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

Farming & the land, 1939

1,631 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 59 of 82

Wool Stealing Charge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 3

At the Police Court on Friday, before Mr. Trueman, Bert Brennick, on remand, was charged that he did steal a quantity of crutching and fleece…

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South-West Wheat Area Reconstruction

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 1

The South-West Investigation Committee advises, in response to a number of enquiries, that there is no necessity for any farmer to incur the…

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Wool Appraisement

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 3

For expert handling and attention under the scheme of Appraisement, consign your wool to us immediately it is shorn to secure your turn…

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Price of Wheat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

Wheat was quoted at West Wyalong this afternoon (Monday) at 1/10½ per bushel in silos…

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Wheat Farmers Federal Government's Attitude Criticised by Mr. Nock

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 3

In a speech on the Budget in the House of Representatives, Mr. B. K. Nock, Member for Riverina, said:—I now turn to the general policy of…

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Wheat Rocket was a Squib (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 4

Sir,—The rocket sent up by the Federal Government with such powerful energy and spectacular display, in connection with the wheat pool,…

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Wool Purchase By British Government Price of 12 Mentioned

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 6

Negotiations between the Commonwealth and British Governments for the disposal of the current wool clip are nearing…

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Queensland Sheep Their Earmarking in N.S.W. Steps to be Followed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 4

When Queensland sheep arc brought Into this State, is the stockowner entitled to place his own N.S.W. earmark on the sheep,…

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The Wool Cheque Prompt Payment Promised Money in Quick Circulation When Contracts are Announced

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

No time will be lost in getting the wool money into circulation once the price and terms of the purchase by the British…

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Market Report Cattle Dearer--sheep Firm

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 4

Pitt Son & Badgery Ltd. report by wire on Tuesday, 26th last. [?] head of cattle were offered at the Flemington cards on Monday when…

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Wheat Crops Spoilt by Frost

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 5

A number of crops in this district have been frost bitten, and in some parts are being cut for hay. We understand the Piney Range district…

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Handling Wheat

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 3

Because wheat sacks are both difficult and costly fo procure at present, wheat farmers may encounter difficulty in handling the coming harvest…

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Overseas Wheat Position. Lindley Walker Wheat Company's Special Wheat Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 1

Our cable this week reviewing international wheat markets reads:— "Germany official grain crops estimated 27,500 compared 27,448 thousand…

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Swede Turnips for Sheep

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 3

At Quandialla a farmer sowed a 23 acre block" for swedes in late February. The growth, has been phenomenal. Owing to the flush of…

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Frost Damaged Crops. Assistance for Farmers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 2

The secretary of the Grenfell Chamber of Commerce (Mr. W. J. Dun) was approached on Tuesday by a number of fanners in the Piney…

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The Farm Home Control of House Flies

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 3

The house fly is not only a nuisance but, because of its life history and habits, it is a serious menace to health. A cheap and effective fly spray…

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Price of Wheat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 1

Wheat was quoted at West Wyalong this afternoon (Thursday)at l/9½d- per bushel, in silos…

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Sheep Rugging Not Economical in Trial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 3

A two-years sheep-rugging trial at Brae Springs, Albury, has not proved economical, states Mr. I. W. Montgomery, who conducted the trials an…

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"What Can We Do?" a Pastoral Letter From Bishop Burgmann

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 4

Tile following Pastoral letter from the Bishop of Goulburn. was read in all Anglican churches in the Diocese last Sunday: —…

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War Time Wheat Pool When War is Over

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 8

Already the possibilty of continuing the war-time complusory wheat pool when peace returns is being explored in certain wheat circles in Western…

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