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

Farming & the land, 1946

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Coolamon Farmer Sent for Trial Charged With Intent To Murder

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 1

George Francis William Furner, aged 64 years, farmer, of "The Echoes,' near Coolamon, was committed for trial at the Wagga Police…

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Forbes Sheep Sale

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 1

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

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Wheat Stab'sation Country Party Decisions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 6

The conference of the Country Party in Sydney last week decided to recommend the establishment for 10 years of an equitable wheat…

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Government's Wheat Plan Approved By W.G.U. Conference

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 5

A feature of the annual conference of the Wheatgrowers' Union at Parkes, when there were nearly 100 delegates present, was a discussion on…

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Escaped Gaol Term for Sheep Stealing Crown Alleges Numerous Thefts During Past Seven Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 2

Over a period of seven years, property owners close to West Wyalong have reported cases of sheep stealing to the Police Constable Alfred Pinner told Mr. Hardwick, P.M., at the West…

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Farmers to Teach 100 Ex-soldiers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 6

Within the next few weeks, 100 ex-servicemen will be placed with approved New South Wales farmers for tuition, the Department of…

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F.s.a. District Council Farmers Meet at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 2

"To alleviate the almost famine conditions in Europe and Asia at the earliest possible moment, producers in general are prepared to do their utmost, but they are more than irritated…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1946 · page 1

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Grain Insurance and Agency Co. Ltd. report under date 15th April:—…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1946 · page 6

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Grain Insurance and Agency Co., Ltd., report on April 15, 1946:-- We submitted our Catalogue No. 187…

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Bumper Bean Crop Room for Other Growers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1946 · page 1

Some very excellent crops of beans had been harvested in the Forbes district this year, Mr. W. Curtels, agricultural instructor…

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Local Sheep Dog

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 1

In a field of 28 competitors, the red kelpie bitch, Jennie, bred by Mr. J. Moore, of Blow Clear, and trained and worked by Mr. A. E. Meacham, of…

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Forbes Sheep Market

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 2

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

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Reduced Wool Clips Russia Seeking Supplies Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: --

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 4

As a result of adverse seasons the South African clip has shown appreciable reduction. In 1944 45 the quantity dealt with for the…

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Better, Brighter, Ring Events Bullock Riding and Sheep Dog Trials Two Days' Show at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 2

Recommendations by the Sub-committees appointed to ravise the programme and schedule of the West Wyalong annual Show were dealt with at a…

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Re-establishment Loans Financial Help For Ex-Service Farmers Terms Announced

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 4

Ex-Service men and women who, before they entered upon war service, in World War II, were engaged in primary production…

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Soil Organic Matter Content In Relation to Farming Practice

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 4

Soil organic matter is derived from the dead remains of plants and animals which have been used as food by bacteria and…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 10

An announcement by the Australian Wool Commission gives the average price at which wool has been appraised during the current season to date…

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Wheat Stabilisation Plan

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 9

Sir,--as one who has spent more than 45 years as a wheatgrower, I have followed with great interest all that has appeared. In the Press in connection…

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Wheat Stabilisation Review Within Five Years Government's Plans

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 9

Proposed legislation to give effect to the wheat stabilisation plan was further considered by the Australian Agricultural council at…

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CORRESPONDENCE The Wheat Stabilisation Plan (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 7

Sir,--Millions of people throughout the world, it is said, are starving, while the world wheat price is 104 per bushel at Australian ports. That is to say. Mr…

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