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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 8 of 62

Gristing Wheat Farmers (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 2

Dear Sir,—To save farmers trouble when sending wheat to our mill for gristing it is as well for them to know that all products from the wheat must…

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Agents' Commission on Silo Wheat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 2

Mr. J. W. Allen, General secretary of the Graziers' Association, writes: The farmer, delivering grain In bulk to his local silo, receives from…

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No District System of Sheep Ear Mark

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Reid) has informed the Graziers' Association that the Government trill take no action in regard to bringing…

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F.a.q. Wheat 631/4 Lbs Standard Struck

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

An f.a.q. standard of 631/4lb was struck for this season's wheat grown in New South Wales, compared with 64½ lbs last year: The average was…

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Agents Commissions on Silo Wheat. Comment by the Graziers' Association

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 2

The farmer, delivering grain in bulk to his local silo receives from the Silo Board a certificate for so many bushels of f.a.q. grain delivered. In past…

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Bagged Ovheat at Elevators Classed as Bulk Wheat Board Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 3

Although a certain amount of bagged wheat was received by the Government grain elevators this season, the Australian Wheat Board has decided…

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Bush Fires Heavy Losses in Yass District 200 Sheep Incinerated (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

It is estimated that the bush fires, which swept through the Yass district, on Sunday and yesterday, destroyed 50,000 acres,…

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Junior Farmers' Clubs Great Progress Made SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

The General Organiser of Junior Farmers' Clubs said to-day that there are now 352 Junior Farmers' Clubs established in the State, with a total…

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Mittagong Farm Grave Laxity Reported Officers Dismissed or Censured!

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

Crave laxity in certain sections of lite adminit anion at the Mittagong Farm Home for Boys have been discovered by the public Service Board,…

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Accidental Death. Derriwong Farm Tragedy

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

A finding of accidental death was recorded by the deputy-coroner, Mr. C. H. Forlonge, at the inquest at Condobolin Court…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 5

The Fanners & Graziers Cooperative Co reports on the 20 1 40:-- Our appraisement Catalogue No. 12. comprising 10.838 bales. was submitted…

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Wheat Crop Returns for 1939 Second Best Ever

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 5

Returns of 76,116 wheatfarmers throughout New South Wales show that the harvest for the past season will be approximately 76,…

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Wool Industry Lower Values in America Avoiding Heavy Stocks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 5

A downward variation has recently been experienced in wool prices in the United States. The New York Futures top market for…

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Wool Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 6
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

The Farmers and Grazters' Co-opertive Co. reports on 26/1/40: —Our appraisement, catalogue No. 12 amprising 10,838 bales was…

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Gristing Wheat for Farmers (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

Dear Sir,—To save farmers trouble when sending wheat to our mill for gristing it is as well for them to know that all products from the wheat must…

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American Wool Consumption. Avoiding Heavy Stocks

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:-- A downward variation has recently been experienced in wool, prices in the United States. The New York…

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PASTORAL. Provide Both Feed and Shelter. Value of Edible Trees And. Shrubs

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 3

The provision of belts of edible trees which can be lopped when necessary is a form of insurance against drought that should not be…

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Leguminous crops as Soil Improvers. Conditions Governing Nitrogen-building Ability

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

In any scheme of cropping designed to maintain the fertility of the land, the group of plants known as legumes (of which the best known are lucerne…

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Farming Facts

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

Lovelier Lawns: To ensure vigorous healthy growth of grass lawns,, a mixture of two parts superphosphate and one part sulphate of ammonia should…

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