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

Farming & the land, 1948

1,060 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 36 of 53

Appeal To Farmers To Finance Wheat Appeal Case

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 2

In order to protect their own interests, farmers throughout Australia, [including West Wyalong, should contribute freely to the fighting fund in connection…

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Wheat Stabilisation Ballot of Growers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture (Hon. E. H. Graham, M.L.A.) announced recently that the wheat stabilisation scheme recently…

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Special Charge on Old Season's Wheat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 2

Any old season's wheat deliveied by fanners after Sep tember 11 will be subject to special charge of Id. pc…

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Construction of Cattle Yards Council Still Considering Question

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 1

The Sale Yards Sub-Committee have been endeavouring to make the necessary preparations for the construction of cattle yards…

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Wool Sales New Zealand Loan Company reports as follows

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 1

The latest news to hand regarding the Bradford Wool Tops market is that prices are unchanged for all qualities, but the normal…

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Junior Farmers' Exhibits

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 2

The award went to Bedgerabong 1, Canowindra 2, Grenfell 3. The entries in the vegetable classes were probably the smallest on…

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The Junior Farmer

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 2

As usual the Junior farmers' display was a special attraction, and drew ti large crowd each day of the show. The many exhibits covered…

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Preserves. Junior Farmers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 1

Assorted Jam: Norma Hazell 1—1. Preserves: Enid Hughes 1. Norma Hazell 2—3. Jellies: No entry. Pickles: Norma Hazell 1—1. Sauce:…

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Bad Road Costs Farmer Extra 6/- a Ton

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 1

A district farmer can have his wheat carted to the Calleen siding for 6/ a ton, but due to the state…

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Big Difference Between "Importing and "Recalling;" Farmers Differ

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 1

There is a vast difference between "recalling" and "importing" a Judge, Mr. Harold Miller argued at a week end meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the…

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With the Progressive Farmers in Wales

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1948 · page 1

At the world-famous Walsh Plant Breeding Station near Aberystwyth, members of the Rural Bank Progressive Farmer Team were shown the care taken to ensure the purity of strains of Welsh grasses. L. to R. in the background: Messrs. W. H. Bruce, M. R. Buttsworth, W. A. Meares…

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Butter May Be Rationed for Five Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 7

According to experts in the dairying industry there is little chanpe of butter rationing in Australia being lifted for at least…

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Butter & Cheese; Increased Prices (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 1

A message from London states:—An increased price of 30s. per ctvi for butter and 15s. per ewt for cheese will be paid…

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Farmer Against "TaleTelling" to Get Petrol

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 5

A West Wyalong Tarmer is definitely against the necessity for "tale-telling" to get additional supplies…

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Farmers Urged to "March on Canberra"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 8

Farmers in their thousands should march on Canberra and jolt the Chifley Government into a recognition of their claims for justice and a fair deal,…

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Sheep Show and Gymkhana Good Entries Received

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 1

Should weather conditions be favorable Forbes P.A. and H. Association's show and gymkhana on September 11 shows…

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Sheep Market Easier At Forbes Sale on

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 8

Edward Weaver & Coy. (Forbes) and the Formers & Graziers Co-op. Coy. Ltd. (auctioneers in conjunction) report that upwards of 5000 fat sheep…

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Worms in Sheep Importance of Good Management Drenching a Subsidy Control Measure

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 3

As pointed out in a recent report by Forbes Stock Inspector, Mr. T. R. Jones, drenching Is only one of the means--and not the most…

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BEDGERABONG Success of Our Junior Farmers At Grenfell Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 7

Bedgerabong was thrilled last weekend, when the news came through that the Junior Farmers had been successful at the Grenfell show and had…

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Farmers Respond To Appeal for Funds to Fight Wheat Case Vital Issues at Stake

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 September 1948 · page 5

During an impassioned appeal to West Wyalong and district farmers to contribute freely to the fund to present the Wheat Acquisition Case before the Privy Council by way of appeal, Mr. Hugh Roberton said the whole future of primary…

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