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

Farming & the land, 1909

1,292 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 65

Wheat Market Up

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1909 · page 2

The Sydney wheat market yesterday continued extremely firm, buyers being willing, to operate up to 4s 612d. per bushel, very little being available. Owing to the…

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The Wool Sales

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1909 · page 2

There were wool sales at the Royal Exchange, Sydney, yesterday, which resulted in keen competition, and an upward tendency in prices. The top prices of the day…

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London Wool Sales. London, March 16

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 17 March 1909 · page 3

At the wool sales yesterday, competition was animated, German and French buyers operating freely for merinos and fine crossbreds, which…

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Dairying Instructors and Inspectors

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 17 March 1909 · page 2

One phase of the forward policy initiated by the Minister for Agriculture is the appointment of instructors in dairying to go round amongst the…

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Agricultural Bursaries for Sons of Poor Farmers Minister's New Scheme Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1909 · page 2

In connection with his new scheme or agricultural education, the Minister of Agriculture has now completed arrangements for the granting of several bursaries each…

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The Wool Sales

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 14

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company wire:—"Our sale today (Wednesday) found an excellent competition, at prices from parts five…

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Free Trade Liver pool Wool Sales Resolution Passed London, Tuesday afternoon Prices Maintained London, Tuesday afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 3

The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce by 113 votes to 49 has passed a resolution in favor of Free Trade. The wool sale has been good, Competition and prices were fully maintained…

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A Winter Fruit Crop

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 2

The recent rains have been responsible for an extraordinary development in some orchards. In Mr. H. D. Bell's garden at White Rock, the first fruit…

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Farmers and "Settlers' Association

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 15

At the last meeting of the Dubbo Farmers and Settlers' Association, the following resolutions for consideration at the Western District…

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The Dairying Industry

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 24

Increased business and activity in the dairying industry quickly followed on the recent rain. Manager Saxelby says that one really good…

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Farming

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 24

Mr. M. Sheridan, of Glen Lee, has just returned from a trip to Wellington, where his two sons, Jack and Andy, have farms. Wellington side…

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Grazing and Farming Land for Sale

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 15

Mr. G. Hardwick will offer for sale by auction at Rylstone, on 3rd April, the well-known Taloobee property, consisting of 455 acres…

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Wool Market

Leader · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 4

Messrs Winchcombe, Carson and Co, report: After an interval of a fortnight we brought forward yesterday a catalogue of 1357 hales, comprising…

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Wool Sales Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 3

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. report: Our sale yesterday found excellent competition at prices from par to five per cent…

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Cable News London Wool Sales. London

Leader · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 3

At the wool sales this evening business was animated. Merinos had a hardening tendency…

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Bathurst Experimental Farm

Molong Argus · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 2

"Bathurst Argus," referring to the above, says:—"The Experimental Farm orchard is just now looking particularly well, never has it looked…

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Straying Cattle

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 2

William Davis was proceeded against at the Police Court yesterday for allowing stock to stray in the street. There were two charges against…

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Cardinal Points in Dairying

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 4

There are six cardinal points to be observed, viz.:—(1) Breeding; (2) suitable feed and plenty of it; (3) calving; (4) good water supply; (5) cleanliness; (6)…

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Demand for Young Cattle

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 March 1909 · page 3

There is a brisk demand for young cattle, while the sheep market remains steady with an upward tendency. We shall yard a very fine lot of stuck on…

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Fat Cattle Sale at Dubbo

Leader · Monday 22 March 1909 · page 2

On Wednesday next, 24th Instant, an important auction sale takes place at Dubbo, when 1015 highly-bred Hereford bullocks will be offered…

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