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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1942

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Wool Outlook U.S.A. Demand Lower Australian Position

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 6

Though consumption of wool in flic United States is proceeding on record levels chiefly on Government account, the American wool…

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Price of Wheat Discussion by District Council of J.F. &:S. Association 4- Bushel for Registered Areas Favored

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 3

ONE of the most important resolutions before the recent District Council meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association at Parkes was in regard to the price of wheat Members discussed this subject at length and carried a resolution: "That…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 June 1942 · page 4

Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd. report under date 26th June:— An early announcement of the current season's figures is likely to be…

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Storage of Next Wheat Crop May Cause Difficulty

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 June 1942 · page 1

"Unless the question of providing sufficient storage is expedited it will not be possible to store the next wheat harvest," declared Mr. A…

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Want Wool Coupon Free

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 June 1942 · page 2

Many women are ceasing to knit for servicemen because wool cannot be bought without coupons. Comforts funds organisations, whose…

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The Wheat Scheme Public Meeting of Farmers to Be Held. Support for Mr. Scully's Plan

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 June 1942 · page 2

On Friday afternoon a deputation waited on the Mayor (Aid. Livingstone) for the purpose of having a public meeting culled to secure…

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Our London Letter 20,000 More Silos. to Store Britain's Cattle Fodder and Save Ships

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 June 1942 · page 1

Twenty thousand silos for cattle fodder is the latest contribution of Britain's concrete makers to the war effort. They are now at work upon…

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Exemptions for Farmers Will be Granted, Says Minister Women's Land Army Recognised

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1942 · page 1

"The Government last stated definitely that men engaged in primary production will set. exemptions from military service,"…

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The Wheat Scheme Farmers at Variance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 2

Wheat growers throughout Australia don't seem to be unanimous in regard to wheat prices. Many large meetings of farmers…

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Wool Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 4

The Country Producers' Selling Company Ltd. report under date of 25th June, 1942:-- The final round of appraisements…

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Less Wheat Sown

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 2

Are a of wheat sown in New South Wales this year is 24 per cent less than last year, due to dry conditions during part of the sowing period,…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association Support for Wheat Plan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the West Milby Branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held a few nights ago. There was only a small…

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Ups and Downs of Wheat

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 4

Support for the Minister of Commerce and Mr management of the wheat industry is expressed by Mr. J. P. Breen, M.P…

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Soldiers' Uniforms Merino Wool Advocated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 4

While crossbred wool has to be imported from overseas to make the coarse, rough material for Australian soldiers' uniforms, high-class…

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Wool Report American Prices Lower

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 2

Though consumption of wool in the United States is proceeding on record levels, chiefly on Government account, the American wool market…

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Five Wool Clips Big Australian Revenue

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:--Prospects now point to Australia producing another large clip duping the 194243 season. The large number of…

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Manpower Problems Beef Cattle Industry Aborigines to the Rescue

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 2

So acute is the shortage of man power on cattle stations that the Director of Man Power (Mr. W. C. Worth) has decided that no further…

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New Wheat Plan Mr. Scully's Statement Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 1

The Minister for Commerce, Mr. Scully, stated to-day that he would discuss with Cabinet next week his wheat plan, which provides for…

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Big Wheat Agreement Five Nations Involved Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 1

A far-reaching wheat agreement has been made in Washington, be tween U.S.A., Britain, Russia, Canada and Australia…

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4/- Per Bushel All Round Adopted At Conference of Wheat Growers' Union at Parkes. Opposition to the Scully Scheme

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 4

The Wheat Stabilisation Scheme submitted by the Minister for Commerce (Mr. W. J. Scully), providing for the payment of 4/ a bushel for the…

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