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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1896

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 March 1896 · page 3

The quantity of wool available for the next sales is 200,000 bales. It is not expected the sales will show much alteration in price.from the closing…

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The Condemnation of Cattle. Wednesday, March 4, 1896

Western Grazier · Wednesday 4 March 1896 · page 2

A SUBJECT often overlooked, but of great moment to those who are interested, is the condemnation of cattle alleged to be diseased. During last…

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More Bread and Butter Wanted. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 March 1896 · page 2

SIR,—Will you allow me to protest agaiosb the action of some of the miners in interviewing the management of the Big mine with a view of…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 March 1896 · page 2

The new series of Australian wool sales has been opened. Prices are very firm, and showed an upward tendency…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 March 1896 · page 2

At the opening of the new series of wool sales yesterday a large quantity was sold to be taken to the Continent. The extreme prices realised were:-…

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The Markets. [By Cable.] London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 3

At the wool sales yesterday competition was brisk, and prices are hardening. An excellent selection was offered. Karrabor realised 10½d.; Gogelderie, 10½d.; Bullamon,…

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London Wool Sales. an All-round Advance. London, March 4

Western Grazier · Saturday 7 March 1896 · page 2

The present series of wool sales show an all-round advance of 3 per cent. compared with the closing rates of last series…

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The Markets. [By Cable.] London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1896 · page 3

At the Australian wool sales yesterday the bidding was excited, prices hardening as compared with the closing rates in January. All medium and…

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Messrs. Kidman's Cattle

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 March 1896 · page 3

ON Monday evening the steamer Colac left Port Adelaide for Fremantle with another large shipment of livestock, dispatched by Messrs. Kidman Bros.,…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 March 1896 · page 2

At the Australia wool sales yesterday the following prices were realised for the undermentioned consignments: —Hughenden, 8½d.; Wilgena, 13½d.;…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 March 1896 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day business was active and late prices were maintained…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 March 1896 · page 3

At the wool sales yesterday the following consignments were sold:— Kulkyne, 8 1-11d.; Daandine, 81/8d.; Buckwarron, 9½d.; Gingie, 93/8d.;…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 March 1896 · page 1

At the wool sales to-day business was active and late prices were maintained…

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[By Telegraph.] Sydney Wool Sales. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 March 1896 · page 3

At the local wool sales yesterday 2500 bales were sold. The demand was strong, and prices were well maintained…

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Seed Wheat for Farmers. Advances by S. A. Governments [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 March 1896 · page 4

The Government has advanced £4526 for the purchase of seed wheat for various farmers at 5 per cent. Other applications are being received…

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Seed Wheat for Farmers. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 1

The Government has advanced £4526 for the purchase of seed wheat for various farmers at 5 per cent. Other applications are being received…

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Selling Diseased Cattle Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 2

A further baten of prosecutions of live stock salesman for selling diseased cattle took place at Newtown Police Court to-day, the proceedings being…

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London Wool Sales. An Advance of 10 per Cent. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 3

The present series of Australian wool sales close on the 20th instant. Prices show a hardening tendency. Rockwood realised 8½d.; Rockwood (scoured), 17d.;…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 March 1896 · page 3

Business at the wool sales continues active. Pri[?]es are unchanged. Be[?]lana realised 6d., Balaklava 7d., Wartreccan 8½d., Doondi 9¼d.,…

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Seed Wheat for Farmers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 March 1896 · page 2

THE Minister for Mines and Agriculture states that the Government has decided to distribute seed wheat to distressed farmers on similar lines to…

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