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

Farming & the land, 1950

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Parasite of Sheep Affect Productivity

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 5

Mr. H. A Vernon, Technical Adviser to Messrs Wilcox Mofflin Ltd., in an article specially written for the "Advocate," points out to stockowners the serious…

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Vacancy on State Wheat Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 7

Filling of the vacancy on the State Wheat Advisory Committee caused by the resignation of Mr. H. S. Roberton, M.P., is…

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Many New Uses For Wheat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 6

Although most wheat goes into products made from flour, it also contributes to a wide range of less known but important products…

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Crosses Between Wheat and Perennial Grasses Which Are Being Tested at Condobolin Experiment Farm

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 1

The crosses were carried out in Canada and are between some of Canada's main wheat varieties and several types of Agropyron, a perennial grass known as Wheat Grass. Several strains of the crosses are…

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97½d.FOR District Wool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 4

District graziers are securing good prices for wool sold in Sydney at the wool sales last week…

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Wool, Raw Material Prices Remain Firm SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 8

The fillip given to trade and prices for raw materials including wool by devaluation of currency has gathered strength…

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£2,000 in Prize Money for Dairy Farm Comp. SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 7

£2,055 will be given in prize money for a series of dairy farms to be conducted in N.S W. this year, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Graham) said today…

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Junee Farmers to Experiment with Linseed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 6

As a result of the visit to Junee this Week of the manager of the Australian Linseed Company, some…

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Wool Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 5

The Country Producers Selling Co. Ltd., Sydney, report that sales throughout the week have been progressing most favorably with practically full…

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Condobolin Cattle Sale

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 2

Martin & Collier, Condobolin, report having held a special cattle sale on Monday, 23rd January, when 250 fat and store cattle…

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Wheat Grading

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 2

J. W.CORNELL wishes to advise old and new clients that his three GRADERS will be operating in Ungarie and surrounding…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson report: We sold 9200 bales of wool at our Sydney auction on Thursday. The market ruled very firm for…

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Anthrax in Weethalle Sheep

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 4

A case of anthrax in a flock of sheep has been reported from the Weetballe district. All sheep on the property have been…

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The Farmers & Graziers' Co-op. Grain Insurance & Agency Company Limited. Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 2

We submitted a catalogue of 6127 bales on Wednesday, 1st instant, the selection comprising mainly clips from the New England, Yass,…

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Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd. Wool Survey. Wool Prospects Still Good

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 3

More wool was sold at auction in Australia in the six months to the end of December than in the same period in any other season since…

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Japan Buying 550 Stud Sheep From Australia Jap

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 5

An has purchased 550 Corriedale stud rams and ewes valued at £20,000stg., from Australia…

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Wool Supplies Short Crossbred Values Up

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 1

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: Lack of adequate supplies of wool is the basic force influencing prevailing values. The United…

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Shortage of Wool Moves Up Prices

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 4

Lack of adequate supplies of wool is the basic force influencing prevailing values, The United Kingdom is a case in point and is typical of the position in most countries,…

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Wool Prices Will Increase Cost of Goods

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

The higher costs of the sheep's staple will eevntually cause an advance for the selling figures for goods,…

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Currency and Wool Values. Trade Active Abroad

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under dale 31st January: The fillip given to trade and prices for raw materials including wool by…

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