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

Farming & the land, 1936

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Wool Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 4

Tile Farmers & uraziers Co-operative Co. reports on the 24th instant:' Tlie London market closed oil tlie 17lh instant with a very firm tone;…

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"Uncle Wiseman" Sheep Breeding Cup Bogabigal's "Walk Over"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 1

FOR various reasons, the seven original,entries in the "Uncle Wiseman" sheep competition, conducted annually by the "Farmer & Settler," R.A.S. & Dept. of Agriculture in conjunction with the local P.A. and H. Association, had narrowed…

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Sheep Owners Note District Fleece Competition Good Prizes Offered

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 4

Something of vital interest to farmers throughout the district is a fleece competition. which has been organised by the officials of the…

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10-To 15-Better Market for Cattle Forbes Fortnightly Sales

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 9

At the fortnightly sale at the Forbes municipal saleyards on Tuesday the cattle market showed an increase of 10- to 15- for good…

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Wheat Soars 3/8[?] a Bushel In Local Silos

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 1

Wheat was quoted locally this afternoon (Thursday) at 3/8¼ per bushel in silos (the highest price for several years)…

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Wool Outlook Japan and World Supplies New Selling Season

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 7

During the past twelve months political events and risks of financial disturbance have been experienced on a considerable number of…

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Crop Prospects District Reports PINNACLE, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 6

Since the rain started, the wheat and oat crops that have been sown on high ground around Pinnacle, Ooma and Ironbarks look exceptionally well…

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Feeding of Dairy Cows

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 3

The dairy farmer who knows his business knows that adequate feeding is every dairy cow's due. "I would sooner touch my hat to a good dairy…

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Wool Report

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 8

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd. report under date 30th July, 1936: For the past week business transacted in the local market has been…

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Wheat Still Rising. Approaching 5/ Mark

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 2

With sharp rises in Sydney en Saturday there are prospects of wheat touching the 5/ mark. Quotations rose to 2d on the day, cabled…

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General News Carnage. Sheep Raided. Killed by Dogs. Ghastly Scene

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 3

When Mr. Tom Duffy visited a sheep paddock at Yanco in the early hours of Friday morning he found it littered with dead and dying sheep…

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Wheat Goes Higher Good News for the Man on the Land. Sydney

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 1

The local wheat market jumped this morning when values for country wheat rose 1½d per bushel, bagged wheat 1d and silo grain ½d…

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Crop Prospects. District Reports

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 2

Since the rain started the wheat and oat crops that have been sown on high ground around Pinnacle, Ooma and Ironbarks look exceptionally…

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Farmers’ and Settlers’ Assn. Light Business Sheet at Saturday’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 3

President W. J. Bryant presided over the following members at Saturday’s meeting Cowra branch of the F.S.A.:…

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Local Farmer’s Big Loss House and Contents Total- Ly Destroyed. When Wife Falls with Kerosene Lamp

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 6

Mrs. Baxter, wife of Mr. W. Baxter, of Wattamondara, long have good cause to the evening of Thursday…

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Wool Values The Rugging of Sheep Result of Test

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 3

For the past week business transacted in the Sydney market has been very limited. A few sales of fellmongered wools have…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 3

The early shorn clips are now arriving into store, but not to the same extent as last season, especially so of late, as the recent beneficial rainfall…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 6

The Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd., reports on the 30th inst.: With shearing becoming more general the clip is commencing to…

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Australian Wool Japan's Stocks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 6

TOKIO.—It is reliably learned that thes stocks of Australian wool on hand are calculated to be sulligient for six months if husbanded…

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WHEAT 4/0½ In Local Silos

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 1

Wheat was quoted locally this afternoon (Monday) at 4/0½ in silos…

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