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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1881

409 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 21

Farm Rents in England

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1881 · page 6

A statement respecting reduction of rent in central and southern parts of England has been prepared by Mr. C. D. Sturge, of Birmingham, from facts which, it is stated, have…

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Pastoral: Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1881 · page 2

HAY STOCK REPORT.—Wednesday, July 6th.— Crossings at Hay Bridge during the past three days include—On Saturday, [?]00 store cattle from Mr. J Tyson's Tupra station for his Heyfield station,…

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Hunter River Farmers' Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1881 · page 3

On Saturday evening a special meeting of the members of the Hunter River Farmers' Association, convened by request of several members, was held at the Victoria Hotel,…

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Cattle and Horse Sale

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 July 1881 · page 2

MR. JAMES HUTCUISON reports the sale by section on Saturday, 9th instant, of cattle and horses:- On [?] of Mr. E. S. Fawcett:…

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Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association. (From our own reporter.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1881 · page 5

The annual meeting of the members of this Association was held in the hall of the School of Arts, Muswellbrook, yesterday afternoon. There was a small attendance,…

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Hunter River Farmers' Association. Committee Meeting and Election of Auctioneer

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1881 · page 4

On Monday afternoon last, the 11th inst., the committee of the above Association met shortly after three o'clock in the School of Arts, Largs. The President (J. Mitchell,…

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Sydney Markets. Mort and Co.'s Monthly Wool and Produce Circular

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1881 · page 6

Wool.—This market has been very quiet during the month' owing to the small quantity available. Competition at the auction sales has been keen, and prices realized show an improvement on the values current at the date of our last issue…

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Pastoral: Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1881 · page 2

NARRABRI STOCK REPORT.—July 14, 1881.—During the past week a slight change took place in the weather but was of so short duration that the rain which fell has done but very little if any good. On…

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Sales of Stud Sheep. (From the S. M. Herald.) by Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1881 · page 3

The sale of Messrs. W. Gibson and Sons' consignment of Tasmanian sheep this year, comprising 101 stud and flock rams and 8 stud ewes, was held by Messrs. Brunker and…

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Pastoral: Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 July 1881 · page 2

FORB[?]S STOCK REPORT.—Cold frosty weather has continued during the week, and the absence of rain makes pastoral prospects rather gloomy on account of the general scarcity of feed. To-night there…

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Pastoral: Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1881 · page 5

NARRABRI STOCK REPO[?]T.—July 21, 1881.—No c[?]nge has taken place in the weather during the [?]ast week, the days are beautifully fine with occa$ional frosty nights. The face of the country is…

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London Wool Sales. (From the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1881 · page 8

Sale of 718 bales, from Sydney, by Edenborough and Co., on Tuesday, May 24th, 1881:- Ex Hesperus, from Adelaide, with Sydney wool: FWA Nocoleche, 9 scoured combing hoggets at 21½d,…

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The Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society. (By Telegraph to the Herald.) Deniliquin

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1881 · page 7

The annual show of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society took place to-day. The weather was splendid and the attendance large. About 1500 persons visited the…

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Pastoral: Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1881 · page 7

TENTERFIELD STOCK REPORT.—On Thursday a mob of 1550 store bullocks, from Messrs. Fanning, Griffiths, and Co.'s Wooroowoolgen station, on the Richmond, of the noted D in diamond brand, passed…

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London Wool Sales. (From the S. M. Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1881 · page 2

Sale of 3413 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Jacomb, Son, and Co., on Saturday, May 28, 1881:- Ex Rohilla, Garonne, and Peshawur, from Sydney:…

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Fare of Italian Farm Laborers

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1881 · page 4

According to the report of the statistical department of the government of Italy, the farm laborers in that sunny land fare worse than slaves ever did in this country. The…

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Inoculation of sheep

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 July 1881 · page 4

M. PSSTEUR has made a discovery of great value in connection with the malady called "charbon," a sickness which rages more especially among…

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London Wool Sales. (From the S. M. Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1881 · page 7

Sale of 55 bales, from Sydney, by Buxton, David son, and Lees:- Ex Candida, Mitredale, and Trafalgar, from Sydney. H. Moonbie, 9 grease combing at 11d, 19 at…

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