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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 43 of 97

Electricity for the Farm What Premiers Promised Country Development Urged

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

"The grouping of large numbers of Australia's population in the great [?]apital cities has helped to rob the [?]untry of numberless advantages and…

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Farmers and Settlers Brolga Branch

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

A meeting of the Brolga branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on the 22nd inst., at Mr. R. Kirk's residence, Yalgogrin North…

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Boys for Farm Work Big Brother Movement

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 3

The big brother movement appeals to readers to assist them in the placing of the 20 Little Brothers that they are bringing to New South Wales…

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Feeding Off Growing Crops

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 1

Considerable differences of opinion exist as to the latest date at which wheat should be fed off, some holding that the operation should be limited…

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Farmer Acquitted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 4

Alfred James McKay, farmer, of Wellington and formerly of Parkes was acquitted on a charge of fraud in respect to a wheat lien…

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Boys for Farm Work

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 3

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

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TRY the Best SAVELOYS at FARMERS. One Penny Each

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 3

The State Governor, Sir Dudley de Chair, presented the trophies for the R.A.S. Championship Fodder Competition at the Sydney Sheep Show,…

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Wool Reports

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 9

Schuute, Bell & Co., Ltd., report:--Special interest attached to the series of sales held in Brisbane this week, inasmuch as a fair test of the…

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Wheat Prices Action for Improvement

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 8

The low price of wheat, in comparison with its high cost of production, is giving rise to serious consideration on the part of growers all over the…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing Case Against George Maxwell Dismissed Verdict Applauded in Court

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 4

Never has there been a verdict in the local court received with such enthusiasm as that given last Wednesday when the charge against G. A…

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Grubs in Wheat Entomologist's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 15

The following report has been furnished by the Government Entomologist on the specimens of grubs which were found in Mr. James Helm's paddock at…

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Use More Wool

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 4

It is noted that the Federal Convention of the Graziers’ Federal Council of Australia has approved of the desirability of a Wool Publicity…

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Stud Sheep From “Hill View.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 1

At the recent Sydney Sheep Show, young Border Leicester rams from Mr. W. A. O’Neil’s “Hill View” Stud, Cowra, gained 5 first prizes and 2…

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The Markets Wool Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 9

N.Z.L. and M.A. Co. Ltd. report under date, 3rd July, 1929:— The closing reports concerning the last series of wool sales held in the…

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The Sheep Show Progressive Movement Committee Working Hard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 8

The men who have placed Australia at the top of the world's wool producing countries, are those men who, under terrific…

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Sheep Classing a Seasonable Reminder to Small Flock Owners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 10

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

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To the Editor Curative Properties of Wool

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 7

Mr. L. S. Rix, Bligh Street. Sydney, writes:— Sir,—I have been informed that, at the most critical part of the…

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Better Days? Improved Wool Outlook Price Fall Stops

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 9

Wool selling experiences of the past two weeks have provided the industry with the nucleus of sounder days. Those…

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The Markets Cheaper Wool Outlook. The Need For Stability

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date, July 3rd, 1929: Wool selling experiences of the past two weeks have provided the…

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The Wheat Position Mr. Thorby Active Conference to be Callen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 9

It has been pointed out in the coun try press that some adequate steps must be taken to reduce the cost of the production of wheat and Hint…

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