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

Farming & the land, 1899

1,508 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 23 of 76

London Wool Sales. a Firm Market. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 8 May 1899 · page 3

The wool sales were continued to-day, when bidding was animated, and prices remained unchanged…

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The Drilling of Wheat

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 2

We hear that Mr. W. Brown, of Burrundulla, has purchased an Empire seed drill from Mr. Loneragan, of the Commercial Stores. If we…

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The Rise in Wool

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 2

The rise in the price of wool which we reported last issue will no doubt have a good effect on the the value of Mudgee-bred sheep…

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Butter. the Value of the Departmental Competitions

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 2

The step taken by the Hon. Joseph Cook, Minister for Mines and Agriculture, in the matter of holding state Butter Competitions, is one that should…

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Sale of Cattle

Leader · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 2

The auctioneers ask us to state in explanation of neglect to submit to auction Mr. Lyster’s cattle, as advertised for sale at the corporation yards on Monday last, that the…

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A Lesson From the Cattle

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 2

The Sydney market for fat stock being just now an exceptionally good one, it will be noticed that the offerings at the Homebush solos usually include some…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 3

At the wool sales to-day there was brisk competition and full rates were realised…

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Here & There The Seed Wheat Distributions

National Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 2

It has been stated by the Government that the most urgent cases of distress in the drought-stricken districts have now been met. and it has been decided to close the…

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Latest Cablegrams. The Wheat Supply. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 3

The quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is estimated at 3,340,000 quarters, and for the Continent at 1,740, 000 quarters, a total of 5,080,000 quarters…

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London Wool Sales. Postponed Owing to Fog. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 3

Owing to the heavy fog in London-Colonial wool sales-to-day had to be postponed…

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Wool

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 9

The news of the opening of the London May sales at an advance of 15 to 20 percent in merino wools 10 percent for fine crossbreds, and 5 percent…

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Larras Lake Sheep

Molong Argus · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 4

AT Dubbo Show, Mr. James Lee, of Larras Lake, was again successful with his valuable exhibits in the sheep section, scoring first and champion for ram 1 year and…

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Wheat Stacked

Molong Argus · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 2

THE Railway Commissioners supply the following figures, showing the quantity of wheat stacked at country stations on 29th April :— Henty 1500 bags, Burrumbuttock 3600 bags,…

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Postponement of Cattle Sales

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 11

Owing to the show being held on Tuesday, Messrs. Stewart and Smith have decided to postpone the stock sales advertised by them…

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National Sheep-Breeders' Association of England

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 3

At a Council meeting of this Association, which is representative of the Registered Sheep-Breeders of England, the following important resolution was, at the suggestion…

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The Merino Sheep at the Bathurst Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 2

The total result of the contest in the merino sheep section has usually been published at the close of the Show, but up to the present this has not been done this year…

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Farm & Garden. Original Articles

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 4
Also in The Gulgong Advertiser

No. 79. The Horse Chestnut (continued)—The Poplar-Derivation of Name—Species—General Description—Loppings—Some Uses—Manufactures—Seeds—The Black…

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Weather, Stock, and Crops

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 4

No rain has been registered in Lithgow for the week ending to-day. As our correspondents' reports indicate, a reasonable full would now be very welcome. To-day a few drops fell just about noon…

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Heavy Cattle

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 6

MR J. T. PARSLOW, butcher, of Bank-st., Molong, purchased the Gumble Station fat bullock exhibited at Molong Show, for £10 10s. In its dressed condition it was on view…

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