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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1883

348 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 18

Pastoral News, Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1883 · page 5

FORBES STOCK REPORT.—There is no change in the weather to report since last week. Except in paddocks which have been reserved there is very little grass, and prospects for the approaching winter…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1883 · page 7

FORBES STOCK REPORT.—There is no change in the weather to report since last week. Except in paddocks which have been reserved there is very little grass, and prospects for the approachin[?] winter…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1883 · page 5

Sale of 1475 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Edenborough and Co.:- Ex Thermopylæ, from Sydney: A. Tobin and Sons, Wingadee, 43 scoured c[?]mbing [?]ggets at…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1883 · page 7

Sale of 1475 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Edenborough and Co.:- Ex Thermopylæ, from Sydney: A. Tobin and Sons, Wingadee, 43 scoured c[?]mbing hoggets at…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1883 · page 7

NARRABRI STOCK REPORT.—May 1, 1883.—Since our last issue the weather has been beautifully fine, and fears are entertained that we are in for another dry spell. The rainfall of last week, we hear, has…

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Hunter River Farmers' Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1883 · page 7

On Monday evening last the monthly meeting of the committee of the above Association was held, in their usual meeting room, Morpeth. There were present at the time of calling the attendance roll[?] Mr. J. Mitchell, President, in the…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1883 · page 7

NARRABRI WEATHER AND STOCK REPORT.—May 4, 1883.—The weather since our last issue has remained fine, although occassionally threatening change. Winter herbage is springing slightly in…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1883 · page 5

FORBES STOCK REPORT.—Friday evening, May 4.—We h[?]ve no change in the weather to report this week: the country looks dry and unpromising, and fears of a bad winter are general. Still, the days are…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1883 · page 5

Sale of 4115 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Jacomb, Son, and Co.:- Ex Roma [?]nd Chyebass[?], from Sydney: Mt. Abundance, 1 combing at 23d, 43 at 22d. 17 at 19½d, 1…

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Pastoral News, Stock M[?]vements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1883 · page 6

NARRABRI STOCK REPORT.—May 9[?] 1883.— Since our last issue a very welcome change has taken place in pastoral prospects. The th[?]eatening weather of Friday and Saturday last culminated on…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1883 · page 5

Sale of 4115 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Jacomb, Son, and Co.:- Ex Thermopylæ, from Sydney: Goonoo Goonoo over diamond, PRL&MCo. in diamond, 17 grease…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1883 · page 2

NARRABRI STOCK REPORT.—May 11, 1883.—The weather since our last issue has been extremely cold, a high southerly wind having continued throughout. By our telegraphic intelligence it will be seen that…

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Agriculture. the Care of Farm Machinery

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 May 1883 · page 4

THE advantage of keeping form mach[?]fery from unnecceasary exposure to the weathrd [?] congently insisted upon by the Ohio Farmer, which says:…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 7

FORBES STOCK REPORT.— Friday evening, May 11.—On Sunday last a nice fall of rain visited this district, but unfortunately it was not of long duration, and all too soon the sun shone out again…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 7

Sale of 195 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by J.T. Simes and Co.:- Ex Halloween, from Sydney: S&S, Burroway, 59 grease combing at 12d, 8 at 11d, 15 clothing at 11d,…

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Original Correspondence. Farmers and Bad Lucerne Hay. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 6

SIR,—I notice from time to time through your columns the doings of the Farmers' Union in trying to obtain the best possible prices for their products, and would suggest…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 7

NARRABRI STOCK REPORT.—May 15,1883.—The weather since our last issue has remained showery, with, a cold southerly wind blowing most of the time. Winter herbage and grass also are growing…

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London Wool Sales. (From the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 6

Sale of 2209 [?]ales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Buxton, Ro[?]ald, and Co., on Tuesday, March 13, 1883;- Ex Aberd[?]n, from Sydney: PHY over 3, 5 at…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 5

Sale of 950 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Eden borough and Co., on Monday, March 12, 1883:- Ex Aderdeen, from Sydney: Glenlyon over M…

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The Wool Trade and the Capitals. (Melbourne Argus, May 16.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 4

A struggle is undoubtedly taking place between the rival ports of the respective colonies for the premier position in the wool trade. The silent conflict is to be regarded…

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