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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1897

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The Wool Market. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 March 1897 · page 2

The Bradford wool trade ridicules the report that a syndicate of American purchasers is being formed to buy Australian and River Plate wool…

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Our Sydney Letter. Butter at San Francisco

Western Grazier · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 3

The American mail, which arrived on the 2nd inst., brought full accounts of the arrest of Butler at San Francisco. Incidentally they show the worthlessness…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 2

At the new series of Australian wool sales, which opened last evening, (Messrs. Balme and Co. and Buxton and Ronald offered a good selection of…

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General Cable News. The Colonial Dairying Industry. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 2

Mr. Samuel Lowe has lectured before the Royal Colonial Institute on "Dairying in the Colonies." He said that if the cows of the colonies…

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The London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 2

At the wool sales last evening a moderate selection of the best descriptions was offered and keenly competed for. Faulties were slightly easier. The following prices were…

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Appointment of Sheep Inspectors. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 2

A meeting of delegates from the various Stock and Pasture Boards was held in the city last night, when it was decided to protest against the…

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Mining. [By Telegraph.] London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 2

At the wool eues last evening a fair selection was offered. Business was brisk and prices unchanged. The American representatives bought all the best wool at top…

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London Wool Sales. a Spirited Market. London, March 10

Western Grazier · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 2

The wool sales opened with spirit, there being a full attendance of buyers. Competition was animated, but prices were unchanged compared with the…

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The Extradition of Butter. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 3

Butler has appealed against his extradition from America, on the ground that a British ship is equivalent to British territory. The Court…

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The American Tariff. the Wool Duties. London, March 13

Western Grazier · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 2

The Ways and Means Committee have recommended the United States House of Representatives to restore the M'Kinley wood tariff, without…

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

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 March 1897 · page 2

Prices at the wool sales last evening were unchanged. A large quantity was offered, and the competition was general, The following lots were sold:…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, Thursday Evening

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 4

At the Australian wool sales this evening there was a brisk sale, and prices remained firm…

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

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 2

At the wool sales last evening good scoured merinoes were dearer; but the Erices obtained for faulty sorts were in buyers' favor. The following lots were…

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

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 2

The market for superfine and choice greasies is hardening daily, owing to the increased buying on the part of American houses The quantity…

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1897 · page 2

At the wool sales last evening the following lots were sold:—Harrow, 7½d.; Wargundy, 8 1/5 d.; Harben Vale, 8¼d.; Brookstead, 9d.; Bridgwater,…

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London Wool Sales. an Advance in Prices. London, March [?]

Western Grazier · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 2

At the wool sales, good superior greasy merino fleeces have advanced 5 to 10 per cent. in value, and crossbred fully 10 per cent. Faulty greasy…

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The Markets. [By Cable.] London Wool Sales. LONDON, Friday Evening

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 March 1897 · page 2

At the wool sales this afternoon a choice selection was offered. The highest prices of the series were obtained in cases where the American…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 March 1897 · page 2

At the wool sales last evening only a small quantity was catalogued, Prices are unchanged. The following lots were sold:—Mutooroo, 5?d.;…

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Pastoral and Agrigultural Association

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 March 1897 · page 3

THROUGH Mr. Cann, M.P., Mr. Hendry (secretary of the Broken Hill Pastoral and Agricultural Association) has received notification from the Department…

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Pastoral and Agricultual Association. Annual Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 April 1897 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Broken Hill Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held at the Freemasons' Hotel last hight, the president (Mr…

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