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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 53 of 97

The Markets N.S.W. Merino Wool. The Clip and the Season

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 10

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date 30th July, 1929:— An erroneous impression appears to be held abroad that Australia is…

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Crop Prospects Still Hopes for Harvest Field Officer's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 1

Field officers of the Department of Agriculture in the south-west and Riverina districts, which represent the major part of the State's wheat…

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Roto Lands Settlement Scheme Urged By Farmers & Settlers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 9

The huge area of [?] lands situated between Gray's D[?] and Roto, in the Hillston [?] was again referred to at the [?] and Settlers…

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Farmers and Settlers West Wyalong Branch

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 9

At a meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association on Saturday afternoon the following were present:—Messrs C. J…

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Cost of Insurance Worries the Farmer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 2

At the West Wyalong F. and S. meeting on Saturday afternoon, presided over by the President (Mr. C. J. M. Thomas) the matter of the…

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Farmers and Settlers Brolga Branch

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 4

A meeting of the Brolga branch of the F.S.A. was held on 20th inst., at Mr. T. McIntyre's residence at Nariah There was a good attendance of…

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Farm Power An Important Economic Aspect

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 7

Comparisons of horse and mechanical power are futile, in the opinion of Mr. G. B. Rothwell, of the Canadian Department of Agriculture. Both, he…

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Bogan Gate Rain Freshens Crops Mrs. Bird Associate Golf Champion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 4

Light rain commenced to fall throughout the district on Monday, but ceased before the day was over, and only 15 points were registered…

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Our District Page Contribution from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Quandialla Black Outlook Farmers Anxious Footballers Stage Reversal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 4

The weather continues dry, and the outlook for farmers is very black. Most, if not all of the sheep farmers are hand feeding their flock, and…

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Woes of Wallendbeen Farmer Possums Race on Roof Eats His Peaches and Vegetables YOUNG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 8

Here's a tale of woe from F. H. Brown, Cullinga, via Wallend been, contained in a letter read at the meeting of the P.P. Board:…

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Electricity Not for Farmers. Is Opinion Formed After Listening to Lecture

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 4

“I AM of the opinion that the cost of supplying their properties with electricity will prove to be prohibitive for the average farmer.” Thus said Mr. W. A, O’Neil at the conclusion of Mr. Caton’s lecture on “Electricity,”…

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Smoked Legs of Mutton are delicious at Farmer’s.— Money From Rabbits

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 7

Some astonishing rabbits statistics were contained in a paper read before the Vic. Institute of Refrigeration. In that State last year…

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Wheat Pool Compulsory Wheat Pool and Crop Encumbrances

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1929 · page 4

Sir,—As you are aware, the New South Wales Government has, by proclamation, ordered a poll of wheatgrowers to be taken during the month of…

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Wheat Pool. Crop Encumbrances

Western Champion · Monday 5 August 1929 · page 2

The Australian Wheat Merchants' Association writes:—Wales Government has, by As you are aware, the New South…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1929 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd., report, 1st August:— Shearing is proceeding in a number of districts, and arrivals at…

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South-western Wheat. Critical Stage Reached

Western Champion · Monday 5 August 1929 · page 8

Much depends on the weather in the south-western wheat belt during the next few days. Should useful rains fall many of the crops will be saved…

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Honor to Grenfell Young Sheep Show. "Never Met Keener Competition."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1929 · page 2

The following comments on the Sheep Show by an old exhibitor and one of the best known breeders in the State are interesting:…

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New South Wales Merino Wool. the Cup and the Season

Western Champion · Monday 5 August 1929 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report:—An erroneous impression appears to be held abroad that Australia is about to shear another record clip of morino…

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Miscellaneous Farmers & Settlers' Association. Warraderry Branch

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the above branch was held at Myamyn on July 30th, at. 2.30 p.m. Present: Messrs. J. M. Holland (chair), J. Gannon, J. Muuck, J. A…

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Use More Wool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1929 · page 4

The Use More Wool campaign provides example of increased recognition of the existence of country interests. Besides receiving much support from…

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