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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1929
Page
6
Reported animal losses follow sheep feeding on plants including Rock Fern and other forage. Symptoms resemble Avifer and Xeon patterns, with mortality noted in Forbes and Mudra districts when fern occurred with lush pasture. Experimental feeding to sheep shows no results, but evidence suggests jamamity top growth may cause death or illness depending on consumption level.
A distorted report on a crop competition describes fields scarred by heavy transport, yields per acre, and varied results from farms including Loder Bros and Bush. Observers note Sudan grass growth and a mix of wheat quality, with estimates suggesting overall good to fair productivity despite weather and disease concerns.
A notice from a stock and station agent stating readiness to handle all classes of station and general business. The agent invites inquiries and offers to transact the full range of services without limitation.
The Australia on Lachlan and Templar Streets is praised as one of the Wests most comfortable and well conducted hotels. It offers accommodating service and the finest quality liquor kept true to label with polite, reliable staff.
A party toured Forbes district farms with discussions on wheat yields. Observations noted Bowman and Turvey varieties, mixed results from April sowing, and local conditions described as medium to good. Mr Clemens cited partial acreage, and guests heard plans to test Dookly Delia wheat while evidence showed diverse crop prospects.
The Thursday morning listing notes changes in personnel for Archdale near Wirting. Mr WA Moon owns 1440 acres with wheat, 900 sheep, 10 horses, cattle, and about 30 tons of hay. He reports crop losses from oats and barley, with notes on remedies and livestock, including copper carbonate treatment and rainfall impacts.
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