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

Farming & the land, 1938

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Truck Alight with Racehorse on Board Tullibigeal Farmers Experience

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 1

Whilst proceeding to his home, near Tullibigeal, Mr. E. J. Buckland had a most unpleasant experience. When about three miles from his…

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Crop Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 1

Intending competitors are reminded that entries close on Saturday next, 15th October, for the 50 acres of growing wheat crop, and 25 acres…

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Yarraglen Wool

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

The ram U6 purchased by Mr. W. Ingrey and Son, for the Yarraglen Stud was recently shorn, the fleece weighing 37 1/2 lbs…

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Master Farmer Gompetition. South Western Slopes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 4

Messrs. B. J. Stocks and Sons, of "Linden Hills," Cunningar, have followed up last year's success by again winning the Master Farmer…

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Champion Wheat

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 7

Said to be a record for the show and possibly a world record, a bushel of Boomey wheat, exhibited at Melbourne Show, weighed 70.21b. The same was…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 7

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. Ltd. reports on the 11th instant: We submitted at our sale on…

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World's Record Wool Clip Claimed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 7

For the second year in succession, a wether owned by Mr. J. C. Carey, of Glenfield Farm, Yass, cut 2812lb, of wool. This is claimed as a world's…

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Cleanliness of New South Wales Wheat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture (Major the Hon. A. D. Reid, M.L.A.), in a statement today, stressed the importance of attaining the highest…

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Control of Worms in Sheep Importance of Early Detection

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 8

It is a great mistake to adopt a too complacent attitude with regard to the question, of parasites in stock, it is a fatal error for a sheepowner…

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CARRIES 240 Sheep Outsize in Floats For Transport Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 6

Something like an outside in sheep floats was lurned out when Mr. L. M. Plant, haulage contractor, of Whit[?] ton took delivery of a double-decker…

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Quick Work Sold 17,000 Sheep in 35 Mins

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 6

In years to come, when stockmen reminisce on the days wben their beards were black, states the Dubbo Liberal, some of them surely will…

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Sheep Tick & LICE Notifiable Stock Diseases Control by Dipping

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 5

Under the Stock Diseases Act, 1923, infestation with sheep "tick" and sheep louse are notifiable diseases, and severe penalties are…

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Sell or Hold Wool Optimism Coupled with Caution

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:— "The wool outlook has brightened and demand for most other commodities has also improved. Cotton,…

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Wool Market Optimism Coupled With Caution Outlook Brighter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 6

The wool outlook has brightened and demand for most other commodities has also improved. Cotton, surplus supplies of which are…

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Loose Smut of Wheat Influence of Weather on Infection

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 9

Most wheat-growers are familiar with loose or flying smut, a disease which shows up conspicuously in the early heading stages of the crop,…

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Loose Smut in Wheat Influence of Weather Conditions Method of Control

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 10

Most wheatgrowers are familiar with loose or flying smut, a disease which shows up conspicuously in the early heading stages of the…

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Animated Market At Sydney Wool Sales Values 5 to 712 p.c. Higher

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

Goldsbrough More and Co. report: We offered at auction on Wednesday 6675 bales, and sold at auction and privately since last sale 7115 bales…

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Farmers and Settlers Meeting of W.W. Branch

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 3

A meeting of members of the West Wyalong branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association will be held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday. 22nd…

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District Conditions Promise of Poor Crops Grasshopper Hatchings

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

With a fall of only 61 points of rain during September, Stock Inspector Jones reported to yesterday's meeting of Forbes P.P…

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Country Conditions Farm & Weather Notes Bedgerabong, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 9

Early on Saturday morning, a strong wind of gale force broke over the district. Fortunately it was of short duration. When day dawned the whole…

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