Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

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

Farming & the land, 1937

1,561 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 32 of 79

Farmer Shot Dead Gun Cauqht in Fence (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 1

George Murray, aged 60 years, a farmer, of Glossodia, in the Windsor district, was shot dead yesterday afternoon, when his shotgun caught…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

South-western Farmers Dissatisfaction Continues

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 4

A large meeting of farmers of the south-west, presided over by Major Chanter, was held at Hillston for the purpose of receiving the report of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

On the Farm Lambing Progresses Beneficial Rains RAINFALL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 6

The beneficial fall of rain on last Saturday week is now showing its worth. Most of the farmers had completed or almost completed sowing…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

"Cattle King" Fined

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 6

William James Marsh, an 80-years-old grazier, of Forbes, better known as "The Cattle King of the West," again appeared at the Forbes Court…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 4

Schute, Bell, Badgery, Lumby Limited, report under date 27th May:— The market in Great Britain is firm, and topmakers are not inclined…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wool Reports

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 3

Country Producers' Selling Co. Ltd., report:-- Business locally in wool circles continue to be very quet, although…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

1937 Annual Sheep Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 3

Very satisfactory entries have been received for the 42nd Annual Sheep Show conducted by the New South Wales Sheepbreeders'…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Forbes Special Sheep Sale. Tuesday, 25th May. No Fat Sheep Offered Owing to the Strike of Slaughter Men at Homebush

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 4

Edward Weaver and Company (Forbes) and The Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co. (Sydney), auctioneers in conjunction, report that on…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Japan and the Wool Market Did Australian Price Suffer? "No" Says Dr. Page

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 3

Referring to certain public statements that the absence of Japan from the Australian wool sales during the latter half of 1936 had inflicted a loss…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"5000 More Farms for 5000 More Farmers." Closer Settlement. Big Conference for Wagga. Premier to Be Invited to

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 1

Closer Settlement has long been a burning question in all parts of the State. Much has been said about it and many ideas put forward as to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

500 More Farms for ,500 More Farmers. Closer Settlement.big Conference for Wagga. Premier to Be Invited to Attend

Cowra Free Press · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 3

Closer Settlement has long been a burning question' in all parts of the State. Much has been said about it and many ideas put forward as…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cowra Junior Farmers Prepare for the Show

Cowra Free Press · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 2

Mr. H. D. pulling (President) occupied the chair at a meeting of the Junior Farmers’ District Council held at the Intermediate high…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dairying Progress Arresting Figures

Cowra Free Press · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 7

Interesting figures were quoted in Sydney this week by the Acting Minister for Defence (Mr. Thorby) when he opened the Dairy Factory…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Price of Wheat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 1

Wheat was quoted locally this afternoon (Monday) at 4/8½ per bushel…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wool Market Firmer Tone

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 4

Schute Bell, Badgery, Lumby Ltd., report on May 27 as follows:-- The market in Great Britain is firm, and topmarkers are not inclined to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sheep Purchases Japanese Buyers in N.Z.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 3

Lest week representatives of the Japanese Government bought 1000 Corriedale ewes and ewe hoggets at Canterbury (N.Z.) at very satisfactory…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Wool Market Tone Slightly Better

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 4

The wool market shows a slightly better tone than during recent weeks. Prices for local fellmongered lines have not yet displayed…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Wool Market Tone Slightlv Bettor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 7

Winchocombe, Carson Ltd. report: The wool market shows a slightly better tone than during recent weeks Prices for local fellmongered lines…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Sheep Average 20s. Per Head At West Wvaolng Sale

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 1

The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd. (Sydney) in con junction with D. A. Gagie & Co., report having held a most successful…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Dairy Catt&e At West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 6

The West Wyalong Show Committee are making a special feature of the dairy cattle at their next shew, in addition to a number of prizes…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →