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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 60 of 82

WEAVER & Co's Special Sale 4300 Sheep in Pens Best Sales

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 8

Edward Weaver & Co. (Forbes) and the Farmers and Graziers' Co.. op. Co., Ltd., (Sydney), auctioneers in conjunction. report that they…

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Verdict for Defendant in £5000 Claim Negligence Alleged Against Lorry Driver Farmer Dies Following Surgical Operation West Wyalong District Parties in Court Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

Widespread interest was taken in legal proceedings in Sydney this week, when well known West Wyalong and district residents appeared in a contested action. The action centred around a claim for £5000 compensation, following the death…

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Bush Fire Campaign Commences Appeal to Farmers and Graziers to Protect Their Homes and Property. Bland Shire Council Will Help Movement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

The Bland Shire Council desires the co-operation of all farmers and graziers in its endeavour to introduce a bush fire prevention organisation within the huge Shire area. The establishment of such an organisation is in the interests of the…

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Third Win In Junior Farmer State Title

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 5

Wilfred Morschel, of Bolong Club wot the Juuior Farmers' Club Slate poultry championship for the third time. Irene Chapman. Tenterfield,…

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Country Conditions Farm & Weather Notes Bedgerabong. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 7

A long spell of dry weather was broken on Tuesday when a few light showers fell. That summer is approaching is very…

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Wool Shed Destroyed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 2

The "Yuline" wool shed, the property of Mrs. F. M. Tunney, was destroyed by fire on Friday night. The building was insured…

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Wheat Erratic American Fluctuations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 3

Considerable fluctuation has characterised the wheat market since the commencement of the present hostilities…

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Forbes Special Sheep Sale. Tuesday, 26th September. Prime Suckers 2/ Dearer. Grown Sheep Firmer to 6d DEARER

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 4

Edward Weaver and Co. (Forbes) I and The Farmers and Graziers Co-op. Co. Ltd. (Sydney), auctioneers fin conjunction, report that they…

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AGRICULTURAL Fertility of Wheat Soils. The Problem of Its Maintenance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 1

Summarising the addresses of tour departmental contributors (a soil analyst, an agricultural instructor, an experimentalist, and an agrostologist) to…

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Heavy Sentence Wool Stealing Charge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

Convicted of stealing wool from Melyra woolshed, Grenfell, a man named Bert Brennick was sentenced to 12 months hard labor at the…

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Wheat Price Matter for Federal Government

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 4

Mr. Mair, in reply to a question in the Assembly, said that the abilisation of the wheat price in New South Wales was a matter for the…

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Rehabilitating the Wheat Farmers Important Provisions in New Bill Position of South-west Settlers Premier's Speech in State Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

A prophecy that the action of the British Government in purchasing Australia's primary products, added to the expectant bounteous season and good prices, would allow the average farmer in New South Wales to rehabilitate himself,…

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Japan Wants Wool Foreign Orders Pouring in

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 5

Manufacturers in Tokio are mortified because they are obliged to refuse impouring foreign orders for woollen goods because of the scarcity…

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Our Wool Clip Big Yield Expected (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

The Australian wool clip is officially estimated to yield 3,096,-500 bales, but it is probable that this total will be considerably…

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£11,000,000 More for Aus. Wool Clip Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

It was stated to-day that the price agreed to between the Australian and British Governments for the purchase of the Australian…

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Wheat Stabilisation Statement by N.S.W. Premier In Reply to Mr. Elliott

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 5

A statement that the stabilisation of wheat prices in N.S.W., was now a matter for the Commonwealth Government, was made by…

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Farmer Aged 73 Two Convictions Driver's License Cancelled

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

For driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and in a manner dangerous to the public, Seymour Apps, a farmer, aged 73…

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To Conserve Soil Fertility. Wheat--Oats--Lucerne Sheep

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 6

The following is a reprint of an article in the September number of the Agricultural Gazette and written by G. Nicholson, H.D.A., Senior…

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District Cattle

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 3

The cattle market was stronger and at times. 10- higher at Homebush on Thursday. The yarding was 3858. Sheep and lamb supplies totalled 64,…

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PASTORAL. Lamb-Marking Measures Against Losses From Disease

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 4

Unless precautions are taken against infection, the operations of lamb marking is often followed by serious losses from inoculable diseases such…

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