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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1886

617 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 31

London Wool Sales. (From, the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1886 · page 6

Sale of 1910 bales, from Sydney and Queensland by Jacomb, Son, and Co., on Wednesday, 3rd February, 1886:- Ex Derwent, from Sydney: Win circle, 1 scorned…

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H. R. Farmers Association Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1886 · page 5

The attendance at the usual weekly sale, hold yesterday, was the largest that has been seen for some time past. Consignments to hand were numerous, and excellent returns were realised for all…

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Hunter River Farmers and Consumers Co-operative Company

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1886 · page 4

The sales of this company during the week were held as under, at the shed, South Maitland, yesterday (Wednesday):- 7171bs. butter, from 1s 4d to 1s 6½d; 208 dozen…

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London Wool Sales. (From the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 4

Sale of 1014 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Henry P. Hughes and Sons:- Ex Scottish Bard and Abergeldie, from Sydney: V over S, New England, 10 combings at 13½d, 10 at…

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Singleton Farmers Association Sale

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 3

A. Coleman reports having sold on Tuesday, 4th May, 1886, as follows:—761 lbs. butter at 12½d to 1s 9d per lb.; 182 dozen eggs at 1s 11d to 2s 3d per dozen; cheese, 4½d per lb.; lard, 7½d; tallow…

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H. R. Farmers Association Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 4

The usual weekly sales at Newcastle on account of the above Association, were held as under. Mr. J. H. Brunker was the salesmen's representative: Tuesday, May 4th.—1 case butter at 1s 4[?] per…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 7

Sydney.—Lucerne Hay: M, 2 bales at 105s; XB, 2 at 45s; L, 2 at 75s; RM, 10 at 105s; SPP, 11 at 105s; DW, 12 at 90s; HC, 18 at 93s; JMD (conjoined), 11 at 9ls; m, 2 at 91s; JC, 12 at 84s; PF,…

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H. B. Farmers' Association Sales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 1

The attendance at the usual weekly Bale, hold on Wednesday, was the largest tbat has been Been for some time past. Consignment!) to hand were numerous, and excellent returns…

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Hunter River Farmers and Consumers co-operative COMPANY

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 1

The sales of this company during the week were held as under, at the shod, South Maitland, on Wednesday :— 7171ba butter, from la 4d to lo Gid : 208…

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Singleton Farmers' Association Sale

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 2

MR A. COLEMAN reports having sold on Tuesday, 4th May, as follows-7Gl'b butter, at 12d to ls to '9d per lb ; 182 doz.eggs, 1s 11d to 2s 31 per d z.; cheese, 4d per In ; lard,…

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The farmer. Horse-training in South America

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 May 1886 · page 2

In various parts of the world there are some curious methods of breaking in horses and rendering them obedient to the will of pan Amongst the several methods employed…

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The Indian Wheat Crop

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1886 · page 7

According to a memorandum on the prospects of the Indian crop, prepared by the Indian Revenue and Agricultural Department, it would seem that the area under wheat in the Punjab is estimated…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1886 · page 7

HAY STOCK REPORT.—May 4.—The weather continues hopelessly dry, and there is nothing to report. The first lot of Kilfera sheep have now reached Booligal, and hopes are entertained the…

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The Wheat Prospects of Victoria. (Australasian, May 8.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1886 · page 4

The total absence of Victorian reports announcing rain, and the receipt of several of an opposite character, may be taken as indicative of a general absence of rain all over the colony. The frosts are…

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Butter Factories

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 May 1886 · page 2

THE question of the success or failure of a butter factory depends almost wholly on the skill and vigilance of the manager. It may be said that a good deal depends…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1886 · page 6

DENILIQUIN STOCK REPORT.—Friday evening, May 7, 1886.—During the week the weather has continued dry and cool; and there is a feeling of uneasiness amongst stockowners at the protracted…

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H. R. Farmers Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1886 · page 8

The usual weekly sales in connection with this Association were conducted yesterday at the sheds and yards adjoining the Elgin-street railway station by Mr. Jas, H. Bruuker, representing the…

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H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co-operative Agency Co

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1886 · page 8

At the sheds of the company, yesterday, the salesman, Mr. H. O'Neill, succeeded in placing the following lines at the prices given below:- 815lbs butter from 1s 2d to 1s 6d per 1b, 261…

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London Wool Sales. (From the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1886 · page 17

Sale of 1074 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Edenborough and Co., on Tuesday, 9th February, 1886: Ex Thermoyple, from Sydney: A Tobin and…

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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 15 May 1886 · page 7

Sydney: Lucerne hay—JP, 15 bales at 110s per ton; CN, 6 at 107s 6d; TC, 12 at 107s 6d; WM, 4 at 92s; RM, 5 at 104s; BL, 4 at 105s; JH conjoined, 8 at 75s; DJ, 10 at 106s; RH, 13 at 101s; RH, 3 at…

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