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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 31 of 62

War and Wool Prices. American Ups and Downs

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

Wincbcombe Carson Ltd. report: -- The first shock of events in European markets has subsided in the United States and values for wool have shown…

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J. W. Brewer. Prominent Townsman. Dealer In Wool, Skins and Hides

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 1

It has been said, of James Brewer that he is our most civic minded man and there is a great deal to be said in favour of that statement when we…

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3/8½ for Wheat Senator McBRIDE S Statement Britain Will Take 56,000,000 Bushels

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 7

Mr. H. K. Nock, M.H.R., Minister for External Affairs, and Senator MeBride, Assistant Minister for Cummerce, addressed a meeting Junee…

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West Milby Notes Farmers and Settlers ' Meet Hall Matters Discussed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the last monthly meeting of the West Milby branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association…

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Sydney Stud Sheep Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 6

The annual stud sheep fair is to be held in Sydney commencing from Monday, June 24, at 10 a.m., and for following days. British breed sheep…

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The War and Wool Prices Ups and Downs of the Trade American and South African Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

The first shock of events in European markets has subsided in the United States and values for wool have shown recovery. From its…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 3
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

Pitt, Sun und Badgery Ltd., report under date 14th June:—We are submitting a catalogue of 4300 bales tomorrow, embracing a…

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Sheep Improvement Merino Ewe Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

The annual Merino Ewe Competition for 1940 has been launched by the "Farmer and Settler" in conjunction with the New South Wales…

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Sheep Drive at Caragabal. On Behalf Of Patriotic Funds

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

A sheep drive in aid of the Red Cross and local Comfort Fund was organised at Caragabal by Mrs. Sullivan, secretary of the local patriotic…

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To Help Farmers Who Enlist Milby Committee Mooted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of the West Milby branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, a discussion took place in regard to the enlistments in the…

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Camping Sheep in Lanes Dangerous Practice

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 1

When, at Friday's Shire Council meeting, a letter was read from the Grawlin Plains Agric. Bureau, protesting against the practice of…

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Resolutions For Annual Farmers' Conference Ashburnham District Council Meets At Forbes Assisting The War Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 3

THE Ashburnham District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held its annual meeting at Forbes on Saturday, when delegates from eight branches of the Association were in attendance…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 1

Our cable reviewing international wheat markets this weak reads:— "United States favorable; Canada— some rain, but more needed; Europe…

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Scope for Australian Mills Italy's Wool Trade

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: -- Australia made no mistake in selling her wool to the United Kingdom for the duration of the war and one cup…

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C.w.a.'s War Effort. Local Members' Enthusiasm. Sheep Skin Vests

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

Members of the local branch of the C.W.A., as well as their sister organisations throughout the State, are doing splendid work for…

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DAIRYING. Shelter For Dairy Stock. As A Factor In Feeding Economy

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 3

Where proper shelter is not provided for stock not only is their decease resistance reduced, but much food material is wasted in "warming the…

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Sheep Drive Benefits Caragabal War Funds £82 Realised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 1

A sheep drive in aid of the Red Cross and local Comforts Fund was organised at Caragabal by Mrs. Sullivan, secretary of the…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 3
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd., report under date 20th June:—We offered a catalogue of 4300 bales for appraisement on Tuesday and…

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