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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 61 of 62

Wheat Receivals at West Wyalong

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

Up to Saturday last 14th December 20,621 bag of wheat had been received at the West Wyalong silos…

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At Least One Junior Farmer Makes Good

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 December 1940 · page 2

The "Aroma" clip which realised 18¼d, is the highest price yet realised for Grenfell this season, is of pure Yarraglen blood. The clip was…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 6

For our appraisement No. 37, which was finalised on Monday, 9th instant, we brought forward a very representative catalogue which contained a…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 6

The Farmers and Graziers' Cooperative Co. Ltd. reports on the 12th inst.: We submitted our Appraisement…

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Egyptian Sevenheaded Wheat

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 1

Some few weeks ago this paper made comment on a sample of the above wheat, which was grown by Mr. David Graham, and the following…

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South Western Wool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 2

Appra[?]sements in Winchcombe Carson's Sydney catalogue last Monday inclunded H. M. Taylor, and F. H. Wen[?] Gidginbung, wethers 16¾d.,…

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World's Worst Wheat Scourge British Scientist Co-Operates With Australian Farmers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 3

"Take-all," the wheat disease caused by the fungus ophiobolus graminis which destroys roots may soon disappear from the world's great…

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Sir Earle Page Praised by Farmers Wheat Stabilisation Scheme Mr. G. P. Evans Also Congratulated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 4

The West Milby branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association carried a resolution congratulating Sir Earle Page on his speedy…

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Results for Wool Record Quantity Appraised

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:--The Australian wool trade has this week completed the most strenuous period in its history. It has received…

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Light Wheat to Be Taken by Board Threepence a Bushel Dockage

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 4

The Australian Wheat Board has decided to accept wheat as light as 54 lbs a bushel and all wheat Which cannot be accepted…

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Waterman's Tank Manager S. Norris Completely Exonerated in Respect of Recent Complaint Regarding Treatment of Mr. H. F. Selems' Sheep

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 5

In the "Lachlander" of the 23rd September last appeared a report of part of the discussion that took place when the Stock Inspector brought forward…

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The Butterfly And The Farmer Australians Asked to Complete Unique World Map

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 4

Any Australian who knows the ways of butterflies, moths, and flying insects is asked to help complete the most remarkable world map ever…

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Wagga Sheep Sale

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 2

The beneficial effect of the recent rainfall, particularly that which fell during the previous weekend, was reflected in the large attendance and…

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Forbes Sheep Sales Fat Lambs Down 1- to 16

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 2

The Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co., Ltd., Sydney, and W. K. Garnsey, Senr., Pty., Ltd., Forbes, report holding their special sheep sale at Forbes on…

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Wool Clip Record Quantity Appraised Results to Date

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 2

The Australian wool trade has this week completed the most strenuous period in its history. It has received a large clip into store…

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First Advance For No. 4 Pool Wheat Now Available

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 7

In a report just issued, the Lindley Walker Wheat Company states that the initial advance for wheat acquired from the present harvest…

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Last Sale of Year Forbes Sheep Market Prime Lambs Cheaper, Others Unaltered

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 2

Edward Weaver and Company (Forbes) and Formers and Grasiers' Co-operative Company Ltd. [?]ney) auctioneers in conjunction…

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Wool Reports

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 December 1940 · page 3
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

Pitt, Son & Badgery, Ltd. report: Sydney Wool Appraisements for the half year were concluded on Wednesday last and work is now suspended…

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Wool Price Correction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 December 1940 · page 2

In the report of the Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co's. appraisement in our issue of the 16th. December. F. J. Hyles. Queanbeyan, BKN,…

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