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

Farming & the land, 1940

1,225 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 62

Two Farmers Fined

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 4

Before Mr. F Grugeon, P.M., at the Stockinbingal Court. Patrick Cronin of Grogan, was charged with burning stubble In the Narraburra Shire…

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Junior Farmers' Club Eugowra Activities Reviewed New Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2

At a specially convened meeting of the Eugowra Junior Farmers' Club, held at the Public School, It was unanimously decided to reform the club…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

Our cable reviewing international wheat market this week reads:— "India agent estimates crop fifty million quarters of good quality;…

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Wool Appraisements

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 7

We received the following telegram from Messrs Winchcombe, Carson. Ltd., to-day (Thursday):—7.600 bales of wool were appraised…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder, The West Wyalong Advocate, Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

The Farmers and Grasiers' Co—operative Co. Ltd., reports under date 4th inst:— We submitted our 16th catalogue…

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Flemington Quotations Sheep Dearer

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 2

A telegraphic report from Pitt Son and Badgery states that 2169 cattle were yarded at Flemington saleyards on Monday. They were mostly of…

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Wool Appraisement Correction

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 2

In our issue of the 29th ultimo we made "a slight error in the report of the Farmers and Graziers Report by stating that the top price realised was…

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Illegally Using Sheep. Unique Decision

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3

In the Orange Court, Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., made a decision that is unique in Australian legal history, says Orange "Learer". Mr…

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Condobolin Experiment Farm. Wheat Fallow Trial, 1939. E. W. BOWMAKER, H.D.A. Experimentalist

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3

To demonstrate the benefit of fallowing land, in preparation for sowing to wheat, an experiment was commenced last season. The…

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The Wool Situation Larger Clip And Consumption

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:-- Sellers who anticipated a decided rush for wool when the war commenced did not see their expectations realised…

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Wheat Men Meet Conference in Progress Important Matters to be Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 2

Delegates from all parts of the State are attending the annual conference of the Wheatgrowers' Union of Australia, which commenced at West. Wyalong yesterday and will continue to-day and to-morrow. Mr. J. R. Somers, of Euratha, General President of the…

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West Wyalong Farmers and Settlers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 5

West Wyalong branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association at a special meeting on Saturday afternoon decided to support the views of the…

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Wool Sales Problems Discussed Safeguards Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 5

The Australian Woolgrowers' Council decided on Tuesday that it was essential that provision should be made in the wool…

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Wool Clip Record in Sight Trade Reviewed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 2

Sellers who anticipated a decided rush for wool when the war commenced did not see their expectations realised. From October to…

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Country Conditions Farm & Weather Notes Bedgerabong, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 7

Dry, hot, dusty conditions still prevail in the district. To-day brought sultry humid weather after a most pleasant cool change experienced over the latter…

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Wool Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 3
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd. report under date of 8th March, 1940: Our Appraisement Catalogue No. 16 was finalised on Monday last. It…

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