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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1897

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The Markets. [By Telegraph.] Sydney Wool Sales. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 January 1897 · page 2

The wool sales were resumed yesterday afternoon, when 7000, bales were sold. Prices were more regular than at the commencement of the week…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 3

At yesterday's wool sales there was spirited competition throughout, with improved prices…

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The American Wool Duties. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 2

The woolgrowers have assured the Ways and Means Committee of the United States House of Representatives, which is taking evidence concerning the tariff, that free…

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Diseases in Sheep Act

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 January 1897 · page 4

TO-DAY is the last day for the registration by batchers and owners of small lots of stock of their premises under the Diseases in Sheep Act. Mr. Wilks,…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 3

Heavy withdrawals took place at yesterday's wool sales, holders' reserves not being reached…

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Wool-dumping Up to Date

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 3

SOME consternation has been raised among the woolbuyers around Circular Quay by the discovery of a Bystem of fraud in disposing of wool in bales…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 3

At yesterday's wool sales, buyers operated freely, but at slightly lower rates. A large portion of the catalogues was withdrawn…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 4

The new series of Australian wool sales opened to day. The market was flat, and prices showed a decline of 5 per cent, on the closing rates of last…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 4

The new series of Australian wool sales opened to day. The market was flat, and prices showed a decline of 5 per cent, on the closing rates of last…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, Wednesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day a better selection was offered. The bidding was semewhat improved, but prices were unaltered…

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[By Telegraph.] The Wool Sales. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 2

Ab the wool eales yesterday afternoon over 4000 bales were sold. Competition was unusually spirited…

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The London Wool Sales. A Decline in Prices. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 2

At the opening of the new series of Australian wool sales yesterday Messrs. Bairne and Co., Buxton and Ronald, and Jacomb and Son offered altogether…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 23 January 1897 · page 2

At the wool sales yesterday, there was a good demand, and full rates were maintained…

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London Wool Sales. Opening of the New Series. a Decline in Prices. London, Jan. 20

Western Grazier · Saturday 23 January 1897 · page 2

The new series of wool sales opened yesterday. Prices show a decline of 5 to 7½ 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 25 January 1897 · page 3

At the wool sales prices are unchanged. The lots submitted had an excellent sale, but merinoes were relatively weak. The following lots were…

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Wool and Stock Report

Western Grazier · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 2

Elder, Smith & Co. Ltd., Adelaide, report under date 21st inst.:—Wool.—We held a small sale on the 18th inst., prices for greasy merino being…

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The Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day heavy catalogues were submitted. Com[?] petition was quieter, but prices were unchanged…

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The Wool Sales. LONDON, Wednesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 January 1897 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day business was animated. The Americans are still buying…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 2

At the wool sales, best greasy merinoes and good crossbreds have the readiest sale. Some late quotations have been:—Kallara, 6d.; Mitchell, 9d.; Mathoura, 9?d.; Hartwood,…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, Friday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day prices were well maintained, and little of the wool offered was withdrawn…

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