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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1890

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Sydney Markets. Farm Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 September 1890 · page 3

Yesterday morning, at Darling Harbour auction gales, there was again a small attendance of the trade. The forage market was moderately: well supplied by 37 trucks;' 11 consisted of hay…

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The Maritime Strike. Non-union Wool " Employees' Conference, Important Resolutions. a Manifesto. Cardinal Moran Declines to Interfere. " Steamship Service."' Western Miners and Trolly and Draymen. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 September 1890 · page 3

Already 1000 bales of non-union wool have been dispatched to London. Nothing of any special importance transpired, yesterday in connection ,with the strike…

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The Wool Warehouse. (To the Editor of the bathurst Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1890 · page 2

Sir,—We desire to correct an impression which,, seems to prevail., that the Sydney warehouse* (are filled already with wool Speaking for ourselves, our warehouses…

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The National, Association of Sheep Breeders of Australasia (To the Editor of the Daily Free Press)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1890 · page 2

Dear Sir,—As it is the intention of the above Association shortly to start a Stud Sheep Pedigree Register, I would, through your columns, impress upon the breeders…

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Sydney Markets. Farm Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1890 · page 3

Yesterday morning there was a moderate attendance of the trade tat the Darling Harbour auction sales, The consignments of forage received amounted to 40 trucks ; 23 consisted…

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Farm and Garden

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 September 1890 · page 6

The great Sensation amongst French vignerous is the new chemical mature discovered by M. Ville which he says is not only an almost miraculous renovator of the old…

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The Maritime Strike. Dropping the Olive Branch. Playing a Trump Card' the Whole of the Affiliated "Labor Bodies to Be Called Out." Sueakees and Wool Casalities Come Representing 40,000 Men. Western Mine Us Next. Total Number to Come Out 100,000. Result Fearful to Contemplate. Ha BIg Reserve Fund. Free Labor in Abundance. Master Carriers Driving. Unionists Meeting Evoke Little Sympathy. Sydney, Tuesday morning

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 16 September 1890 · page 2

The Labor Conference has decided to drop the olive branch and is determined to play a trump card, which will have the effect of bringing about almost a…

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The Wheat Crops. London, September 15

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 September 1890 · page 3

The American wheat available for export this season will not be more than half that exported last year. The English harvest promises to be…

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Latest Cablegrams. London, Tuesday. the September Wool Sales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 September 1890 · page 3

Messrs. Charles Balme and Co., and lacomb, Son and Co., offered to-day at the opening sales of the September series of wool auctions a catalogue of 7000 bales…

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Sydney Markets. Farm Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 September 1890 · page 2

At the Darling Harbor railway forage sheds yesterday there was a very small supply of fodder from the various intermediate stations along the Norther, Souther, and Western lines…

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The maritime Strike. Position Unaltered. Alarming Rumors. Hopes of a Conference the Labor Party Anxious for It. But Will Not Take Extreme Measures Meanwhile. No Notice to Be Given. the Shearers Ready. But Not Yet Called. Blocking Non-union Wool. the Amalgamated Engineers. Hudson Bros. and Morts Company. 1100 Specials on Parade. the Chrriers. Free Drivers Frightened. Masters Handling the Bibbons. Upsetting Trollies. £2000 for the Day. the Compositors

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 September 1890 · page 3

There is very little change in the position of strike matters. Alarming rumors are afloat but nothing definite has transpired…

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The Wool Sales. London, September 17

National Advocate · Friday 19 September 1890 · page 3

Messrs. Charles Balme and Co. and Jacomb, Son, and Co., offered to-day at the opening sales of the September series of wool auctions a catalogue of…

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The Great Strike. the First Effect of the "Trump Card." the Railway Refuses to Receive Wool. a Foretaste of Future Events. the Pastoral Industry Paralysed. Shearing to Be Discontinued. London, September 17

National Advocate · Friday 19 September 1890 · page 3

The Dockers' Union have received despatches from the leaders of the wool shearers in Australia, but the union authorities decline to say anything at…

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The Maritime Strike. Great Riot in Sydney. Wool at Darling Harbor. Managers and Clerks Loading. Hooted by Crowds. and Stoned with Blue Metal. Lobbies Guarded by Mounted Teoopers. Riotors March Through the Streets. Scene of Wild Excitement. the Non-unionists Cheered. Men on the Lorries Badly Injured. Several Arrests Made. Exciting Scene on Circular Quay. Attempt to Rush the Stores. the Riot Act Bead. the Mob Charged by the Police. the Riotors Dispersed. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 September 1890 · page 3

The strike culminated to-day in a great riot. The managers and clerks of several wool warehouses proceeded to Darling…

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The Wool Sales

National Advocate · Saturday 20 September 1890 · page 2

London, September 18. The wool sales continue with brisk competition, and full rates are obtained…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1890 · page 2

MESSRS. HARRISON, JONES AND DEVLIN report as follows under date of September 15, 1890 :—Wool.—We held our usual fortnightly sale to-day, submitting a catalogue of 256 bales, the…

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Farm and Garden

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 September 1890 · page 5

Those who follow market gardening on a large scale get their plants for their earliest crops of cabbages, cauliflowers, and lettuce by sowing the seeds in the fall, and, when…

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Original Correspondence. We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondent. Dairy Farmers' Association of N.S.W. ( To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 September 1890 · page 3

Sir,—It may interest many of your readers to know that the movement initiated at Kiama, on the 27th ult., by a large meeting of representatives of the…

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Non-union Wool. Later. a Procession of Trollies. Abunuant Free Labor. Armed Troopers and Special Constables. No Disturbance. Another Monster Meeting

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 September 1890 · page 3

A few minutes after 7 o'clock this morning a squad of six mounted troopers proceeded to John Bridge's stables in Princes-street for the purpose of escorting…

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The Great Strike. Funds From England. Conference of Union Leaders. the Strike Condemned. the Mayor's Scheme. What Is to Be Done. the Wool Must Be Carted. Fears of Further Trouble. Shearers Coming to Sydney. the Commercial Aspect. London, September 16

National Advocate · Monday 22 September 1890 · page 3

The London Labor Council has to-day sent £460 to the Melbourne strike fund. The unionists have expressed a fear that the total British subscriptions to…

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