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

Farming & the land, 1934

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Sydney Wool Sales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

We received the following telegram from Messrs Goldsbrough, Mort & Co., on Thursday afternoon:—We offered at auction on…

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Wool Price Anomalies

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 9

Another indication of the prices paid for wool in the sheds and those secured at auction can be gained from the following figures obtained by Mr…

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Local Wool Sales

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 10

At the wool sales last week, Mr. Elwin Battye, son-in-law of Mr. J. Newell, of Battye Street, got good prices for his "Springview" clip. For…

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Dog Solve? Sheep-Killing Mystery

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

By first arresting his dog, Sergeant Weston (of Orange) detected the culprit when a drover discovered one of his flock of sheep, which…

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Wool Production Forbes Figures

Western Champion · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 4

THOUGH wool production in the Commonwealth for 1933 was well below that of 1932. the Forbes district forwarded to the sales just on 300 more bales last year than the year before. With the largely increased values of wool, this means…

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Wheat Varieties Recommendations For Forbes District

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 7

The officials of the Department of Agriculture recommend the following wheats for the central western slopes, Including the…

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Firm Values Special Sheep Sale At Forbes Yards

Western Champion · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 12

The Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co., Ltd., Sydney, W. K. Garnsey, Senr., Forbes, and Butler & Humfrey, Forbes…

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WOOL Position Strong. January — June Supplies

Western Champion · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 17

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: The lack of supplies of wool is evidently giving oversea consumers considerable concern judging by the…

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Still Strong Wool Position Supplies Low

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 7

The lack of supplies of wool is evidently giving overseas consumers considerable concern, judging by the keen competition and…

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Travelling Sheep Befriended by Ald. Wallace Ald. Hart Disagrees

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 4

When Ald. T. Wallaes suggested at Monday's meeting, of the Wyalong Municipal Council that travelling sheep be allowed to use the road…

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Butter Factory First Year Ends Great Progress £14,477 Distributed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

The Forbes Co-operative Dairy Society's butter factory completed its first twelve months of manufacturing last…

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Sheepowners Beware Stock Inspector's Warning All Sheep Must be Branded

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

The District Stock Inspector issues a warning that all sheep yarded for sale must be legibly branded, and branded with the travelling T…

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Sheep Stealing Charges Some Losses Cleared Up Police Prosecutions Successful

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

THE postponed charges in which William Patrick Irwin, was charged on three counts with the disappearance of sheep were concluded at the Forbes Police 'Court on Tuesday last, when he was fined on a charge of stealing one sheep,- acquitted…

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10,117 Bales London Wool Sales Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

A London cable states:—At the wool sales to-day 10,117 bales were offered (including 1,632 bales from New South Wales), of which…

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Wheat Receivals Ootha and Yarrabandai Good Feed About. YARRABANDAI

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 6

Once again the harvest season has come and gone, and the returns are rather disappointing when considered from a monetary point of view. The…

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Wool Sales Market Easier For Burry Fleece and Spinners' Wools

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: We offered at auction on Wednesday 6284 bales. Compared with our last sale all good spinners' wool was…

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EUGOWRA Wheat Receivals at End Personal and General Items EUGOWRA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 6

Boree Shire Council is very busy here repairing flood damage. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Traves have left for the coast, while Mr. Milner…

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AGRICULTURAL "Purple Patch" of Wheat and Oats The Problem of Control

Western Champion · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 16

Of all the parasitic fuagi responsible for diseases in cereal crops in New South Wales, the most important are those which inhabit the so I and…

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Good Returns 67lbs. to Bushel From Mr. C. B. Mahlo's Crop

Western Champion · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 12

Excellent returns were secured by Mr. C. B. Mahlo from the 50 acres of wheat with which he won the Forbes P.A. & H…

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Farmers' Relief Act, 1932 Notice to Creditors Under Section 26(8)

Western Champion · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Name of Farmer CORBETT, Thomas. Address of Farmer, "Killarney," Numulla, Trundle. No. of Stay Order, 601…

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