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

Farming & the land, 1931

2,461 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 45 of 124

Those Returns Assist Dairy Society

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 9

To assist the Forbes Rural Society in its plans, those farmers who are running cows for milking and butter purposes, are…

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Dairying Instructor Writes Helpful Articles Income of £18 a Month Outlay of £200

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 9

WITH this issue "The Advocate" commences a series of so articles on Dairying, from the pen of Mr. A. L. Astbury, H.D.A., H.D.D., Dairy Instructor, of Orange. Those interested in the formation of a dairying industry in Forbes…

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Wool Auctions

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 4

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd., report under date April 24th:— Auction sales were resumed here yesterday. Competition was keen…

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"Thinking Pig." a Message to the Wheat Farmer

Western Champion · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 8

I would like to supplement my original article, on above question, with information that has lately come to my hand, from tests and experiments…

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WHEAT. Stabilisation Scheme. New Features

Western Champion · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 3

"A wheat international," with a pool controlled entirely by the growers and formed for their own protection, is visualised by the…

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"Greenbank" Sheep Score at Bathurst Show. Records Broken

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

The Gold Cup of the Show, a silver cup, three champions, and numerous firsts—this is the record put up by Mr. E. U. Watson's…

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Wheat Case. Mungo Scott v. Barber. Verdict by Consent

Western Champion · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 4

At the Supreme Court, sitting at Dubbo last week, Mungo Scott Ltd. sued C. J. Barber to recover £680 4/6, money due over a dispute about…

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General News Protect Your Flocks. Scientific Control of Deadly Sheep Pests

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 4

For many years flock owners have been confronted with the problem of saving their sheep from parasites which cause losses aggregating…

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Share Farming Agreements for Sale at This Office

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 4

"Mr. Lang is like a monkey on a stick, and Mr. Garden is working him," said a Melbourne cleric last week. Apt!…

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Price of Wheat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 1

Wheat was quoted locally on Monday afternoon as follows:—F.A.Q. 1/10 d., pool advance 1/5¼d. Second ferade 1/7¼d. pool advance 9d…

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A Farmer's Point of View

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 3

Look, then, into thing heart, and write.—Longfellow. Charlie Hardy Junr. is coming to Coolamon to explain the…

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Wool Prices and Sheep Their Current Influence

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:-- The improvement in the wool market since early February has not only provided a number of growers with…

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Wheat Prizes How Condobolin Suffers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 4

During the writer's visit to the recent Royal Show he spent some time in the room where all the wheat grains of the various district winners…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes STINKWORT Eradication Costly if Delayed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 4

"Council is seriously perturbed by the spread of stinkwort within the area--it is now appearing in parts where it has hitherto never been…

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Wool Auctions Closing Sales Next Season's Roster

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 1

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers Co-operative Coy. reports:-- The Season's final sales are now in progress, and will continue until May…

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"Thinking Pig." a Message to the Farmer

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 1

I would like to supplement my original article on above question, with information that has lately come to my hand, from tests and experiments…

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Farmers' Experiment Plots

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 4

The Department of Agriculture is this year co-operating with Mr B. H. Buckland, Willuna, Condobolin, and Mr M. Westcott, Wattle Valley,…

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Wool Sales

Western Champion · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 8

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson and Co. wired the "Champion" yesterday: "We sold 6500 bales of wool at our Sydney auction on Tuesday. France…

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WHEAT. Trundle Record. TRUNDLE

Western Champion · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 6

Trundle claims the wheat record for the State for the 1930/31 season. The total quantity of wheat received at Trundle on April 25th was:…

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Agricultural & Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land

Western Champion · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 15

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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