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

Farming & the land, 1895

736 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 37

Wool Export

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

The export of wool from Sydney since January 1st amounted in value to £1,230,929…

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The Wool Sales

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

The Antwerp wool sales opened on Tuesday, when 2300 bales were offered, including 200 from Australia…

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The Western Farmers and the Commissioners. a Word or Two Regarding the Block on the Line

National Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1895 · page 2

ONE rather interesting phase of the blockade which the Commissioners have seen fit to raise against the western farmers of New South Wales is that, while…

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The Agricultural Conference. Bathurst Model Farm, Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1895 · page 3

The agricultural conference opened this morning. There was a large attendance. The Minister of Agriculture Presided…

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Wool Warehouses Burnt Down. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 15 February 1895 · page 3

The great wool warehouses of the London Felmongers Company, at Bermondsey, have been destroyed…

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The Argentine Wheat Harvest. LONDON, Feb. 9

The Bathurst Post · Friday 15 February 1895 · page 8

IT has been estimated that the Argentine wheat surplus for export will be 5,500,000 quarters. The weather in Europe is having a hardening effect…

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The Live Cattle Trade. the Landing Regulations. Deputation to the Board of Agriculture

The Bathurst Post · Friday 15 February 1895 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday Night.—The President of the Board of Agriculture was [?]aited upon to-day by a deputation merchants and others interested in…

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Improving the Dairy Herd

The Bathurst Post · Friday 15 February 1895 · page 2

IT is a matter of common report that not more than half of the cows in this country yield milk enough to pay for their keeping. Probably most other…

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The Troubles of the Farmers. WINDSOR

National Advocate · Friday 15 February 1895 · page 2

Owing to inundations, crickets have appeared in thousands and are eating what vegetation was left…

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Conference of Agriculturists. First Day. Dairy Industry and Education

National Advocate · Friday 15 February 1895 · page 3

The conference of delegates from agricultural societies assembled St. James's Hall on Wednesday. Mr. Sydney Smith, the Minister for Mines and Agriculture,…

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Dungog Farmers in Difficulties. DUNGOG, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 15 February 1895 · page 3

The tenant farmers are seeking a rebate of half a year's rent, and a reduction of twenty per cent., owing to bad times. Also they are asking the…

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The Recent Floods. Farmers Apply for Aid

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 February 1895 · page 2

The Dungog farmers intend to apply to the Government for seed potatoes and maize owing to the heavy losses sustained by them from the floods…

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Imported Butter in England

National Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 1

The London demand for Canadian butter having been reduced by one-half, the Dominion Government are offering special grants to producers to enable…

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Field Operations. Wheat

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 9

There is much doubt afloat this season whether it will pay to sow wheat. The decision will have to be made quickly. The stubble should be ploughed by this time if it is to be…

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To Help Up Worn Wheat and Hay Land

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 9

Burning and bare fallow in this class of farming have had their day. They have been ruinous to no small areas of the hay lands of former times in New South Wales. In two many…

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Farming and Dairying in New Zealand

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 9

ON the banks of the Clutha River in Southern Otago in the South Island, there is a quiet little village called Stirling. This same small country town has become famed in England and all…

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Thrifty Farmers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 9

There are some farmers who never want to buy anything from the butcher, baker, greengrocer, and fruitgrower. They grow and produce upon their own farms all the vegetables,…

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Farmer & Grazier

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 9

[Under this heading we shall be glad to publish contributions having reference to agricultural and pastoral matters. Farmers and graziers in the Molong district are, therefore, requested to forward…

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Distressed Farmers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Dungog farmers intend to apply to the Government for seed potatoes and maize. They are distressed through heavy losses from the recent floods…

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'Their Bread and Butter.'

National Advocate · Monday 18 February 1895 · page 1

A writer in the Cobar Leader expresses the opinion that Mr. John E. Kelly, was selected Mayor of Peak Hill, because he is head of the Proprietary mine and the…

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