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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1899

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The Wool Sales. LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1899 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day merinos advanced from 5 to 10 per cent. on late rates, though low crossbreds declined 7½ per cent…

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The Wool Sales. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1899 · page 2

There was animated competition at the wool sales yesterday, and the attendance was large, especially of home buyers, who took the bulk of the offerings. Fine…

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The Wool Sales. LONDON, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 June 1899 · page 4

At the wool sales to-day there was keen competition. Prices remain unchanged…

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The Wool Trade

Western Grazier · Wednesday 5 July 1899 · page 2

AMID the clash of contending political factions it is necessary to keep an eye on "the main chance." The principal factor in the prosperity of New…

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Accidents and Fatalipies. [By Telegraph.] a Farmer's Suicide. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 July 1899 · page 2

William Newell, farmer, of Tygaloah, near Murwillumbah, on The Tweed, has committed suicide by hanging himself. Domestic troubles were the cause. Deceased was the…

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Pastoral Prospects

Western Grazier · Wednesday 12 July 1899 · page 2

IT is sincerely to be hoped that the recent rains with which the back country has been favoured may be repeated tin the ground has been…

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3258 Sheep Sold for £37,278

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 July 1899 · page 3

BY the courtesy of Mr. G. Maiden, manager for Messrs. Goldsborough, Mort, und Co., Limited, we (S. M. Herald) are in a position to give the total remits, with sams details,…

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The Wool Sales. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 July 1899 · page 2

At the wool sales yesterday the demand for all sorts was firm at late prices…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] British Crops. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 July 1899 · page 2

The Times says that the yields of all field crops, except hops, in the aUnited Kingdom this season ure considerablya below those of 1898. Wheat is 05 8 per…

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A Pastoral Matter

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 August 1899 · page 2

YEARS ago, by way of compromise between the pastoral lessees or squatters and the selectors, the western runs were cut in halves. One half, called the…

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A Farmer'r Good Fortune. Through Reading a Paper

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 August 1899 · page 3

MANY instances have occurred in which people have become the recipients of good fortune one way and another through reading a paper. Sometimes [?] man in…

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Canadian Wheat Yield. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 2

The crops in Manitoba, in Canada, this season are the heaviest for years. The yield of wheat is estimated at 34,000,000 bushels…

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A Farmer's Good Fortune. Through Reading a Paper

Western Grazier · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 4

Many instances have occurred in which people have become the recipients of good fortunes one way or another through reading a paper. Sometimes a man in…

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Sale of Stud Sheep. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 4

At the stud sheep sales to-day, the ram His Excellency was sold on account of W. Gibson, of Scone, to Chirnside and Power for 700 guineas. Prince Zebra was sold on account…

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Queensland Pastoral Industry. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 2

A deputation of pastoralists waited on the Premier yesterday afternoon and presented a petition signed by 412 pastoralists representing 500 station…

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Losses of Sheep by Drought

Western Grazier · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 3

The following letter has been received by the chairman of the Pastures and Stock Protection Board (Mr E. Quin), and handed to us for publication;—…

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A Baby-farming Case. LONDON, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 4

Mrs. Amy Donglas has been sentenced to five years' gaol, ot Old Bailey, for baby-farming at Chingford…

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Wool Sales LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 4

The new series of wool sales were opened to-day. Merinos were low, but fine crossbreds sold at 7 1/2 per cent, above the July rates…

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Corner in Wheat [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 2

It is reported from Chicago, U. S. A., that the Armour-Weare Commission Company is organising a "corner" in wheat…

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A Baby-farming Case LONDON, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 4

Mrs. Amy Douglas has been sentenced to five years' gaol, at Old Bailey, for baby-farniinvr nt Chingford…

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