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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1847

87 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 4 of 5

English News. [From Our Files Per "Penyard Park."] the Wool Trade, &c. (From Bell's Messenger, May 17.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 September 1847 · page 3

The first series of public sales of colonial wools, which commenced on Thursday week, were brought to a termination on Friday evening last…

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Sydney News Settlers' Price Current. Wholesale Prices of Colonial Farm and Dairy Produce in the Sydney Markets During the Present Week

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1847 · page 3

WHEAT has not deviated in prices; holders of V. D. Land samples will not effect sales under 6s. per bushel, in consequence of which sales are dull…

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Sydney News. Settlers' Price Current. Wholesale Prices of Colonial Farm and Dairy Produce in the Sydney Markets During the Present Week

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1847 · page 3

WHEAT.—Prices remain unaltered, and the sale dull. FLOUR has risen £1 per ton, being now £14 for fine, and £12 seconds, per ton…

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Maitland Circuit Court. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Therry). Saturday, Sept. 25, 1847. Cattle Stealing

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 September 1847 · page 4

Joseph Owen and William Shepherd were indicted for stealing a cow or heifer, the property of Thomas Muldoon, at Penshurst, on the 14th May, 1847, and for slaughtering the…

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Sydney News. Settlers' Price Current. Wholesale Prices of Colonial Farm and Dairy Produce in the Sydney Markets During the Present Week

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 October 1847 · page 3

WHEAT.—No deviation has taken place in this market during this week; sales are very limited. FLOUR may be quoted at the same prices as…

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English News. [From Our Files Per "Agincourt." the Wool Trade, &C. (From Bell's Messenger, June 14.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 October 1847 · page 1

Since our last the imports have amounted to about 3200 bales, chiefly from our colonies. In the private contract market but little business is doing, at barely late prices…

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Sydney News. Settlers' Price Current. Wholesale Prices of Colonial Farm and Dairy Produce in the Sydney Markets During the Present Week

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1847 · page 2

WHEAT.—In this market no deviation exists from last week; sales continue limited and dull. FLOUR is still quoted at £14 per ton for…

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Maitland Mercury. Saturday, October 9, 1847. the Quarter's Export of Wool and Tallow

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1847 · page 2

THE following is a return of the quantity of wool exported from the Hunter River District during the quarter ending 30th September last:…

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Maitland Mercury. Wednesday, October 13, 1847. Annual Export of Wool and Tallow

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 October 1847 · page 2

WE proceed now to lay before our readers a summary of the quantity and value of the wool and tallow exported from the Hunter River District during…

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Sydney News. Settlers' Price Current. Wholesale Prices of Colonial Farm and Dairy Produce in the Sydney Markets During the Present Week

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1847 · page 2

WHEAT.—Sales are dull, and holders of Van Diemen's Land samples are asking 6s. 6d. per bushel. FLOUR is still at £14 for fine, and £12 for…

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British Extracts. Imports and Exports of Wheat and Flour.—england

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 October 1847 · page 3

The following (extracted from a parliamentary paper just issued by order of the House of Lords) are the quan[?]i[?]ies of wheat and wheat flour imported into and exported…

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Sydney News. Settlers' Price Current. Wholesale Prices of Colonial Farm and Dairy Produce in the Sydney Markets During the Present Week

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1847 · page 2

WHEAT.—Sales are still limited, and holders of Van Dieinen's Land wheat are firm at 6s. FLOUR remains at £14 for fine, and £12 for seconds…

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British Extracts. the London Farmers' Club and the Question of "Tenant-right." (From Bell's Weekly Messenger.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1847 · page 2

The following address has just been issued by the Committee of the London Farmers' Club:- Since the discussion of the subject of…

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The Wool Trade, &c. (From Bell's Messenger, June 21.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 October 1847 · page 3

The imports of wool into London, since Monday last, have amounted to nearly 4,000 packages, mostly from our colonies. A full average quantity of wool is on offer in the…

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Sydney News. Settlers' Price Current. Wholesale Pices of Colonial Farm and Dairy Produce in the Sydney Markets During the Present Week

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1847 · page 2

WHEAT.—In this market prices remain firm; Van Diemen's Land samples at 6s. to 6s. 3d., colonial 4s. 9d. to 5s. FLOUR still keeps at £14 per ton for fine,…

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English News. [From Our Files Per "Hamlet."] the Wool Trade. (From Bell's Messenger, July 5.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 November 1847 · page 1

The arrivals of foreign and colonial wool into London since Monday last have been about 2000 packages. There is rather more doing in the best qualities of English wool, at full…

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Sydney News. Settlers' Price Current. Wholesale Prices of Colonial Farm and Dairy Produce in the Sydney Markets During the Present Week

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1847 · page 2

WHEAT.—No deviation has taken place during the week; sales are very limited, and prices remain firm. FLOUR remains at £14 per ton for fine, and…

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Sydney News. Settlers' Price Current. Wholesale Prices of Colonial Farm and Dairy Produce in the Sydney Markets During the Present Week

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1847 · page 2

WHEAT.—No deviation has taken place in this market; colonial samples are scarce, and holders of Van Diemen's Land are firm at 6s. per bushel…

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English News. [From Our Files Per "Johnstone."] the Wool Trade, &c. (From the Leeds Mercury, July 17.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 November 1847 · page 4

LONDON WOOL TRADE, THURSDAY.—The imports of wool into London during the week ending to-day have been 6956 bales, of which 3182 were from Sydney, 1999 from South…

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Sydney News. Settlers' Price Current. Wholesale Prices of Colonial Farm and Dairy Produce in the Sydney Markets During the Present Week

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1847 · page 2

WHEAT is realising the same prices as last week, and sales continue very limited. FLOUR, at the mills, still is quoted at £14 per ton for fine, and £12 seconds…

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