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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1889

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Sheep Branding Machine

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 17 April 1889 · page 4

A SHEEP branding machine, which is capable of branding 60 sheep per minute, and 750 without having occasion for the renewal of the supply of liquor, has just be patented at…

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Protection and the Farmers

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 17 April 1889 · page 4

SOME figures of great interest to those of our farmers who believe that protection would very much improve thir position were lately quoted by a protectionist…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 April 1889 · page 2

THE wool sales was resumed on Wednesday. Competition was active, and the market was firm :—Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., Limited, offered before a large attendance of buyers, 493…

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The Wool Market. LONDON, April 16

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 April 1889 · page 2

The wool market is firm, with a brisk demand…

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The Wool Market. LONDON, April 15

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 April 1889 · page 4

The wool market is firm, and prices are unchanged…

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Farm and Garden Calendar for April

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 April 1889 · page 2

THE good rains expected at the latter end of March, though they fell heavily in some parts, have not yet reached this district; but as April is generally a wet mouth we may expect our…

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Worms in Sheep

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 20 April 1889 · page 4

A PREVENTATIVE remedy for nearly all kinds of worms to which sheep are liable wais recently brought before the Agricultural Bureau of South Australia. The remedy…

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Exportation of Cattle from South America. LONDON, April 18

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1889 · page 4

Live cattle are being exported to England from the River Plate…

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Free Selectors' and Farmers' Union

The Yass Courier · Saturday 20 April 1889 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the members of the Yass Farmers' Union was held at Mr. McCallum's office this afternoon. Present--Messrs. McCallum (president), W. J. Grogan, J. Duffy, J…

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Farm and Garden Calendar for April

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1889 · page 3

THE good rains expected at the latter end of March, though they full heavily in some parts, have not yet reached this district; but as April is generally a wet month we may expect our…

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Seed Wheat for Farmers

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 30 April 1889 · page 2

Mr. Colls, M.P., has handed us the following letter regarding the seed wheat to farmers, which he has received from the Department of Mines:--…

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The London Wool Sales. LONDON, April 27

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 April 1889 · page 4

At the wool sales American buyers are purchasing crossbreds largely. It is probable that prices will slacken considerably on the cessation of the American demand…

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The Wool Market.—An Upward Tendency. LONDON, April 25

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 April 1889 · page 4

The biddings at the wool sales are spirited, with an upward tendency…

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Farm and Garden Calendar for May

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 April 1889 · page 2

THE very mild weather that has followed the late showers has in a great degree counteracted the bad effects of the long drought and many crops have had a chance to mature, and growth…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 May 1889 · page 4

Messrs. J. H. Geddes and Co. report that for their usual fortnightly sale on Tuesday they submitted a catalogue of 70 bales scoured wool to a good attendance of buyers, the greater part of…

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The Wool Market. LONDON, April 30

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 May 1889 · page 4

In the wool market low crossbreds are a trifle easier; but other qualities are firm…

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Seed Wheat

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 May 1889 · page 4

The applications received by the Police-Magistrate for quantities of the seed wheat provided by the Government amount to 37. About 1500 bushels will be required to supply the demand…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 May 1889 · page 3

Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., Limited, report that on Wednesday they brought forward a catalogue of 184 bales of wool, and report having sold at auction and…

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The Wool Market. LONDON, May 1

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 May 1889 · page 3

The wool market is firm in tone; 16,000 bales were offered at to-day's sales…

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Boycotted Farms in Ireland. LONDON, May 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 May 1889 · page 3

A number of noblemen and gentry have subscribed £10,000 to settle Ulster and Scottish tenants on boycotted farms in Ireland…

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