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

Farming & the land, 1929

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Wheat Growers' Association F.S.A. President's Views (To the Editor, "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 6

Sir:—I notice in your issue of the 23rd inst. a letter from Mr. L. Mclnnes. President of the Wheat Growers Association a newly formed body to…

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Fashion Forecasts Parisian Design Created for Paramount Picture Stars Exclusive to “The Cowra Free Press”. Lamb’s Wool Coat

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 9

Quite one of the newest and most chic of materials for winter coats is the new lamb’s wool which can be dyed in the most fashionable shades…

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Group Farming Land for Dreadnought Boys Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

The Minister for Lands promised to consider a request from the Dread rought Boys to make available an area for group farming, the land to be…

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American Farm Relief Alexander Legge Takes Charge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 7

A recent cable from America to Mr. M. J. Rodney, Managing Director of the International Harvester Company. Melbourne, states that…

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Government Agrostologist to Lecture at Experiment Farm

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 6

Mr. H. J. Kelly presided at the meeting of the Cowra Agricultural Bureau, held in the Shire Chambers on Thursday afternoon last, which…

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TRY the Best SAVELOYS at FARMERS. One Penny Each

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 2

Secretary Mackie, of the C.J.C., received a letter by this morning’s mall from that generous supporter of all public institutions in Cowra, Mr…

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Wool Publicity. Proposed Levy Graziers Favour Compulsion

Western Champion · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 11

A meeting of the general council of the Graziers' Association carried a resolution approving of a compulsory levy on the suggested "Use More…

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Australian Sheep Numbers. Will Record Be Broken? Adverse Factors Present

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 4

(By Agricola in the "Leader). I According to the latest official figures, Australia's sheep population is, in round numbers, 106 millions. This…

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Fashion Forecasts Parisian Designs Created for Paramount Picture Stars Exclusive to "The Western Champion". Lamb's Wool Coat

Western Champion · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 4

Quite one of the newest and most chic of materials for winter coats is the new lamb's wool which can be dyed in the most fashionable shades…

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FARMERS & Tradesmen's Trot 2 Miles

Western Champion · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 11

R. H. Howard's Flying Auto, Auto Machine—St. Elmo' mare, scratch, (Jarvis).......... 1 A. W. Tribolet's Bonny First,…

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Assisting Farmers. Rural Stability Conference with Banks

Western Champion · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 11

Representatives of the trading banks met the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Thorby) and the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Stevens) in conference on…

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State Pastoral Award Still in Force

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 2

Referring to rumors in the country to the effect that the State pastoral award has ceased to function, Mr. J. W. Allen, general secretary of the…

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Australian Wool Market Their World Influence

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 3

Winohcombe, Carson Ltd., write:—The importance of Australian markets as a force in establishing a world basis for wool values in illustrated by…

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C.W.A Handsome Profits Sheep Show and Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the C.W.A., held at the Rest Room on Saturday, the secretary, Miss E. Benson, presented balance sheets…

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Rice As Sheep Feed Its Value in Dry Times

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 3

Referring to the extremely dry times now prevailing in pastoral districts, and the necessity in many cases for recourse to hand feeding, the Sheep…

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The Sheep Show Will Prove Boost for Forbes Committee Pleased Preparing for General Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 6

Although the recent Sheep Show at Forbes showed a debit balance of £17, as compared with £11181 last year, the committee of the P.A. & H. Association is well satisfied with the result, as it is felt that the exhibition has become a permanent fixture, and…

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Wool Prices May Drop 4d to 5d (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 1

The London "Daily Telegraph" wool expert says it would not be surprising if prices fall [?] to 5d compared with last season at the next…

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Rabbit Farming Minister Non-committal (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 1

The Minister of Agriculture told a deputation he could not see in what way rabbit farming would affect the pastoral industry…

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Lilustrated Lecture on Scientific Farming Methods

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 4

A large number of Cowra and district farmers were in attendance at the Theatre Cowra on Friday night last on the ocasion of…

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TRY the Best SAVELOYO at FARMERS. One Penny Each

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 2

A visitor to the Cowra district at present is Mr. Craig, a South Australian farmer, who is busily engaged seeking the co-operation of the…

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