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

Farming & the land, 1895

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Australian Produce. the Butter Trade

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 2

Experts state that the bacon by the Himalaya is equal to the finest Limeriok. A portion of the Australian poultry by the steamer Maori King realised 2s 6d each…

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Correspondence Tenant Farmers and the Land Tax. (To the Editor of the National Advocate.)

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 2

SIR,—Freetrader ore now maintaining that "if the Government scheme is carried out every penny paid by the farmers under land taxation will be more…

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Farmer on Local Government

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 2

A Fernmount farmer speaking in condemnation of Local Government, declared that if the Bill passed be would make the Government a present of his selection as it did not…

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London Wool Sales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day there was a good selection offered, and spirited buying. Prices were maintained. Westland (Queensland) realised 6 1/8d; Mildrie, 6½d; Ringwood…

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Trial of Messrs. Masseyharris' Farming Implements

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon at Mr. George Matthews' farm near Leeholme, a big trial of several of Messrs. MasseyHarris' farming implements took place…

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Fire at Mr. Geo. Matthews' Farm. a Truck of Hay, a Press, and a Tarpaulin Destroyed

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

At Mr. George Matthews' farm yesterday, about half-past 12 o'clock, a truck of pressed hay, a hay-press, a tarpaulin, and some ropes, belonging to…

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Butter Through the Post

National Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 2

The President of the Board of Agriculture stated in the House of Commons that be was considering the advisability of permitting farmers to send butter…

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Wool Males. Prices Well Maintained

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day a good selection was offered, and prices were maintained for all daises. The trade is operating freely The following prices were realised: Bective…

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The Wool Males. an Advance in Prices

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 2

Advices from London report that greasy merinoes and medium wool have advanced 5 to 7½ per cent, and crossbreds 5 per cent…

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The Bathurst Model Farm. Petition From Bathurst Against It. Parliament House. Wednesday Night

National Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 2

Mr. Orick presented a petition of the residents of Bathurst to-night against, the resumption of the Bathurst Race course, for the purpose of a Model…

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Sydney Markets. Farm Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 3

Buyers ware in good attendance at the Recfern market yesterday, and though business was not remarkable for its activity it compared moro than Favorably with the wharves' trade. Maize brought…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Thursday. A Model Petition. Against the Model Farm

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 2

A petition which for brevity is a model one, was presented to the Assembly yesterday by Mr. Crick, from residents of the city of Bathurst and persons entitled to…

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Our Live Cattle Trade

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1895 · page 3

Messrs Birt, Potter, and Company, London, are endeavouring to secure the admission of Australian cattle in France. Mr. Bergyl. of Liverpool, considers that…

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Australian Produce. Poultry, Butter. &c

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 March 1895 · page 3

It is intended to hold over the Australian poultry brought by the Ballasrat for fortnight, with a view to a better market. The game and poultry are in good condition, but…

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London Wool Sales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 March 1895 · page 3

At the wool tales to-day business was spirited, agents for the comment buying heavily. Prices are unchanged. Among the clips sold were:—Motoorema, 5 5/8d…

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Poultry, Game, and Butter

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 1

It is intended to withhold the Ausrtalian poultry by the R.M.S. Ballaarat from sale for a fortnight, with the view to obtain a better market. The…

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London Wool Sales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day a good catalogue was offered. There was spirited bidding. Prices are hardening, and English and Continental buyers are operating freely. Among…

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Sydney Markets. Farm Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 3

The trade was in good attendance at the Redfern market yesterday, and business was a shade brighter, but not to an extent which gave satisfaction to consignees. A truck of prime green chaff brought…

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The Butter Market

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 18 March 1895 · page 2

Salesmen state that the fall in the price of butter is owing to the abundance of Danish butter, the large stocks of Australian, and the promise of a mild spring…

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The Wool Market. Good Prospects

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 18 March 1895 · page 2

The Statist says that such an eager demand for wool will cause a rise in prices, and means that the worst financial troubles of the colonies are over…

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