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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1885

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Windsor Farm Races

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

The following adjustments have been declared by the handicapper, Mr. W. C. Quinton, for the three principal events to be competed for on Saturday next, the 12th December. It will be seen that…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1885 · page 6

HAY WEATHER REPORT.—December 4.—The weather since our last has been very cool, but now there is some appearance of heat. The sky is overcast, and there is a prospect of rain. A few drops…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1885 · page 7

Continuation sale of 4748 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Jacomb, Son, and Co., on Monday, September 14, 1885:- Ex Oronsay, from Sydney: MM, 17 scoured…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1885 · page 4

Sale of 564 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Edenborough and Co.:- Ex Chyebassa and Ballarat, from Sydney: Warbreccan over S&A, 60 scoured fleece at 17d, 89…

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H. R. Farmers Association Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1885 · page 5

The usual weekly sales in connection with the Hunter River Farmers Association were hold at the Church-street shed yesterday. There was a good attendance, and Mr. J. H. Brunkor (for the…

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Hunter River Farmers' Association[?]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1885 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the Hunter River Farmers' Association was held in Mr. Tulip's room, Morpeth, on Friday, the 4th instant. There were present—Mr. Allen, Vice-president, in the chair;…

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H. R. Farmers and Consumers Company

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1885 · page 4

Yesterday, at the shed, Maitland South, Mr. H. O'Neill, salesman of the above company, held the usual weekly sales. There was a large quantity of produce forward, and the following lines were…

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The fanner. Treatment of Sheep

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 December 1885 · page 6

THERE are many reasons why the few growers who still persist should abandon the habit of Washing their sheep before shearing, and we know of not a single argument in its favor…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 1885 · page 14

Sale of 5219 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Jacomb, Son, and Co., on Monday, 28th September, 1885:- Ex Oceanien, from Sydney: Haigh in diamond,…

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Melbourne Wool Market. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 1885 · page 4

Messrs. R. Goldsbrough and Co. report:—Our sale to-day was largely attended, and competition was very spirited and well sustained. Good greasies in light condition, medium grade crossbreds, and…

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Sydney Wool a Produce Market. The A. M. & A, Co.'s weekly report states:—

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 December 1885 · page 4

Wool: We are advised that the November-December series of London sales was brought to a close on Thursday last, the market being reported as…

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H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co-operative Agency Co.'s Weekly Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 1885 · page 7

Sydney.—Hay: TP, 3 bales at 88s; TP 9, HP conjoined 19, HG 16, at 87s; CN, 4 at 86s; P, 12 at 85s; DYR, 24 at 80s; JRS, l8 at 90s; RM, 13 at 883; SL 9, SSL 8, at 87s; RH, 14 at 86s; E, 3…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1885 · page 7

NARRABRI STOCK PASSINGS.—The following passings have been registered since our last list:—1000 mixed sheep, J. H. Doyle's, from Ulumbie to Werris Creek, Pearson in charge. 100 fat cattle, W. Keys,…

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The Wool Market

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1885 · page 8

Messrs. Jacomb, Son, and Co. reported on Nov. 4, 1885:—Since the close of public sales hero on the 5th ultimo but little business has been done in Colonial wool in this market; a few hundred bales have been…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1885 · page 6

Sale of 1024 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Buxton, Ronald and Co., on Tuesday, 29th September, 1885:- Ex Oronsay, from Sydney: AM in diamond, 18…

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Newcastle Sales of Wool. [By Electric Telegraph.] Newcastle, Saturday evening

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1885 · page 7

The Great Northern Wool Dumping and Shipping Company held (through Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe) another sale on Saturday at Newcastle, submitting a catalogue of over 1300 bales to a good…

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Windsor Farm Races. [By Telegraph From Greville's Telegram Co.] Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1885 · page 5

The first meeting of the Windsor Farm Racing Club was held to-day on the course between Windsor and Mulgrave. The attendance was small, and the racing was fair. Mr. W. C. Quinton,…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 December 1885 · page 6

WALGETT STOCK REPORT.—Saturday evening, Dec. 12.—The weather during the past week has been very warm and with several heavy dust storms, with appearance of rain. The following stock…

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Narrow Escape and Brave Rescue. (Pastoral Times, Dec. 12.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 December 1885 · page 6

A remarkable escape from death by drowning occurred last Friday at Mathoura. A little boy aged three years, the son of a resident named Duggan, strayed from his home, and an elder sister…

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London Wool Sales. (From the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 December 1885 · page 4

Sale of 3749 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Charles Balme and Co., on Thursday, October 1, 1885:- Ex Oceanien, from Sydney: LL in diamond,…

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