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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 35 of 62

Alleged Embezzlement From Funds of Forbes Dairy Society Ernest Edwards Acquitted Jury Only Out For 15 Minutes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 1

THE only case at Forbes Quarter Sessions yesterday morning, before his Honor Judge Shortland, was one in which Ernest Samuel Edwards was charged with embezzling the sums of £202 and £403 while a servant of Forbes Co-operative…

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The Wool Cheque Pastoral Revenue

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: -- Wool has certainly provided a welcome increase to Australia's National income during the past season. The…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 4

Our cable this week reviewing international wheat markets roads:—"United States spring wheat—damage feared owing dryness;…

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Rats Raid Wheat Aided by Millions of Mice Trucking Operations Commence Bags Riddled by Rodents

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 2

Although the recent 'mice plague was responsible for a great deal of damage to wheat stacks, hordes of large rats caused the…

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Fractured Skull Caused Farmer's Death Struck by Falling Tree Whilst Clearing His Property

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 2

According to evidence given by Dr. John Balzer at the inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Arthur Brown,…

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Wheat Pool

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 4

The Australian Wheat Board has requested all growers having wheat for inclusion in the No. 2 pool to deliver to licensed agents before August…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 2
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd. under date 12th July:—The official announcement of the opening of the new wool appraisement…

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PASTORAL Improvement of Native Trees. By Pruning and Lopping

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 4

The utility of such native trees as the farmer has had the foresight to spare in his general clearing operations can often be increased by the…

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Junior Farmers' Club Annual Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Forbes Junior Farmers' Club was held on Saturday night. The members present were: Stah Miller (president), Alan…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 4

Our cabled reviewing international wheat markets this week. reads:—"United States—rains improved; Janada—Sa[?]katchewan deteriorating…

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Burgher News Sheep Drive

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 4

The result of the sheep drive; previously mentioned, was even more successful than was anticipated. There were fiftyseven sheep donated, which…

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Condobolin Sheep Drive. Enthusiastic Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 2

A splendid response has been received to the request for sheep, made by the local committee at a representative meeting of the above or…

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American Wool Markets Crossbreds From South America

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:-- The United States, though more or less isolated from European hostilities, cannot keep her markets free…

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Broke His Leg But Mounted His Horse Yiddah Farmer's Fortitude

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 1

Whilst riding from his property at Yiddah to West Wyalong this week, Mr. Hubert H. Robinson, sustained a badly fractured left…

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Britain Buys Australian Butter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 8

The Minister for Commerce (Mr. Cameron) announced on Wednesday that contracts had been renewed for the sale of Australian butter and cheese…

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Wool Trade The American Market

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 6

The United States, though more or less isolated from European hostilities, cannot. keep her markets free from the influence of the war…

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The Prevention and Treatment of Blowfly Strike in Sheep

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 2

The Joint Blowfly Committee, which co-ordinates the sheep blowfly research undertaken by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the…

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Wheat Surplus Growers Dissatisfied Seek Control of Board

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 8

Disquiet at the prospects for the disposal of the wheat surplus, and dissatisfaction with several aspects of the policy of the Australian…

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GOOLAGONG Scant Rains Benefit Crops GOOLAGONG, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 7

Unsettled weather conditions during the past week resulted in scattered showers throughout the district. The general registrations reported were…

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