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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 62 of 82

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 6

Our cable this week reviewing international wheat markets reads:— "United States South West drought continues; Western Europe and parts…

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Old Season's Wheat Warrants

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 2

Messrs. Tresilian and Dun (Grenfell) Pty. Ltd., advise that they have been appointed by the Government Wheat Board to collect on their…

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Wheat Prices Government Buys at 2/7¼d TO 2/9¼d Advance of 2/- for Farmers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 1

The Commonwealth Government is mal[?]ng an advance or 2/ a bushel lo wheatgrowers as it acquires old season's wheat…

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The Wheat Question (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 10

Sir,—May I, through your columus, draw attention to the fact that "all is quiet on the Wheat Front?" In common with many others, I wonder what…

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Better Sheep Management As a Means of Increasing Profits

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 8

Discussing at a recant conference of farmers the question of what the sheep man could do to maintain his industry on a sound footing in view…

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Average Yearly Wheat Prices From 1890 to 1938

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 7

The following table, compiled from figures supplied by the Government Statistician and the State Marketing Bureau, shows the average yearly…

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Cost of Continuous Cropping Need for Wiser Farming Methods

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 7

There is every evidence that we are cming to the end of the first prodigal period of our farming, and that for reasons yearly more insistent…

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Frost Injury to Wheat Stems Hopes for Grain From Second Growth

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 6

Frosts in June, July and August caused noticeable damage to wheat crops in scattered parts of the State, and many samples were submitted to…

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Wheat Prices Government Buys at to 2/7 /14 to 2/9 1/4. Selling Rates Fixed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 5

The Commonwealth Government is making an advance of 2/ a bushel to wheat growers as it acquires old season's wheat…

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Sheep Blowfly Dressings. Zinc Sulphate and Boric Acid Compounds. J. C. KEAST, B.V.Sc., H.D.A., Pastures Protection Board Veterinary Research Officer

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 5

Reprint from Agricultural Gazette The ideal blowfly dressing should possess the following essentials:--1. Should be a stable compound, not…

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Farmer Injured Clear Ridge Accident Breaking' in Horses

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 1

While breaking in a young horse Oil Monday, Mr. J. Watson, of Clear Ridge. was injured when the horse fell with Mr. Watson's leg underneath…

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15 Bag Crops In West Wyalong District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 2

It was stated in West Wyaloug this atternoon that many farmers would reap a 15 bag average from their wheat crops this year, unless…

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Prospects Bright for Stock and Crops In Narandera P.P. District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 4

The Stock Inspector, Mr. Byrnes, submitted the following report to the last meeting of the Nurandera P.P. Board—…

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Found Asleep in Car Ungarie Farmer Fined For Drunken Driving Was on Way to Marry

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 5

Found curled up asleep on the seat after his motor car had been damaged practically beyond repair in a collision with another car on…

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AGRICULTURAL Bacterial Wilt of Tomatoes. Outbreaks in Glasshouse Crops

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 6

Inspections of glasshouse tomatoes in recent months have drawn attention to the development in some areas of a disease which hitherto has not…

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Country Conditions Farm & Weather Notes Bedgerabong. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 7

The dry spell was broken on Wednesday night, when alight rain began to fall. This was followed by showers throughout Thursday, continuing until…

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Rehabilitating The Wheat Farmer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 5

Sir,—I ask your permission to discuss as briefly as possible through your esteemed columus the Rural Reconstruction Bill brought in by the…

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Sheep Killer Laid Low

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

For many months owners around Pullabooka have lost sheep and. lambs, which have been killed by a kangaroo dog which went wild, and…

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Wool Price AVERAGE 13½d. LONDON

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 1

It is officially announced that agreement has been reached between theBritish, Australian, and New Zealand Governments for Britain to purchase…

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State Wheat Area. Smaller Area, But Average Harvest Expected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 1

Returns collected from 17,116 holdings in New South Wales show that 4,619,200 acres were sown with wheat for the 1939-40 season, compared with…

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