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

Farming & the land, 1891

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Wheat Prospects. the World's Harvest

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 29 August 1891 · page 3

It is impossible at this season of the year to forecast the world's wheat harvest with any pretence of accuracy (remarks the Financial Times). There are, however,…

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Sheep and Wool Treatment

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 1 September 1891 · page 2

The Technical Education Department will open a branch for instruction in sheep wool treatment in February next…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday Morning. Cattle Market

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 1 September 1891 · page 2

Eight hundred and fifty-seven cattle were yarded and prices advanced 10s. Best beef brought 18s to 18s 6d ; best bullocks averaged £9 8s, others from £4…

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A Debate on Protection. Copeland Moves in the Right Direction. He Wants Steel Rails Made in the Colony and Farmers Protected. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 September 1891 · page 3

Mr. H. Copeland moved in the House of Assembly to-night: "That, with a view of enabling artisans of the colony to make steel rails, manufacture locomotives…

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The Antwerp Wool Sales.—A Fall of a Penny. London, September 1

National Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1891 · page 3

At the Antwerp wool sales there was brisk bidding, and compared with the rates at the close of the last series prices showed an average full of one penny…

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A Speech on Protection. Henry Copeland on the Fiscal Policy. a Brilliant Contribution. Bankrupt New South Wales. Our Undeveloped Ironfields. Why Do We Export Wool. Our Heavy Indebtedness. the M'kinley Tariff. Progressive America. "The Greatest Wonder in History." in the Race with Victoria We Are Nowhere

National Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1891 · page 2

The following is a condensed report of Mr. Henry Copeland's speech delivered in favor of protection in the Assembly on Tuesday night. The general…

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English Butter Making

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 September 1891 · page 2

Skilled labour in any direction is necessary to secure results. Creameries ran by experts are destined to supply the gilt edged butter commanding the highest price in our markets…

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Late Intelligence. the Cattle Market. Sydney

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1891 · page 3

1080 head of cattle were yarded and prime were plentiful, consequently prices were lower; best bent 18s ; best bullocks averaged £7 8s 5d, other from £2 10s…

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Police Court. Saturday, September 5Th, 1891. (Before the Police Magistrate.) Sheep Stealing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 September 1891 · page 2

Michael Lawson was charged with stealing 100 fat wethers, the property of Mr. Charles McPhillamy. Mr. J. McPhillamy appeared for the…

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The Mortgager's Daughter Chapter I.—the Farm Kitchen

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 September 1891 · page 4

It was a wild evening in winter. The wind blew fitfully without, now shrieking around the old farm house as if in rage at being excluded, and now moaning away…

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Police Court. (Before the P.m.) Saturday, September 5, 1891. Sheep Stealing

National Advocate · Monday 7 September 1891 · page 2

Michael Rawson was charged with stealing 100 fat wethers, the property of Mr. Charles McPhillamy. Mr. J. McPhillamy appeared for the…

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Inundation in Ireland. the Bann Overflows Its Banks. Great Destruction Of' Crops. London, September 4

National Advocate · Monday 7 September 1891 · page 3

The Bann, a large and important navigable river in the province of Leinster, in Ireland, communicating with Dublin by the Grand Canal has…

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The Mortgager's Daughter Chapter I.—the Farm Kitchen

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 7 September 1891 · page 4

"No; I'm quite well, my dear," he replied. But, in opposition to his usual custom, he soon became absent, and often sighed unconsciously…

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Cattle Market

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 8 September 1891 · page 3

Cattle are lower; best beef bringing 17s 6d to 183 per 100lbs. At the sales yesterday prime bullocks averaged £7 6s 8d; others from £4 3s 2d…

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The World's Fair at Chicago.— Australian Wool Exhibits. London, September 6

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1891 · page 3

A meeting of gentlemen in the wool trade was held to-day, at the Chamber of Commerce, to consider the best means of securing adequate, representations of the…

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The Mortgager's Daughter Chapter I.—the Farm KITCHEN.(Cont.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 8 September 1891 · page 4

" Dear father," said the daughter, kissing him fondly, " yours has indeed been a hard lot." " It has indeed," said the old man; "…

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Wool Sales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 10 September 1891 · page 3

Yesterday's wool sales were depressed, and the biddings were irregular throughout, with a slight decline on late rates. The bulk of the catalogue was held over. ?'…

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Pith of Parliament. the Municipalities Amendment Act. State Irrigation. the Revenue From Peak Hill. the Chicago World's Fair. the Cost of Looking After the Pastoral Interest. Protection v. Freetrade. Publicans' Restriction Bill Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 10 September 1891 · page 3

In the Assembly to-night the Municipalities Act of 1867 Amendment Bill was read a third time and passed. Sir Henry Parkes gave notice of…

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Cattle Market

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 11 September 1891 · page 3

Twelve hundred cattle were yarded yesterday, and the market was lower. Best beef brought 16s 6d to 17s per I00lbs. Prime bullocks averaged £9; others from…

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London Wool Sales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 11 September 1891 · page 3

The prices have not improved at the London wool sales. Large quantities have been withdrawn…

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