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

Farming & the land, 1896

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Rust in Wheat

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 20 June 1896 · page 2

MR. Sydney Smith has received a communication through the Agent-General from the Government of India, asking for information to assist, them in lessening the enor[?]ons loss annually caused by…

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How to Feed Crops.—iv. (For the Penny Post. By Herbert J. Rumsey.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 June 1896 · page 6

POTASH comes next in our consideration of plant foods, and, although plants do not die for want of it, its presence is easily noticed by extra vigour and strength in the wood and foliage and larger crops…

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The Queensland Cattle Tick

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 23 June 1896 · page 2

On Saturday last Mr. Earnest Barber, brought to our office specimens (male and female) of the dreaded scourge that is devastating the cattle runs of Queensland, They wore on a piece of…

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Poisoning of Horses and Sheep

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 June 1896 · page 4

MR. J. D. STEWART, the veterinary surgeon who was sent down by the Chief Inspector of Stock to the Murrumbidgee to inquire into the cause of the death of a number of horses and sheep on the…

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Telegrams. District, Sydney, and Colonial. Taralga, Monday, 5.20 p.m. BUTTER-FACTORY

Goulburn Herald · Monday 29 June 1896 · page 3

THE annual general meeting of the Taralga Butter Company was held to-day. There was a full attendance of shareholders. The turn-over for the half-year was £2000…

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The Sheep Show

Goulburn Herald · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 2

THE annual exhibition of the N.S.W. Sheepbreeders'. Association commenced yesterday on the grounds of the Royal Agricultural Society. Moore Park. The exhibits number…

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Wool Sales

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 3

The London wool sales opened on Tuesday. The bidding was spirited, and values realised ranged from par to 5 per cent, lower as compared with the prices…

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Experimental Farm for Goulburn

Goulburn Herald · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 5

Mr. Ball M.L.A. accompanied by Mr. Gormly M.L.A. introduced a deputation of residents of Goulburn, cumprising Messrs. Badgery and Shepherd, to the Minister for…

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Pastoral and Agricultural

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 July 1896 · page 4

OUR future greatness as a nation will largely depend on the attention given to agriculture. It is important that every farmer should do his best, and whatever be does let him do it…

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Taralga. Butter Company.—annual General Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 July 1896 · page 5

THE annual general meeting of the above company was held at their office on Monday, 29th inst. There was a full attendance of shareholders, and the keenest interest was evinced in the proceedings…

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Local Exhibitors at the Sheep Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 4 July 1896 · page 3

The second annual sheep show held under the auspices of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association opened on Thursday at the Agricultural Society's grounds, Moore Park, Sydney. Entries…

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London Wool Sales. London, June 30

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 July 1896 · page 6

The fourth series of the London wool sales was opened this evening. Biddings were spirited. Prices are at from par to 5 per cent. below the closing rates of the last series…

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Experimental Farm at Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 July 1896 · page 4

THE Sydney Herald gives the following report of the deputation with regard to the experimental farm:—On Thursday the Minister for Agriculture was waited on by…

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The Sheep-sales

Goulburn Herald · Monday 6 July 1896 · page 3

The sheep-sales opened to-day. Satisfactory prices were realized. A stud-ram by Sir Henry, cold on account of J. Suckling of Quirindi for 115 guineas. Another by same…

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London Wool Sales. London, July 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 7 July 1896 · page 4

At the London wool sales this evening the market was firm, and prices were unchanged. July 3. At the wool sales the opening prices were well…

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New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association. Annual Show. Yass Sheep Taring a Leading Position. Mr. Charles C. Hall Beats All Certain in Certain Sections

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 7 July 1896 · page 2

Last week the annual show of the New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association was held in Sydney. There were a number of good prizes offered, and sheep from all parts of…

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The Sheep Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 8 July 1896 · page 6

IN our last issue we gave a list of prizes secured by Messrs. Browne Bros, of Memagong at the Sheep Show hold in Sydney on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The show was a great success and the…

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Pastoral Conference

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 July 1896 · page 4

On Tuesday a deputation from the conference of delegates of stock and pasture boards waited on the Minister for Agriculture, to bring under his notice the resolutions passed by the conference. The…

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Annual Sheep Sales

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 July 1896 · page 4

Messrs. Goldsborough, Mort, and Co, on Tuesday held their twenty-second annual sheep sales Mr. George Maiden being the auctioneer. There was a good attendance of buyers, and sales realised £9778…

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London Wool Sales. London, July 7

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 July 1896 · page 2

At the London wool sales this evening biddings were brisk, especially for crossbreds. At the Henley Regatta on Wednesday the Leander Club (Putney) crow defeated the Yale…

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