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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 49 of 97

Sheep Classing Instructive Demonstration

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 1

A very interesting and instructiv[?] demonstration in sheep-classing was given at Messrs Moncrieff Bros' "Koora[?]yn" property. Wyalong, on…

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That Panicky Feeling Wheat Market Rise Farmers' President Explains

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 4

At the meeting of the Parkes branch of the F & S. Association on Saturday, the president (Mr. W. Bassett), said that wheat which was 37 per…

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Wheat Market The Recent Rise Executive's Information

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 4

Forbes F. & S. Association, at its meeting on Saturday, considered that the Farmers Executive should have been better informed…

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Wheat Growers' Assn. Formed at Weethalle (To the Editor. "Advocate.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 4

Sir,—Those wheat growers who faror the forming of a non-political wheal growers association will be interested to learn that at a representative…

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Wheat Growers Serious Plight in West Relief Scheme Consolidation of Debts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 3

After a 2000 mile trip through p[?] tion of the western and south-western wheal bell during the past fortnight, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr…

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Western Farmers Faced with Ruin Cabinet Considers Mr. Thorby's Proposals

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 4

Cabinete yesterday considered a compre[?]sive scheme submitted by the Minister, for Agriculture, Mr. Thorby. for the consolidation of the…

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The Farmers' Fate Govt. Should Act Quickly (To the Editor "Advocate.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 2

Dear Sir,—There are some people who perhaps will dub me a pessimist and others who will say that I am an optimist for the views that I wish…

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Baby Clinic Nurse Needed Now Farmers Move

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 4

At the Forbes F. & S. Association meeting on Saturday, Mr. G. H. .Griffith referred to the move to establish a baby clinic in Forbes…

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Saleyards Fees "Too Many Agents" Farmers Discuss Commission

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 1

Forbes Farmers and Settlers', at their meeting on Saturday, decided to enlist the aid of the Graziers and Municipal Council in…

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Lachlan Weirs Farmers Seek Information Saturday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 1

The president, Mr. Hedley Woods, presided over a meeting of the Forbes. Farmers & Settlers' Association on Saturday…

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Decline in Source of Revenue How a Farmer Puts the Case

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 4

Mr. R. H. Webster, a farmer at Ariah Park, writes thus in the West Wyalong “Advocate” :— From the following table farmers…

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TRY the Best SAVELOYS at FARMERS. One fenny Each

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 3

Messrs. C. K. Rose and Co. disposed of the rights to the P.A, and H.A. Race meeting as follows yesterday: Publican’s booth. Mrs. Desmond…

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Wool and other Fabrics Quietness Not Confined to Wool

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 12

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report--Despite the absence of very spirited competition at the current London wool sales, no reason exists for…

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Use More Wool Advertise Says Bruce

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 1

In a special statement issued by the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce), he stresses the seriousness of the wool position, and urges that urgent steps be…

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Sheep-feeding Trials. a Maintenance Ration

Western Champion · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 14

Interesting experiments are being conducted at Trangie Experiment Farm to determine the minimum amount of feed that will maintain…

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En Passant Wheat Market Rise

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 2

At the meeting of the Parkes branch of the F. and S. Association on Saturday, the president (Mr. W. Bassett) said that wheat which was…

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General News Wheat Pool Favored

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 2

The Parkes branch of the F. and S. Association has approved of the establishment of a wheat pool, under the Marketing Act, as a first step…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Western Champion · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 3

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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Starving Stock. Serious Position in West. Shearing Sheep in Paddogks. Graziers Forced to Kill Lambs

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 2

"Stockowners in the Far West are in a serious position," said the District Railway Superindent to a Dubbo "Dispatch" man on Friday. "The…

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Agricultural Bureau. Conference at Hawkesbury Tiding Farmers Over Drought

Western Champion · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 7

The annual State Conference of Agricultural Bureaux was opened at Hawkesbury College on Tuesday, over 300 delegates from all parts of the…

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