year there was only one exhibitor in the English Leicester class Mr. H. K. Nock, of Nelungaloo, Parkes—this year there are three, one…

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Boys for Farm Work

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 1

The Big Brother Movement appeals to our readers to assist them in the placing of the 20 Little Brothers that they are bringing to New South Wales…

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Sheep Wanted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 4

The Forbes P.A. & H. Association would like to borrow about 150 sheep for the local Sheep Show on July 10 and 11…

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GLOOMY Dubbo Pastoral Outlook

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 4

Pastoral conditions at Dubbo [?] not encouraging according to Stock inspector at that centre. At the monthly meeting of the…

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Wagga Sheep Lower Prices for Fats

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 4

The Associated agents of Wagga report having held their fortnightly sale of sheep at the Municipal yards on Thursday. There was a total yarding…

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Worms in Sheep An Effective Drench

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 3

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

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Two Shows Sheep and General Exhibition Committee Prepares

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 4

Matters connected with the Sheep Show and the general show were discussed at the meeting of the Forbes P.A. & H. Association committee on Saturday afternoon. Mr. C. J. E. Butler presided…

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Our Mallee Lands Their Wheat Growing Possibilities

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 5

The part which mallee land s[?]m[?] lestined to play in New South Wales wheat growing, the pec[?]ar prob[?]ems which such land presents and…

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Sheep Classing a Seasonable Reminder to Small Flock Owners

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 3

The grading of the breeding flock and selection of the sires for use in mating is a regular part of the practice on large properties. Better flocks…

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Pinned Diet of Cotton Wool. Girl’s Strange Appetite

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 1

Moira, 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Nunn, of Rankin street, Forbes, Has suddenly developed a steel complex…

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Big Prize Winner Mr. Nock at Sheep Show Mr. E. Frecklington's Reserve Grand Champion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 1

Mr. H. K. Nock, of Nelungaloo, was a big prize winner at the Sydney Sheep Show. In the English Leicester classes he obtained the…

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Power Farming Fuel What Constitutes an Ideal Power Kerosene

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 4

The Australian farmer is always in the forefront where methods of production are concerned. Farmers everywhere are employing the tractor more…

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