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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 28 of 62

The Price of Wool Australian and South African Clips

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

The results of the selling season in South Africa shows a slightly higher level than the average price, 13,4375d. per 1b., at which the Australian clip…

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Winter School for Farmers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 1

It is proposed to hold the usual winter schools at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, this year from the 2nd to 12th July. Courses of…

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Sheep Skins

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

Sheep skins have been brought within the appraisement scheme. The Central Wool Committee is empowered to set up a sub-committee to…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 3

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd., report under date 17th May:— Although the season does not end until June 30, a further progress…

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Wheat Storage Questions in Assembly

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 3

Before the next wheat harvesting season begins the State Government will investigate the question of storing the estimated carry over. In the…

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Sheep Classing Characters Desirable in a Flock

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

The following desirable characters should be kept in mind when culling the flock:-- 1. Good strong heads without…

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Primary-secondary Producer the Hughes Technique. Story of Unshrinkable Wool

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

Throughout this series of articles the emphasis has always been upon the inter-relation between producer and manufacturer in Australia. I have sought to show that the man who grows and, the man who makes have a common interest for this country,…

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Wool Scheme The Matter of Appraisements Correspondence to the Editor

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

Sir, -- During the wool appraisement season nearing completion, many wool growers have voiced their disappointment at the prices realised for their…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Our cable reviewing international wheat markets this week reads:— "United States generally favourabde; Canada—sowing progressing…

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Wool Classing (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

Sir,--During the Wool Appraisement Season nearing completion, many woolgrowers have voiced their disappointment at the prices realised for…

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Problem of Handling Next Wheat Harvest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

Replying to a question in the [?]gislative Assembly in connection with the wheat situation the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Reid) said that the…

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American Wool Position. Consumers and the War

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:-- Considerably, more variation in prices for Futures tops in New York has lately been noticeable than for a number…

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Drastic Land Tax. £3 A Bale Of Wool

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Federal land tax assessments, under the new rates, are expected to be so drastic as to exceed £3 a bale of wool produced on many grazing…

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Primary Secondary Producer the Hughes Technique Story of Unshrinkable Wool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

Throughout this series of articles the emphasis has always been upon I have sought to show that the man who grows and the'man who makes I have sought to show that the man who grows and the man who makes have a common interest for this country, which cannot help to build…

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197 South-western Farms Vacated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

Up to Slay 3 this year 197 farmers in the South-western wheat area have accepted and been paid assistance amounting to £55,588 upon the…

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Trees on the Farm. a Good General Fertiliser

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Newly planted trees should hot be manured, but fertilisers can be applied after the second year if desired and frequently have a very marked effect…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd. report under date May 24:—An official announcement this week drew attention to the National…

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Forbes Special Sheep Sale

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

Edward Weaver and Company (Forbes) and The Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co. Ltd., (Sydney), a[?] in conjunction, report that…

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Plan to Invade England Germany's Proposed Move Motor-boats. Guns, Parachute Troops Channel Cropping in 30 Minutes?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

Germany's plan for the invasion of England provides for the use of high-powered motor-boats, long-range guns, and parachute…

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