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

Farming & the land, 1929

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The Wheat Position Mr. Thorby Active Conference to be Convened

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 2

Says the weekly bulletin of the Country Party: "It has been pointed out in the Country Press that some adequate steps must be taken to reduce…

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To the Editor Losses in Sheep by Other Than Disease or Poverty

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 6

Sir,—Permit me space to give my views on the subject of “Poisonous Weeds,” of which there are many poisonous in a certain stage, that…

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Run Down by Car Retired Farmer's Death SYDNEY, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 1

Mark Devaney, 54, a retired farmer, was found on the Tullangatta road, near Wodonga. He had evidently been run over…

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Death of Mr. Steele Caldwell Drove First Wool Team to Sydney. Last Male Member of Family Which Pioneered the Bland. Generous Supporter of Public Movements

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 1

Last male member of the original Caldwell family which pioneered the Bland country in the thirties, Mr. Steele Caldwell, died…

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Wool Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 9

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited report:--The closing reports concerning the last series of wool sales held in the…

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Cheerier Wool Outlook

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 10

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:--Wool selling experiences of the past two weeks have provided the industry with the nucleus of sounder days…

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The Wool Industry

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 9

Wool has been for many years, and still is, the most important of Australia industries. Its prosperity and development are closely associated…

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Rancid Butter

Western Champion · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 4

You will be able to use rancid butter if you try the following plan:—Take as much butter as you require and put in to soak, for a couple of…

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Miscellaneous Wheat Industry. Conference at Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 2

At the conference held in Sydney, at which Mr. John Hawick attended, representing the Grenfell Wheat Area, the following resolutions were…

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General News Unbranded Sheep. Graziers Warned by Magistrate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 5

George Limbers, grazier, of Cowra, and' H. B. Jackson, grazier, of Barraba, were each fined £10 at the Burwood Court on Monday for…

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Wheat Pool Ballot to Be Taken Cabinet Decides

Western Champion · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 11

Following Tuesday's conference on the position of the wheat industry in New South Wales, Cabinet yesterday accepted the recommendation of the…

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Political Notes Alarming Wool Position. Advertising As Antidote

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 5

"The recent drop of £15,000,000 in Australia's collective wool cheque has alarming aspects which must be faced urgently, courageously and…

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Alarming Wool Position. Advertising As Antidote. Important Scheme Mooted

Western Champion · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 3

"The recent drop of £15,000,000 in Australia's collective wool cheque has alarming aspects which must be faced urgently, courageously and firmly,"…

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Prices Are Down ! Wool and Stud Sheep. Solving the Big Problem

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 9

As was generally anticipated, there was a sharp fall in the prices of stud sheep at the annual sales in Sydney last week. The fall in wool values,…

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Poisoning of Sheep

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 8

During the present month a heavy mortality amongst sheep was experienced and investigations made by Mr. G. Belschner, B.V.Sc., District…

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Wool Classing

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 1

It is hoped that as a result of representations made by the Graziers’ Association, the Department of Public Instruction will establish wool…

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Forbes Sheep Show Continued

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 4

He referred to the plea of Mr. Tout, that they should do nothing to embarass either Governments at this period, as much depended on it. There…

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Sheep Sales Quotes Equal Sydney Standard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 4

Wallder and Co., Forbes report a total clearance of rams at the local sheep show sales. On account of the extended dry…

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Big Studs Represented at Forbes Sheep Show On the Map Local Exhibition a Great Success "Wear More Wool"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 10

Glorious, indeed, was the weather which prevailed for the Second Annual Sheep Show held at Forbes on Wednesday last, and for the sales on Thursday, and glorious, too, was the spirit which pervaded the entire gathering. From the moment Mr.H. Tout, the President of the N.S.W. Graziers' Assn.,…

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Who's Who at the Forbes Sheep Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 3

MR. G. H. GRIFFITH, President of the Jemalong Shire, was a prominent mad at the Sheep Show. Besides being an,exhibitor, with more than…

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