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

Farming & the land, 1898

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, Wednesday evening

National Advocate · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 3

The wool market is animated. Merinos maintained an advance, but crossbreds were in favor of buyers, except the finest grades…

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N.S.W. Farmers' Association. Support Mr. Barton. Wagga

National Advocate · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 4

The Executive Council of the New South Wales Farmers and Settlers Association has decided to issue a manifesto recommending the producers of the…

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Weather, Stock, and Crops

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 4

After four days of fine weather--tempered by heavy frosts at night--light rain commenced early yesterday morning in Lithgow, registering 37 points up to this morning. The weather today is bleak…

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Farm and Garden Original Articles

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 7

Ho. 39.—THE PEACH — EXTERNAL — DE-SCRIPTION—BLOSSOMS—FRUIT—PLACE OF ORIGIN—VARIETIES—DIVISIONS— DOUBLE BLOSSOMED—RAISING THE…

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Fat Stock Sales. HOMEBUSH, Thursday. SHEEP

National Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

About 31,073 were penned, making s total of 39,582 for the week. The heavy rain during the night and early morning had a depressing effect upon the surroundings, and…

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Tuberculosis in Cattle. to the Editor of the Molong Express

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 4

SIR,—Some remarks on the use of tuberculin, in carrying on a systematic crusade against the spread of tuberculosis in cattle deserve more than a passing notice. The value of…

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Farm

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 11

FORAGE plants should be sown this month, and there is a large variety to select from, many of which it is fair to presume have not been tried in this district. Amongst those…

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Sheepbreeders' Annual Show. Sheep Dog Trials

National Advocate · Monday 4 July 1898 · page 3

Points were awarded as follows :- Under command, 20 ; action, 15 ; wide working, 20 ; steadiness, 15; putting through…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 4 July 1898 · page 3

At the wool sales to-day the competition of buyers was keen. Prices remained unchanged. The withdrawals…

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The Sheep Sales. Some High Prices. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 3

At the stud sheep sales to-day excellent prices were realised, among the best being the following:—On account Mr. H. C. White, Havilah, special stud ram,…

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N.S.W. Farmers and Settlers Association. Manifesto to the Producers Op New South Wales

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 3

Gentlemen,—Seeing that the all-absorbing question of Australian Federation must transcend all others at the coming general election, we think it our…

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Cattle

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

1599 head were yarded. The quality generally were middling and inferior from which there was a decline on last Thursday's rates. Prime and extra prime and heavy,…

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Fat Stock Sales. HOMEBUSH, Monday. SHEEP

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

7727 were penned. The small supply had the effect of bringing the buyers together by the early train, The purchasers for local trade requirements were very strong, but…

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Stud Sheep Sales. Handsome Prices. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

The stud sheep sales were continued to-day when the following handsome prices were realized :— ON ACCOUNT W. GIBSON & SON., SCONE…

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Sydney Sheep Show

Molong Argus · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 8

THE following expert from an article in the DAILY TELEGRAPH of the 1st instant, on the above subject, will doubtless prove of more than passing…

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Farmers and settlers' Association. Manifesto to the Producers of New South Wales

Molong Argus · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 4

GENTLEMEN,—Seeing that the all-absorbing question of Australian Federation must transcend all others at the coming general election, we think it…

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The Largest Farmer in England

Molong Argus · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 7

The largest farmer in England bears, curiously enough, the name of Farmer. His residence is at Little Bedwyn, near Hungeford, in…

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Weather, Stock, and Crops

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 4

During the week tho weather, locally, has been mostly fine, and cold, with frosty nights. At one time it threatened snow, but nothing came of it. The rainfall registered for the week ending this…

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The Dairy

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 10

A cow to do well at the pail must be a hearty eater. Make your butter as good and sweet as you know how…

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Farm and Garden Original Articles

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 10

No. 40.—THE ALMOND—EXTERNAL APPEARANCE— FRUIT—KERNEL — BITTER AND SWEET VARIETIES—DIFFERENCES IN SHELL—HOW THE ALMOND IS REARED—…

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