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

Farming & the land, 1949

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West Wyalong Special Store Sheep Sale

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 1

Goldshrough Mort & Co. Ltd., in conjunction with R. S. Messner & Co., West Wyaloug, report having herd a most…

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The Farmers & Graziers' Co-op. Grain Insurance & Agency Co. Ltd. Wool Report. 15th June. 1949

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 4

We submitted a catalogue of 5970 bales on Tuesday, 14th instant, the selection comprising many attractive spinners' wools from the late…

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Junior Farmers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

Word has been received that Ces Penfold, a member of the Quandialla Junior Fanners' Club, has been selected to attend the camp…

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Crops

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

Following the showery weather which prevailed last week wheat crops are showing remarkable progress without exception Some…

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Rock Fern As Sheep Killer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 7

Rock fern is believed by the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture to have been responsible for the death of thirty-two sheep…

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Wool Crepe Afternoon Dress

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 2

Fine, supple wool crepe in almond color was used by Bianco Mosca for the afternoon dress with the flounced petticoat and leather…

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Clothing Freed From Rationing Increased U.K. Mill Production Wool Trade Aspects

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 3

Great Britain has been a very active wool buyer this season. Her average monthly consumption in 1948 was 17 per cent. higher than…

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Advice for Dairymen

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 7

Cloths should never be used for washing dairy utensils, according to the Division of Dairying of the Department of Agriculture. A clean…

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Wheat Stackers After the Title

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 4

A Mihmerran (Q.) man, who says he has stacked a million bags of wheat in 12' years, has challenged Mr. Jack Galvin (Grenfell) now…

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Special Claims for New Sheep Branding Oil

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 4

When the Pastures Protection (Amendment) Bill, which, among other things, makes the branding of sheep optional, was…

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"Generous Gesture" by U.S.A. Govt But Aust Growers will Pay; Hugh Robertson on Wheat Agreement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 6

The ratification of the International Wheat Agreement by the United States Senate is a generous gesture by the Government and people of that Country;…

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Tea, Butter, to Stay Rationed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 2

The Minister for Trade and Customs, Senator B. Courtice, said outside the House on Wednesday that tea and butter rationing would…

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Brisbane Wool Sales Over Sydney Resumes This Week Big Carry-over Into Next Season

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 3

There have been no wool auctions in Sydney during the past week. Buyers have been in Brisbane to attend the final series of…

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Farmer is on the Mend

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Ru[?]ledge, of Weethalle who was attacked and rather badly injured by a cow at his property, is making…

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Farmer Shot During Big Rabbit Drive

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 6

Mr. E. O. Schlunke, author, short story writer, and farmer, of Reefton, was the victim of a shooting…

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F & S. Chiefs Investigate Scheme to hold Zone Conference; Best Interest of Farmers Delegates Say

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 2

Decision of the West Wyalong District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association to endeavour to organise a zone conference of the Association at West…

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Cattle Sale Yarding at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 7

Edward Weaver & Co., auctioneers, Forbes, report that the Forbes agents yarded about 220 head of fat cattle at the regular fortnightly cattle sale…

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Butter Increase To Be Reviewed Next Week

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

When the State Prices Ministers meet in Brisbane next week they will consider a request for an increase in the price of butter by 2½d. per 1b…

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World's "Live" Wool Industry Values Buoyant At Australian Sales

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: The June wool sales in Australia have proceeded with a strong tone and under very widespread competition…

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Several New Dairies Established on Lachlan River at Forbes Dairy Inspector's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 4

In his report on weather and stock conditions for June Mr. J. W. Davison, dairy officer, Orange, states:-- Weather: Extremely beneficial rains,…

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