The Cattle Plague
To comment on rural affairs in England at the present time and avoid the topic of the cattle plague, seems well nigh impossible, so grievous is the affliction of some…
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Farming & the land, 1866
74 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 2 of 4
The Cattle Cabbage
AMONG the experiments we should wish our farming friends to undertake is the cultivation of large areas of cabbages for cattle, sheep, and pigs. We can scarcely…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Pastoral Leases. To the Editor of the Yass Courier
SIR, -- The return just published in pursuance of Mr. Macpherson's motion of the 18th March, 1865, is a very suggestive document. We have heard about lands let at a farthing per acre, and possibly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Farm.—notes on the Month
THE late opportune rains have been of great service in causing the corn and grass to spring freely. A twenty-four hours' steady "even down" rain is needed to penetrate…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Farm.--notes on the Month. (From the Australasian.)
THE late opportune rains have been of great service in causing the corn and grass to spring freely. A twenty-four hours' steady "even down" rain is needed to penetrate through the…
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The Government Cattle Diseases Act is now in full operation, and the stamping out process is vigorously applied. In the metropolitan market the live supply has fallen off…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Australian Bushman's Wild Cattle Song
By day we ream—at night our home 'Neath a giant rock we find; We've many a song, both load and long, Nor no care is on our mind…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Insurance for Farmers
WHEN the value of a principal is once thoroughly understood, it is surprising to notice the number of ways in which it becomes capable of profitable extension…
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IT is now a year and eight months since we had so heavy a fall of rain as occurred on the 17th and 18th of last month; the come news came from all points—east, west…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Effects of the Season on Various Crops
A BRIEF review of the drought upon the cereals, root-crops, grasses, green fodder, the vine, and other fruits, may prove of interest at the present time. from…
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WE are not, in this eminontly neutral department of our generally neutral paper going into the question of protection versus free trade; but though we heartily endorse the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →On Breaking Up New Lands for Corn Crops
IN the breaking up of pasture ground for corn crops there is a most important item or two demanding consideration. It is usual to plough up new ground, and , without…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Thursday—june 14. Cattle Stealing
William McLaren was charged with stealing three calves, the property of R. A. Barber, as bailee of H. Hume. The prisoner was defended by Mr. Walsh, and the…
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A REPORT has just been issued by the secretary to the veterinary department of the Privy Council upon the Origin, Propagation, Nature, and Treatment of the Cattle Plague,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Farm.—notes on the Month
THE farmers have had a most beautiful seed-time; a good plant early in the season is most certain to withstand the vicissitudes of an uncertain climate. There has also…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Farm.-- Notes of the Month
THE farmers have had a most beautiful seedtime; a good plant early in the season is most certain to withstand the vicissitudes of an uncertain climate. There has also been a fine time…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Night's Experience of a Quiet Farm House
BY A LADY OF NERVOUS TEMPERAMENT. "BETTY, I want a change," said I to my old and faithful servant, as she brought in my evening meal, consisting of a round of hot buttered toast,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Arrival of the English Mail. Reform Bill Well Received. War Imminent.-- Russia Arming. Garibaldi at Head of Twenty Battalions to Attack Venetia. Failure of Several Banks. Defeat of the Spanish Fleet at Callao. Stephens Denounced As a British Spy. Price of Wool Reduced. Commercial Crisis in England. British Vessel Captured by Fenians
THE City of Melbourne arrived at Glenelg yesterday (Tuesday) morning. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer, Bombay, with the May mails on board, arrived at King George's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wool
Since last mail the price of wool has declined one-third, three half-pence, and twopence per lb., but has since improved, and closed same as last month’s report. There…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Farm and Station.—the Potato
THERE are but few persons who do not enjoy a good mealy potato, one which laughs at you in the pot and is never amiss upon any table and at any meal. This root may be…
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