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

Farming & the land, 1947

1,038 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 52

Small Yarding At Forbes Cattle Sale Owing to Rain

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 9

The Associated Agents report a very light yarding of cattle at their regular fortnightly sale held on Tuesday, February 11. Owing to the heavy rain a…

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New Record For Wool Sold in Sydney F. & G. Achievement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 9

A telegram received by Edward Weaver and Coy. on Tuesday stated that the Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co., Ltd., obtained the State record…

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Wool and Skin Values Shorter Skins for Mouton Coats A New Development of the Trade

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 7

A remarkable change has occurred in sheepskin values as well as wool prices in the past 12 months. All rates for sheepskins naturally have risen in…

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Open Market Again Lot of Australian Farmers Wheatgrowers' Secretary's Statement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 9

Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Parkes branch of the Wheatgrowers' Union on Friday, the State Secretary, Mr. W. W. F…

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Sheep at Homebush

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 2

At Winchcombe Carson's Homebush last Thursday A. S. Harris, Milvale secured to 31/10d. avg. 27/4d. for 94 ewes…

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Two More Wheat Pools Finalised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 5

Advances to wheatgrowers which have been approved on numbers 6 and 7 wheat pools finalise payments to growers on…

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Wheat Bounty Decision Held Up

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 1

A letter received by Mr. Reg T. Carr, Hon. Secretary of Wyrra branch of the Wheatgrowers' Union, gives a disappointing reply to one which he had written to…

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"Steely" Wool Caused by Copper Deficiency

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 3

During recent years it has been found that small amounts of copper are essential to animal life. Although requirements are small, the soils of…

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Heavy Deliveries Of Victorian Wheat to Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 6

Victorian wheat is arriving in Temora at an average of two train loads a Jay. The wheat will be stored for…

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Wool and Skin Values Shorter Skins for Mouton Coats

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 2

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: A remarkable change has occurred in sheepskin values as well as wool prices in the past 12 months…

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Drought Relief Wheat Growers' Union in Deputation to State Premier

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 3

On Thursday, 23rd January, the Wheat Growers' Union formed a deputation to the Stale Premier, Mr. MeKell, to discuss the matter…

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Junior Farmers On Tour

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 6

A large party of Fir North Coast junior farmers, accompanied by senior officials, has just completed a lengthy tour…

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Wheat Stabilisation Scheme Favored by Forbes Growers Grower Control Wanted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 1

FORBES Wheatgrowers' Union, at a meeting on Friday afternoon, resolved to ask the Federal Government to establish co-operative wheat pools for the 1947-48 and subsequent wheat crops, but that same should be under grower control and should…

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Wheat Grading K. I. Barber

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 4

Notifies all clients that he is now operations his up-to-date Wheatgrading and Dry pickling Machine in the West Wyalong…

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More Wool Received U.s.a. Situation

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd, report under dale 17th February:— Receipts of wool in Australia for the seven' months ending 31st…

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Farmers are Depending on Drought Relief Payment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 2

The only way to keep many South-western farmers on their properties is by the prompt payment of the promised drought relief bounty. It should be increased to at least £1 per acre. All sections of the community will then benefit…

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World Wheat Stability Draft Agreement Issued

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 10

A preliminary draft has been issued of the proposed international wheat agreement, which will be submitted to a conference of the United Nations in…

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Increase in Wool Received Remarkable in View of Drought Conditions Interesting U.S. Situation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 3

Receipts of wool in Australia for the seven months ending January 31, this season totalled 2,538,798 bales, an increase of 266,760 bales…

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Cereal Crop Subsidy Announcement Soon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 1

It was hoped, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Graham) said on Wednesday, that an early announcement would be made on the question of assistance…

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Wool Reports

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 4

At their Sydney auction of the 12th instant, Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd. submitted a catalogue of wools drawn chiefly from the Southern Tablelands…

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