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

Farming & the land, 1898

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Allora Spring Wheat

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 6

IN a recent issue we suggested to farmers a few ideas relative to Allora Spring Wheat; and in view of further developments concerning it, the subject may again be…

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Allora Spring Wheat. a Word for the Express

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 7

THE 'Sydney Stock and Station Journal' is au organ of very high repute, and extensive circulation, which does not particularly notice the observations of the country press…

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Agriculture. Farm. Leghorn Fowls

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 11

Id his address upon farming matters, &c., recently delivered in Molong, Mr. Stephenson, made slight reference to the probable profits to be derived from raising eggs. No…

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

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 9 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 our duty to give our…

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All Wool Flannels

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 15 July 1898 · page 2

An authority says, ‘Use lukewarm water.’ Why not hot water; which is so cleansing? Clothes that can neither be boiled nor scalded need can everything else that can possibly…

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Weather, Stock, and Crops

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 July 1898 · page 4

ILFORD, Wednesday.--The weather for the last few weeks has been very warm, although we have been experiencing heavy frosts in the morning. OBERON, Wednesday.--The weather here is what…

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Farm and Garden Original Articles

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 15 July 1898 · page 3

No. 41.—THE From —Diffusion—Origin— PRODUCTS—VARIETIES — THE WASHINGTON PROPAGATON —SON—PRUING AND THINNING — THE CHEEEY —USE AND…

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The Farm

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 15 July 1898 · page 12

Most of the vignerons in this district are now busy proning, in some instances the work being nearly completed. Ploughing operations are still in…

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Cattle

National Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

1112 head wore yarded, matting a total ol 2446 for the week. The quality was again rough, with few exceptions. Anything good was well competed for, and brought…

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Diseases in Sheep Acts

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 10

Dr. Ross asked the Secretary for Mines and Agriculture,—(1.) How long has the Diseases in Sheep Act been in existence ? (2.) Hare any cases of scab in sheep existed in the colony…

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Travelling Sheep. KING V. CUNDY

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

A question of great importance with regard to the travelling of sheep was before, the Chief Justice in Chambers on Wednesday. The matter arose out of an appeal…

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Fat Stock Sales. HOMEBUSH, Thursday. SHEEP

National Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

31,140 were penned, making a total of 37,679 for the week, The quality was of good description throughout, and during the early part of the day values ruled extremely…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

Wool prices are firm, and there is keen competition…

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Wednesday, July 6, 1898. Allora Spring Wheat

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 10

Dr. Ross asked the Secretary for Mines and Agriculture,—Is It the intention of the Government to have samples of the Allora Spring wheat (alleged to be rust-proof) and grown by…

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Agriculture. Farm. the Minorca

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 11

LAST week, reference was made to Leghorn fowls, particularly with reference to their laying powers. In the Minorca, another Mediterranean Weed, we have a variety…

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Experimental Farm. Wagga

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 10

Mr. O'Sullivan (for Mr. Chapman) asked the Secretary for Mines and Agriculture,—(1.) Will he kindly lot this House know the average returns of wheat per acre produced from the…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 18 July 1898 · page 2

The London colonial wool sales to-day were firm, and prices remained unchanged…

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Berlin Wool Cozies

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 2

Very nice cozies are knitted in double Berlin wool with large-sized needles ; two strips are made, half of one colour, say green ; and the other half pink; to form the lining; then…

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Weather, Stock, and Crops

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 4

The weather at present is bitterly cold, and light sleet and snow have fallen here at intervals since yesterday morning. For the week ending this morning 38 points of moisture have been registered…

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Farm and Garden Original Articles

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 10

No. 42.—The CHERRY—LIQUEUNS—VARIETIES —OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS—THE MORELLO — GRAFTING AND PRUNING — RAISING FROM SEED—SOIL AND CLIMATE…

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