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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1885

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H. R. Farmers Association Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1885 · page 7

The usual weekly sale in connection with the H. R. Farmers Association was conducted at the shed, Church-street, yesterday, by Mr. J. H. Brunker (for Brunker and Wolfe.) There was a good…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1885 · page 5

NARRABRI STOCK PASSINGS.—The following lots have passed through since publication of the last list:—200 mixed cattle, T. B. Wills-Allen's, Kercargo to Gunible, Wilson in charge; 400 store cattle,…

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Melbourne Wool Market

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 November 1885 · page 1

Messrs R. Goldeborough and Co. report:-There was spirited competition at our sale to-day. All right conditioned wools in strong demand for America…

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Melbourne Wool Market. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday evening

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1885 · page 2

The Australian Mortgage and Agency Company report:—We offered to-day 3600 bales, and sold 2800 bales. High conditioned greasy wools sold well, with active competition, but heavier sorts…

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H. R. Farmers and Consumers Cooperative Company's Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1885 · page 2

The Hunter River Farmers and Consumers Co-operative Company (limited) reports its sales for the week as follow:—Sydney—Hay: SPP, 14 bales at 110s per ton; [?]S, 9 at 100s; JRS, 7 at 100s; [?]S,…

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H. R. Farmers Association Sales at Newcastle

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1885 · page 2

Mr. J. H. Brunker (for the salesmen, Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe) conducted the usual sale of produce for the above Association on the wharf at Newcastle yesterday. There was a good attendance,…

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Crop Prospects in Victoria. (Australasian, Nov. 21.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1885 · page 16

The past week has effected no material change in the condition of the crops in the districts least favourably situated. The roports generally are as unfavourable as ever; although cooler weather has…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1885 · page 8

Dunno Stock Report.—The weather during tile past week has been hot. It has been regular summer weather, the glass registering three figures. We have had also signs of rain, but they…

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Short Crop of Wheat in the United States

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1885 · page 3

The publication of the pamphlet on the Revival of British Industries has evoked from an American some general observations on the agricultural position. The wheat…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1885 · page 2

WALGETT WEATHER REPORT. — Saturday evening, Nov. 28.—There has been beautiful weather for the past six days. The sky has been cloudy, with cool winds blowing; several showers fell on…

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London Wool Sales. (From the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1885 · page 8

Continuation sale of 4748 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Jacomb, Son, and Co., on Monday, September 14, 1885:- Ex Port Jackson, from Sydney: CWD in…

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Melbourne Wool Market. [By Electric Telegraph.] Wednesday evening

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1885 · page 5

Messrs. R. Goldsbrough and Co. report:—We sold 6159 bales this week; greasy ranging up to 11d, scoured to 18½d, and fleece washed to 14½d per lb.. There was a large attendance, and spirited…

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H. R. Farmers and Consumers Company

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1885 · page 4

Yesterday the usual weekly sales of the H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co-operative Agency Co. were held at the shed, Maitland South, by Mr. H. O'Neill. There was a fair attendance, and all lines…

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M. R. Farmers' Association Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1885 · page 5

Mr. Jas. H. Brunker (representing the Association salesmen, Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe) yesterday conducted the usual weekly sales at the sheds and yards, adjoining the Church street…

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Sydney Wool & Produce Market

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 December 1885 · page 2

The A. M. & A. Co's weekly report states:- Wool.—Our London advices report that as the present series the tone of the…

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Latest Melbourne Wool Market. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday evening

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1885 · page 4

The Australian Mortgage and Agency Company reports:—We offered to-day 2030, sold 202O bales; competition active, and prices maintained at former rates. Greasy sold to 11d. RA small…

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Hunter River Farmers and Consumers Co. Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1885 · page 3

Following are the results of the weely sales held by the above company:- Sydney.—Hay: MH, 10 bales 92s; HP (conjoined), 2 at 94s; AI, 3 at 94s; JH (conjoined), 6 at 87s;…

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H. R. Farmers Association Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1885 · page 8

Yesterday Mr. James H. Brunker (for Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe) conducted the Newcastle sales of the above Association, and had a busy time of it. The following lines were disposed of at highly…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1885 · page 7

FORBES STOCK REPORT.—Since our last the rain reported continued for a while, and up to Saturday morning 20 more points were recorded, making a total of 1.12 points, a most sasisfactory addition to…

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Proposed Wool Trade with China and India. (From, the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1885 · page 2

A preliminary meeting of persons interested in woolgrowing was held at the Chamber of Commerce on Friday afternoon, the Hon. G. H. Cox in the chair. The meeting was called to establish a society to…

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