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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1876

271 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 1 of 14

Pastoral News; Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1876 · page 8

NARRABRI STOCK REPORT.—December 29, 1875. The drought continues, and matters pastoral are getting fast from bad to worse. With grass and no water, and water where there is no grass, stock and…

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Commercial Intelligence. Sydney Markets. Mr. J. Bridge's Wool, Produce, Stock and Station Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1876 · page 8

Wool and Skins.—No sales held this week, but immense quantities were received for next week's sales. Leather.—No business done. Harness very scarce…

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Pastoral News: Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1876 · page 5

WILCANNIA STOCK RKPORT.—The weather during the last week has boon exceedingly worm and dry, thore is every indication of a ropotition of 1868 and 1869, yet we trust that the rain they have been…

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Pastoral News; Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1876 · page 3

DUBBO STOCK REPORT.—Since our last, the weather has been hot, dusty, and uncomfortable. The couutry around here looks remarkably dry, and each day shows the absolute necessity for rain. Sheep…

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Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association. (From a correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1876 · page 4

The usual monthly committee meeting was held in the School of Arts, Musclebrook, on Wednesday, the 5th Jan. Present:—The President (Mr. J. H. Keys), and Messrs. J. F…

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Pastoral News: Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1876 · page 3

CROSSING AND COX'S MUDGEE & GULGONG STOCK REPORT.—Fat Cattle: The market continues dull, supplies having been in excess of requirements, together with the trade being considerable holders, and…

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Mr. J. Bridge's Wool, Produce, Stock and Station Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1876 · page 5

Under the head of stations and store stock there is but one thing to report—great dulness owing to continued want of rain. Fat Cattle are plentiful, and the quality worse;…

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Pastoral News; Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1876 · page 8

BOURKE STOCK REPORT.—The summer solstice over, and no rain of any consequence, light showers having fallen in Bourke during the week and the surrounding neighbourhood, but quite inadequate to…

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Pastoral News; Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1876 · page 7

DUBBO STOCK REPORT.—The weather during the past week has been dry—the want of rain becoming every day more marked. We have had a few thunderstorms, but not of sufficient force to do any good…

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The Weather in South, Australia and the Crops. (Adelaide Observer, Jan. 1.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1876 · page 6

The heavy rains of the past week or two have naturally excited the greatest anxiety throughout the country. Coming as they have done at the most critical time in harvesting operations,…

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The Great Cattle Sale at Colac

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 4

Messrs. B. Gibson and Co., of Melbourne, telegraphed the following information to us on Thursday. We have given it elsewhere, in a fuller form, from the Argus:-…

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Hunter Liver Horse and Cattle Stealing Prevention Society. (From our Singleton Correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 10

The adjourned annual meeting of the members of this society took place at the Royal Hotel,Singleton, on Wednesday. The attendance was small; Mr. George Loder in the chair…

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Sale of Messrs. Robertson Bros'. S[?]orthorn Cattle. (Melbourne Argus, Saturday, January 8.) Colae

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 7

The third annual sale of drafts from the shorthorn and Hereford herds of Messrs. Robertson Brothers has caused greater excitement than any other event of the kind that has…

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Pastoral News: Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1876 · page 3

CROSSING AND COX'S MUDGEE AND GULGONG STOCK REPORT.—Stations: We have numerous enquires for unstocked or lightly stocked fattening country, and could place several such properties with…

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Pastoral News; Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1876 · page 5

DENILIQUIN STOCK REPORT.—At Deniliquin the week commenced with excessive heat, but on Tuesday evening a change took place, sincr when the weather has been remarkably cool and agreeable for…

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John Bridge's Wool and Produce Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1876 · page 5

Wool was offered in great quantities this week, and prices on the whole were a trifle easier, the supply as it were exceeding the demand; but as the bulk of this season's clip is now in, I look for some…

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Pastoral News: Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 January 1876 · page 7

BOURKE STOCK REPORT.—January 8th. Stockowners are quiescent with their stock just now, awaiting a down-fall of rain, which is so anxiously looked for. From all points north and west of…

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Pastoral News; Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1876 · page 9

DENILIQUIN STOCK REPORT.—At Deniliquin the weather during the week has been characterised by excessive heat. On Thursday evening there were strong indications of a change, and the heavy…

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Sydney Markets. John Bridge's Wool and Produce Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1876 · page 3

Station Properties.—Not much doing, for reasons mentioned in former reports, the chief reason being fears of drought; and the same remarks apply to store stock generally. Fat cattle were more…

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Pastoral News: Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 January 1876 · page 7

NARRABRI STOCK REPORT.—January 19, 1876.— Another week has passed and still we are unable to report satisfactorily of pastoral matters, though the weather appearances are somewhat more promising…

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