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

Farming & the land, 1894

744 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 38

Money for Farmers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 3

The Victorian Treasurer suggests that in view of the bank rates of interest the Government should lend money to farmers at 3£d per cent…

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Butter Exportation

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 2

The following is the grader's report for the week ending Feb. 10:—During the past week the market was well supplied throughout with butter from…

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The Wool Sales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 3

The Antwerp wool sales opened yesterday, and 1100 bales were sold at London rates…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. Cattle Market

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 16 February 1894 · page 2

Sheep.—29,300 were penned yesterday, prices were slightly better, wethers bringing 5s 6d to 9s, ewes 3s 6d to 6s 10d. Cattle—1,083 were yarded and prices…

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 2

Sheep—20,400 were penned yesterday, chiefly of medium quality. The new Company operated freely and the market was firm; wethers bringing 7s and 6s 6d…

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Dairy Farmers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 2

A meeting of dairy farmers has decided to reduce, pro vata, the charge one farthing per pound for the rest of the season after March 1st…

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Sydney Markets. Farm Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 2

Produce was in large supply at the railway terminus yesterday morning, but the demand, notwithstanding, was brisk in the majority of lines. Potatoes sold from 8s 3d to 3s 8d, according to…

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Farms for Sale

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 2

In the Cowra district it will be seen by referring elsewhere, Mr. C. K. Rose has several farms from 50 to 1000 acres to sell on advantageous terms. Write to…

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Sydney Markets. Farm Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 2

A brisk feeling prevailed at the Redfern market yesterday morning, and prices were well maintained. A prime lot of early rose potatoes were disposed of after active competition at 5s…

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The Wool Sales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 2

At the wool sales the attendance was slack but competition was keen, and late rates were well maintained…

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Sydney Wool Market. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 2

At our usual fortnightly sale held yesterday, we offered 874 bales of wool to a full attendance of buyers. The selection, however, was a poor one…

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Anthrax in Sheep

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 2

Reports have reached the Stock Office from several of the country districts of numerous deaths of sheep, attributed to anthrax…

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Sydney Wool Sales

National Advocate · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 3

Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. wired us last night :— At our usual fortnightly sale held yesterday we offered 874 bales of wool…

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Sydney Markets. Farm Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 2

At the Redfern markets, potatoes were in small supply yesterday morning; but the inquiry notwithstanding was not more animated than usual. Business, was, in fact, dull; hay…

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Anthrax in Sheep

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 2

The Minister for Mines and Agriculture has received the following report from Mr. R. D. Jones, Acting Chief Inspector of Stock:—…

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Cattle Market

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 27 February 1894 · page 2

Cattle.—1,700 were yarded yesterday, and prices were unaltered. Best bullocks £6 89, best cows £3 18s. Sheep.—20,000 were penned; medium…

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English Wheat Market. Low Prices

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 27 February 1894 · page 3

English wheat is being sold at between 24s and 25s per quarter, the lowest price since 1846…

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Bathurst Free Press "Magna [?] prevalebit." Tuesday, February 27, 1894. The Victorian Farmers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 27 February 1894 · page 2

THE farmers of Victoria are realising the blessings of Protection with a vengeance. Whatever advantage they may have gained from the duties imposed to keep…

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Sydney Markets Farm Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1894 · page 2

Business was very quiet at (ha Red fern railway station yesterday, morning, and was especially pronounced in the inquiry for potatoes. Lucerne net with a fair demand…

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Butter Exports

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 3

Following is the Grader's report for week ending 26th February, 1894:— Gentlemen,—"Large consignments of butter came forward during the past…

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