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

Farming & the land, 1950

1,036 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 52

Left out of Wheat Agreement Talks (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: Australia had not been consulted on the reported new agreement between the United…

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Linseed Crop Worth £12,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 6

One Palla[?]wa farmer who grew 320 acres of linseed last season has received a cheque for more than £12,000…

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Distribution of Wheat Bags

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 4

In reply to personal representations by Mr. Charles Cutler, M.L.A. for Orange, the State Superintendent of the Australian Wheat Board, Colonel…

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The Wealth of Forbes Tomato, Bean Harvest Should Gross £60,000 Excellent Bean Crops

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 1

THE financial return from Edgell's Canning Factory to growers of tomatoes and beans in the Forbes district is expected to be in the vicinity of £60,000 to £70,000. This was stated on Wednesday by Mr. Jim Young, manager…

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Wool

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson report: Competition for the sheep's staple continues keen and shows worldwide distribution. The quantity…

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Farm Storage Not Favored by Wheat Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 8

The State Wheat Committee's view is that growers should not be encouraged to store wheat on farms, but they should make…

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Tetanus in Sheep at Forbes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 6

A typical outbreak of etauns occuired recently on a property in the Forbes district, same 50 ewes in good condition having…

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Condobolin's Record Year for Wheat

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 1

Although the wheat yield for the previous season was heavy in the Condobolin district, more bushelled wheat was handled at the…

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More Wool Wanted. Merino Output Down

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 4

Winehcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date 7th March: The price of wool shows the shortage of it which exists. While…

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Australia's Attitude to Wheat for Germany and Japan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 8

Australia has taken a strong stand against admitting Germany and Japan to the International Wheat Agreement on…

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New Experiment Farm for Central West

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 7

Following representations by Mr. Charles Cutler, M.L.A., Country Party Member for Orange, on behalf of various…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 8

Catalogue No. 13 which was submitted to auction on March 1 comprised a total of 10,199 bales of wool drawn from practically all parts of the…

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More Wool Wanted Merino Output Down

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 10

The price of wool shows the shortage of it which exists. While that is at present a monetary benefit, lack of adequate supplies…

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The Butmak. Butter Direct From Milk in 25 Minutes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 3

This machine makes butter direct from milk in 25 minutes. It makes no difference if the milk is fresh or stale, thick or sour, it makes…

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Recipes For The Farmwife Fruit Cake

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 2

One cup butter and 1 cup sugar. Beat to a cream. Add 5 eggs, 2 cups mixed fruit, essence vanilla. Sift in 2 cups flour with 2 teaspoons baking…

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Butter Direct From Milk in 25 Mins

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 1

A remarkable machine is, being demonstrated in town by Mr. McKinnon. This machine makes butter direct from milk in 25 minutes. It…

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New Chairman of State Wheat Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture (Hon. E. H. Graham, M.L.A.) has announced that Mr. L. S. Harrison, formerly Wheat Commissioner and Manager of…

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Ungarie Sheep at Homebush

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 5

At. Winchcombe Carson's Homebush auction last Monday Estate D. A. Pattoh, Ungarie, secured 21 [?]bred hoggets to…

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New Chairman of State Wheat Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 6

The Minister for Agriculture (Hon. E. H. Graham, M.L.A.) announced today tbat Mr. L. S. Harrison, formerly Wheat…

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Wool and Suit Costs. an American Result

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date 14th March: Although slight fluctuations have been experienced for some types of…

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