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

Farming & the land, 1930

2,583 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 130

Mallee Farmers Expect Good Season Mr. McDonald's Impressions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 7

Keen interest was evinced by farmers in the dry farming convention held at Merriwagga last week and it was announced that, as a result of the…

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Training Farmers Work of Rural Schools. Education Increases Production

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 8

The belief that in the extended teaching of agricultural subjects in country schools lay the way to an increased volume of primary…

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A Challenge. by Mr. C. E. Martin to Mr. H. S. Henley. to a Debate on the Basis of the Latter’s Remarks at a Recent Farmers’ Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 9

Mr. C. E. Martin writes from Young:— Sir,—In the course of a report of a meeting of farmers published in…

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Wool Scheme Approved. Decline in Russian Operations

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 9

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:—Yorkshire interests have registered their approval of the Melbourne Conference's decision to extend…

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The Wool Conference. Mr. Nock Answers Mr. Gibbons' Challenge

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 12

Mr. H. K. Nock, President of the Farmers and Settlers' Association writes:—Your issue of 10th says that at Trundle Mr. G. A. Gibbons, M.H.R.,…

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Farm Poultry Developing the Early Pullets. Forcing Foods are not Desirable

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 8

With most of the adult fowls moulting, or on the point of doing so, there is a big falling off in egg production at this season of the year. It is rather…

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Sydney Racing Letter Eight Races at the Farm. Apprentice Pratt's Treble. SYDNEY, Sunday

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 12

The races at Warwick Farm on Saturday gave punters another good day. In the eight events two favorites and two second favorites won,…

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I Soldiers' Farms No Assistance for Soldier Settlers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

The well known soldier settler at Ooma, Mr. Ray Heaton, has forwarded this interesting communication to the "Grenfell Record":—…

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Local Wool

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

Offerings at last Thursday’s Sydney wool auctions included a good number of district clips. Wincheombe, Carson’s sales comprised: Wilfred…

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District Wool

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 4

Very faulty wools showed irregularity in value at last Thursday's Sydney auctions, but rates for other classes were firm. Winchcombe…

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Price of Wheat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

Wheat was quoted locally on Monday evening at 4/2 in silos…

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Wool Prices Bawra Again?

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 5

At the request of Mr. J. S. Payten, an informal gathering of a few local citizens interested in the wool market met at the Vandenherg Hotel to…

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Wagga Sheep Market Good Competition Throughout

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 5

The associated agents of Wagga Wagga report having held their fortnightly sheep sale at the municipal saleyards yesterday. There was a…

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Forbes Farmers Will Stand with West Wyalong In Wheat Pool Ballot Proposal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 5

The frequently debated question of rule by an intelligent minority which is the general trend inmost constitutions founded on democratic lines,…

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Grow More Wheat W.A. Farmers are Advised Restricting Output Means Disaster

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 4

Discussing the suggestion that in view of the drop in wheat values that occurred last year wheat production in this State should be restricted, the…

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Wool Values London Opinion LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 5

Mr. William Hunter, the ex-president of the Wool Federation, said today he was convinced that the lack of confidence was resulting from the…

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The Wool Problem What Can Be Done? Woolgrowers' Question

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 3

"What can be done?" This question is being asked by many woolgrowers. The position unfortunately gets no better, and anxiety is…

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Farmers and Settlers Brolga Branch

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 6

A meeting of the above branch was held at Mr. C. Clark's residence near Weethaile on the 8th inst. Present: Mr. S. Martin (Chairman), Messrs T…

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Timber Near Crops Permission to Destroy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

Included in the business transacted at the Bland Shire Council on Friday was that in respect to the destruction of timber within the Shire area…

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GAREMA New Association Farmers & Settlers Active

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 3

At a well attended meeting, a branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was re-formed. Office-bearers elected were:…

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