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

Farming & the land, 1891

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The Wool Sales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 24 February 1891 · page 3

At yesterday's wool sales, mainly medium and inferior were offered. There was a strong demand throughout and keen competition. The quotations are 5d to…

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 24 February 1891 · page 3

The cattle market is unaltered. Best beef is bringing 15s per lbs. Best bullocks selling at £6 14s 9d, others from A £4 8s 6d…

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The Western Farmer. [To the Editor of the " National Advocate."]

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1891 · page 3

Sir, — Owing to the failure of the wheat crops Molong is dull and the farmers listless. The maize crops may somewhat redeem matters, but to a very…

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The Molong Farmers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 24 February 1891 · page 2

The refutation of the slanders circulated through the medium of the restrictionist press concerning the farmers of Molong has been more complete than appeared…

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The Western Farmer

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 24 February 1891 · page 2

The following letter appears in yesterday's Stay :— Sir,—On account of a series of articles appearing in your paper of February 17,…

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Wool

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1891 · page 3

There was good competition at yesterday's wool sales and late rates were fully maintained…

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Sydney Markets. Farm Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1891 · page 2

Twenty-four trucks represented the supply it Darling Harbour yesterday morning, but ho demand was only good so far as prime lots were concerned, Realisations for inferior…

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Wool Market

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 26 February 1891 · page 3

At yesterday's wool sales there was a large attendance of buyers; biddings were brisk, especially for best qualities ; greasy was quoted at from 5[?] to 8½d, scoured 8d…

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SYDNEY, Friday Morning. Cattle Market

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 27 February 1891 · page 3

At the stock sales 900 cattle were, yarded, and competition was animated. Prime bullocks were scarce and the market was tamer, best cattle bringing £6 17s…

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The Western Farmers. Indignation Meeting at Molong

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 2

THE meeting convened by the Mayor and held in the Town Hall on Saturday night, was the largest held in Molong for some years. The Mayor who occupied the chair said he…

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The Western Farmers. and How One of Them Views the Coming Federation of Guzzle and Gush. (To the Editor of the Molong Express)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 2

SIR,—"Guzzle and Gush" is what the Bathurst National Advocate happily terms this Federation banquet shortly to be given to the hundreds who are neither hungry nor athirst…

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The Western Farmers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 2

IN the present issue our readers, will find a full report of the meeting held on Saturday night to consider the alarming statements recently made in STAR regarding the…

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Hon. Sydney Smith Interviewed. His Chat with the Molong Deputation. Mr. Wren's Statement Contradicted. Mr. Smith's Interest with the Farmers. the Minister As an Agricultural Mentor. All That He Is Doing for the Industry

National Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 3

The visit of the Hon. Sydney Smith, Minister of Mines and Agriculture, to Bathurst, was embraced by a representative of the National Advocate, to see…

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My Farmer Boy

National Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 2

A man among men, as his Maker made him, Responsive in mood to grief or joy ; Upright, stalwart, sunny, and noble, All this and more is my farmer boy…

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London Wool Sales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 3

The London wool sales closed firm. As compared with December the better grades of merinos and fine crossbreds were 5 per cent dearer, and the inferior…

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The Western Farmers

National Advocate · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 2

A SMALL sensation has been caused during the week by some statements which appeared in the metropolitan press relative to the position of the western…

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The Western Farmer. His True Position

National Advocate · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 3

It appears by the public press that Mr. Wren, of Molong, has got into hot water by his description of the farming industry in the Molong district. Will…

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Australian Wheat

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 3

The wheat by the Spirit of the Dawn, from Port Pirie, November 28, sold at 39s 6d, that by the Guy Mannering, from Port Augusta, Deceml er 3, at 38s gd…

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Latest Cablegrams. London, Saturday. Colonial Butter

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 3

A thousand packages of butter by the Tainui have realised from 95s to 112s per cwt…

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Today's Telegrams Sydney, Tuesday Morning. Cattle Market

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 3

At the stock sales, 1039 cattle were yarded. The market was easier; best cattle bringing £7 os 5d, others from £5 4s 4d. Eighteen thousand four hundred and…

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