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

Farming & the land, 1948

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Wool Prospects More Confidence Shown in Purchases N.S.W. Clip Heavier This Year

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 4

Transactions in tops abroad have increased and Future Top markets indicate improved trading confidence. The nervousness apparent…

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Forbes Sheep Sale

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 2

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

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Is Russia Buying Aust. Wool? (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states:— Geelong woolbuyers were unable to give confirmation to the persistent rumour…

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Wool on Wheels

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 2

The display, which was in charge of Mr. D. J. Williams, is sponsored by the Australian Wool Board, and the exhibition is an unique one in many…

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Wheat Growers Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 8

At the monthly meeting Forbes branch of the Wheatgrowera Union, last Friday, Mr. Cutcliffe reported that he attended a meeting of…

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Fat Sheep Firm At Tuesday's Forbes Sales Trade Lines Dearer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 9

Edward Weaver & Company (Forbes) and the Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co. Ltd. (auctioneers in conjunction), report that although 5,600 were drawn…

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Wool Values Show Rise Early Rains Likely Agistment Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 7

On Tuesday, 13th instant, we brought forward a good average selection drawn from many parts of the State. Included in the offering was a…

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F. & S. ASSOC. Annual Meeting of Members Opposition to Internat. Wheat Agreement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Eugowra Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on April 9. The president's report showed a…

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U.S. Largest User of Wool Merino and Crossbred Staple Marked Difference in Values

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 10

Fine crossbred wools, if anything,' have shown a slightly, greater improvement in values at April wool auctions than merinos…

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Wool Prospects Continue Bright

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 2

With the bidding now being experienced from all consuming countries, and the widespread purchasing prevailing,…

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The Wheat Agreement (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 1

SIR,—In his weekly presidential letter to members of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr. H. S. Roberto[?]…

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Socialist Menace to Farm Hands

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 6

Australians should awaken to the extreme danger of the socialistic policy being pursued by the Chifley Government," said the Federal Country Party…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 7

For our sale on April 14 we offered a catalogue of 5726 bales drawn practically from all shearing districts of the State, report Goldsbrough Mort and…

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Police Warning Agricultural and Pastoral Returns

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 8

A large number of farmers have yet to hand in completed agricultural and pastoral returns, and Forbes police warn that failure to do so by May 1…

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Extensions at Fairbridge Farm Rumored

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 1

It is believed that Fairbridge Farm School will be expanded to house another 150 young English migrants when they arrive in Australia as soon as…

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Wool Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 2

The Farmers and Graziers co-operative Grain Insurance Agency Company United re ports on 16th April, 1948:—…

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Wheat Crops Endangered; Beware Out of Season Sowing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 6

Many farmers will be sowing the new rust-resistant wheats—Gabo, Kendee, Yalta, Celebration, and Charter—for the first time during this season…

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Wool Report Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Limited. 16448

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 4

Our offering on the 12th instant comprised wools drawn mainly from the Southern Tablelands, Monaro and New England districts with a…

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Wool Report Winchcombe Carson Ltd. wired us as follows on Tuesday

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

We sold 8[?]00 bales of wool at our Sydney auction on Monday. Good com petition from Yorkshire, Continent, America and Australian millnien…

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Cattle Sale Forbes Market Cheaper Tuesday's Offering

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 9

Edward Weaver & Coy., Forbes, report that the Forbes Associated Agents yarded about 200 head of fat cattle and 290 head of store cattle at the regular…

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