More Cornsacks for N.S.W. Storing of Wheat on Farms Ministerial Statement
A total allocation of 60,000 bales of cornsacks, capable of holding approximately 54 mllion bushels of wheat, is now to be made to New…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1947
1,038 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 42 of 52
Rain and Rust Damage to Crops 210 Points at Forbes
The rain received at Forbes since our last issue totalled 210 points-- 47 on Friday morning, 127 on [?]urday and 36 to 9 a.m. on Sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →District Wool
The Fanmont clip from J.G. Loiteton Bellarwi, made AAA 44d. hoggets 37¼d.fieece 33½d 31½d. bellies [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Rust Developing In Some District Wheat Crops
Stem rust is developing, particularly in the flooded country in the Barmedman, Yiddah, Back Creek area, and it could develop into serious proportions,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wheat Harvest Storage
Mi. R. Medcalf M.L.A. for Lachlan, asked the Minister for Agriculture whether there is much delay in issuing permils…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wheat Area Largest For Years
The area sown with Wheat for grain this year is estimated by the Commonwealth Statistician (Mr. Rowland Wilson) at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cattle Yards to Be Erected Other Works Authorised
A further meeting of the Sale yards Sub-Committee was held on Saturday, 1st November, 1947, at 11 a.m., when Aldermen F. J…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Progressive Farmer Competition
Mr. C. K. McKerihan, President of the Rural Bank, announces that there were more than 100 entries in the Bank's Progressive Farmer…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Crops Damaged Rust in Evidence
The wind and rain on Monday night was responsible for much damage to crops in the district, particularly in the north-western…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Crop Rye Corn, Siccessfully Grown By Mr. F. E Schmidt
Rye corn, a crop new to New South Wales, is being successfully cultivated by progressive farmer, MT. F. E. Schmidt. "Mountain View," Weethalle…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local Junior Farmers Stage Successful Poultry Show
With commendable enthusiasm and enterprise, the West Wyalong Junior Farmers' Club staged their first poultry show on the local Showgrolnd, and were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Yanco State Farm
Yanco Stale Farm would not be used an a training college for cx-service personnel because it was in need of extensive…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Stock Sale at Condobolin Pigs, Sheep and Cattle Offerings
Goldsbrough Mort & Co. Ltd., in conjunction with M. F. Berrell. condobolin, report a yarding of 421 pigs, 7213 sheep, and 1200 cattle' on Thursday…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Wool Report
Australian Wool Brokers & Produce Co. Ltd. report:-- Buyers were absent last week dealing with sales in Brisbane, where a…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Cattle Market Slightly Dearer at Forbes Tuesday's Yarding
Edward Weaver and Company report that the Associated Agents, yarded Just on 120 head of fat cattle at the regular sale held on Tuesday, 4th…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Storing Forbes' 1,260,000 Bag Harvest a Problem "Accommodation for Only Half of Crop" Farmers Interview Minister for Agriculture
IN a statement to the "Advocate," Mr. Harold Griffith expressed the opinion that, despite all the provisions the Australian Wheat Board and Department of Agriculture may make to handle the coming harvest, farmers will be left with at least half…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →BEDGERABONG 208 Points Rainfall Wheat Badly Flattened BEDGERABONG, Wed
Further rain can be expected now. Although graziers do not mind it the farmers are worrying as hay is still lying in the paddocks…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →20 Sheep to Acre Swede Turnips as Feed Cowra Property Result
Swede turnips arc proving remarkably good sheep feed on the property of Messrs F. C. Rowlands and Sons, "Werribee,"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →When Horses Eat Wheat Method of Their Treatment Some Fallacies Upset
During the harvest season there are frequent inquiries from wheat districts as to the treatment of horses which have gorged…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Trade Prospects Bright By Removal of British Price Control Wool Tops Position
Prices for Bradford wool tops for Home consumption have been decontrolled and show a marked advance on the maximum selling…
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