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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 44 of 62

Dairying

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 4

Flies, as well as being a nuisanc are the filthiest of all vermin. They are bred in filth, live in filth, and carry filth around with them. Flies…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

The Farmers & Graziers 'Co-operative Co., Ltd., reports on the 6th instant:--We submitted our third…

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Forbes Market Prime Sheep and Lambs Cheaper

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 9

Edward Weaver & Co. (Forbes) and Farmers & Graziers' Co-op. Co., Ltd. (Sydney), auctioneers in conjunction, report that they yarded about 3000 fat…

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Serious Position Agricultural & Pastoral Outlook in District Stock Inspector's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 4

Mr. T. R. Jones, Stock Inspector, reported to yesterday's meeting of Forbes P.P. Board that since the previous meeting district conditions…

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Wool Supplies and Stocks Building Up Reserves

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

In Great Britain wool for use in goods for the civilian trade is severely rationed. Government orders have first preference, but raw…

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Butter Factory's Eighth Year Annual Meeting is Poorly Attended Small Profit is Disclosed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 8

There was a poor attendance of shareholders of the Forbes Co-operative Dairy Society present at the annual meeting of the company…

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New British Air Weapon Incendiary Cards Crops and Buildings Destroyed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 1

A million self-igniting celluloid cards have been dropped by the R.A.F. over Germany in the past four weeks, according to an' authorised statement in…

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Wool Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 3
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser, Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder, The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-operative Co. Ltd. report on the 6th instant:— We submitted our third…

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Forbes Special Sheep Sale. Tuesday, 10Th September

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 4

Edward Weaver & Co. (Forbes) and Farmers & Graziers Co-Op Co. Ltd. (Sydney) auctioneers in conjunction, report that they yarded about…

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Forbes Sheep Market. Prime Sheep and Lambs 6d TO 1/ Cheaper. Plain Lambs Firm and in Places Shade Dearer

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 1

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

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Cattle and Pigs Judge Was Pleased Preparation of Exhibits

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 7

In the opinion of Mr. O. Chaffey, of Yanco. who officiated as Judge, the cattle entries at the West Wyalong Show were not…

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270 Sheep Killed Bt Reckless Motorists Many Jumped Over Bridge (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 1

A message from [?] s[?] A speeding motorist killed 270 sheep, in a mob of 5000 on the Marthaguy Creek bridge, ord…

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Sheep Dog Trials at West Wyalong Show Successful and Enjoyable Judge Complimented by Exhibitors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 3

According to statements made by the judge, stewards and principal exhibitors, the sheep dog trials at the West Wyalong show…

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Must Pay the Grower. Price of Wheat. Mr H. C. Hodby's Views

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 4

We must have a sound long-term policy to stabilise wheat prices and enable the wheatgrowers and the country businessman and…

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"Heart Like Pharlap South-Western Farmers Show Judge Expresses Admiration

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 3

"When I accented the invitation to iudge the light horses at the West Wyalong Show, I expected to a[?]a very poor show, owing…

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W.W. Junior Farmers' Club Vegetable Plot Competition Won by Miss Norma Ford

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 3

Miss Norma Ford, of Yiddab, was the winner of the vegetable plot competition, conducted by the West Wyalong Junior Farmers' Club and…

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Eugowra Sheep Stealing Case

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 5

At the Eugowra Police Court on Thursday, George Graham Crowther, 19, appeared to answer a charge that, on or about August 8, at Goologong, he…

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