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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 77 of 130

The Wool Position Prices and Profits

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 4

From a statistical standpoint the wool position has not looked as healthy, for many a long day as it does at present says Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. in…

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Compulsory Wheat Pool (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 9

Sir,—The present position of the wheat industry in this State, and indeed throughout Australia, is such as to cause the gravest concern to those…

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Blowfly in Sheep Factors Which Increase Trouble Queensland Test

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 10

[?]sture on sheep is an attraction to blowflies, and it is also necessary in their development from the larvae stage to the adult fly. In the event…

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Last Season's Wheat Immediate Sale Urged SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 4

Mr. Trethowan, speaking at a meeting of the Farmers and Graziers' Insurance Company, urged that all last season's wheat should he sold…

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Wheat Pool Claims for Enrolment New Form Prescribed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 2

The Minister of Agriculture (Hon. H. V. C. Thorby, M.L.A.) stated during discussion with regard to the forthcoming poll of producers of wheat that…

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Wheat Poll Claims for Enrolment. New Form Prescribed

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture (Hon. H. V. C. Thorby, M.L.A.) stated during discussion with regard to the forthcoming poll of producers of…

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Big Wheat Harvest Grain for Pig and Poultry Industries

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 8

"As it seems that there is every possibility that New South Wales will have a big wheat harvest this season there should be plenty of grain…

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To Help the Producers a New Organisation Formed. the Wheat Belt Defence Association

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 5

“The Wheat Belt Defence Association” —a new body sprang into existence at Parkes on Saturday afternoon, when, despite the…

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The [?]Mers and Settlers Organisation Should Protect Farmers (To the Editor "Advocate.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 2

Sir,—Recent happenings have caused even the most wayward of us to think. I will only confine myself to two matters as these will illustrate…

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Thohough Fallowing Vic. Farmer's Motto

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 1

In some of the wheatgrowing areas of Victoria this year farmers have shown a tendency to neglect the working of the fallows in order to…

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Drought in U.S.A. Heavy Crop Losses Measures for Relief

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 2

The following appears in Wednesday's issue of the "Sydney Morning Herald":— Washington, August 12…

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Farmers and Settlers' Assn... Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 5

At the usual monthly meeting of the Ungarie branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held in the Lyceum Theatre during the week, over…

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Farm Sold for £1 Creditor the Only Bidder

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 9

On account of a judgement he [?] secured for £101, Mr. C. B. Scott, of Whitton, had the rice farm of Mr. P. D. Simpson, of Gogeldrie, hear Leeton,…

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MONWONGA Farmers' Fears "Too Much Rain"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 6

Invariably, we receive a generous fall of vain each week-end. Between 40 and 50 points was our last registration…

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BEDGERABONG Too Fast Crops Needs Checking

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 6

Another wet week-end, meant the postponement of the Cup match against Monwonga. However, the rain is causing a remarkable growth in all…

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“Nearly Driven Mad.” Farmer’s Unenviable Position. Debts Accumulating. “Everything Dying.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 3

People living snugly in their well-provided homes in all parts of the State, probably do not even yet know of some of the hardships…

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May Cut Timber Where Crops Suffer. P.p. Board More Lenient Than Shire

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 6

The Forbes P.P. Board is not as hard on farmers who want to ringbark on routes and reserves, where the trees interfere with their crops…

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Farm for £1

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 6

On account of a judgment he had secured for £1/1., Mr. C. B. Scott, of Whitton, had the rice farm of Mr. P. D. Simpson; of Gogeldrie, put up for…

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Wheat Pool. Farmers' Conference. Big Majority

Western Champion · Monday 18 August 1930 · page 4

By an overwhelming majority delegates to the conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Thursday decided to support a…

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Albert. Weather and Wheat

Western Champion · Monday 18 August 1930 · page 8

Albert has had a week of fine weather, with a nice fall of rain at the end of last week, measuring 46 points, which was very much appreciated…

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