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Broken Hill & the Far West · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1906

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A Farmer's Suicide. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 November 1906 · page 2

William Snowling a farmer, was yesterday found dead in the outhouse of a hotel, hanging from a cross beam. The case is evidently one of suicide…

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The Wool Sales. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 November 1906 · page 2

At the wool sales yesterday 8648 bales were offered. There was a more general inquiry from buyers, all light conditioned crossbred wool being in…

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New South Wales. the Wool Sales. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

There was astrong demand at the wool sales yesterday, French buyers operating freely…

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Canadian Tariff. Farmers Urge Freetrade. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

A number Of Canadian farmers' associations are petitioning the Government to abandon protection. They declare that the farmers agree to the…

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The Wool Sales. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 November 1906 · page 2

The prices obtained for the lots of superior greasy, wools submitted at the auctions yesterday established a record for the season…

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New South Wales. the Wool Sales. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 November 1906 · page 2

Another large catalogue was presented at the wool sales yesterday, including some superior lots. Competition was keen, and prices were well…

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Tariff Reform. the Commission's Report. Duty on Wheat Suggested [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 November 1906 · page 2

The Tariff Commission appointed by the British Tariff Reform League has issued its report on the subject of agriculture. The Commission recommends…

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Death of a Farmer. Fall into a Crcek. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 4

Hugh Smith, son., has been found dead in the bed of the Hookina Creek, near Hawker. It is supposed that he fell over the steep bank. His body…

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Sheep and Cattle Stealing. Severe Sentences, Launceston

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 November 1906 · page 2

At the Criminal Court yesterday E. V. Wilden was found guilty of cattle and sheep stealing on a large scale, and was sentenced to six years'…

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The Wool Sales. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 November 1906 · page 2

At the wool sales yesterday [?]reasy comeback sold at 15½ crossbred at 15d. crossbred lambs' wool at 13½d., and merino lambs wool at 13½d. These…

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Adelaide Wool Sales, Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 November 1906 · page 1

The fifth of the series of Adelaide wool sales were comnienced to-day. An excellent market prevailed…

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The Wool Sales. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 November 1906 · page 2

The wool sales yesterday opened strong, prices snowing an advance of from 5 to 10 per cent. on previous rates…

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The Butter Export. South Australian Shipment. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 November 1906 · page 4

The South Australian Produce Export Department, will forward a record shipment of butter to London by the R.M.S. Himalaya to-day. The…

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N.Z. Wool Sales. Auckland

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 November 1906 · page 2

At the wool sales yesterday, competition was good, and prices for all classes showed an advance on previous rates…

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The Wool Sales. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 December 1906 · page 2

At the wool sales yesterday a large catalogue was cleared at prices equal to the highest realised during the season…

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The Wool Sales. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 December 1906 · page 2

Two large catalogues were submitted at the wool sales yesterday. Greasy wool realised Tod. per lb., and scoured ls. 11¾d. per lb…

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New South Wales. the Wool Sales. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 December 1906 · page 2

At the wool sales yesterday 8442 bales were disposed of Competition was again extremely animated for all descriptions…

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The Wool Sales. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 December 1906 · page 4

For the week's wool sales 37,245 bales were catalogued. Since July 30,261 bales have been sold…

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London Wool Sales. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 December 1906 · page 2

At the wool sales, which opened yesterday, prices for best and faulty merinos were well maintained, but medium sorts were slightly weaker…

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Adelaide Wool Sales. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 December 1906 · page 4

The sixth series of wool sales were held in Adelaide to-day. There was a fair attendance, and competition was keen. Prices generally were about the…

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