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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1886

617 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 31

Hunter River Farmers Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 1

The usual weekly sales in conjunction with the Hunter River Farmers Association were held on Wednesday at the shed, Church-street by Mr. J. H. Brunker. for the salesmen…

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Singleton Farmers' Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 July 1886 · page 2

Mr. A. Coleman report having sold [?] Tuesday, 29th June, as follows:- [?] 1s 4d to 1s 7d per 1b; eggs, 1s 3d to [?] per doz. Fruit : Lemons, 1d to 2d [?]…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 July 1886 · page 6

DUBBO WHATHER REPORT.—Thursday, July 1. We have had during the past week nice days, but very frosty mornings. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, there were severe frosts. On…

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Farmers' Union Demnonstration

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 July 1886 · page 2

THE members of the Singleton Farmers Union have decided to hold a day's sports and a concert and gift distribution on the 24th July Mr. [?] Pinchin has been…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1886 · page 2

WALGETT WEATHER REPORT.—Saturday evening, July 3.—The weather during the week has been very warm, with cool nights. The grass and herbage is now looking well, and the stock seems…

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Pastoral Rentals. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1886 · page 4

SIR,—It is evident from the appraisements already made on various leases by the local Land Boards, and the minute lately issued by the Minister of Lands, that appraisements on all pastoral…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1886 · page 4

Yesterday at the shed of the above, Maitland South, Mr. H. O'Neill succeeded in placing the undermentioned lines:— 626lbs butter from 1s 5d to 1s 9½d per lb; 340…

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H. R. Farmers Association

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

At the sheds and yards adjoining the Elgin-street Railway Station, Mr. James H. Brunker conducted operations, and disposed of a lengthy catalogue at the prices quoted:—…

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Hunter River Farmers Association. Tenth Half-yearly Meeting

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1886 · page 6

The tenth half-yearly general meeting of members of the Hunter River Farmers Association was held at Largs, the birthplace, shall we say, of the institution, on Monday evening, and was marked by a…

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The Wool Market

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1886 · page 14

Messrs. Jacomb, Son, and Co. reported on May 26.—The demand for colonial wool in this market, chiefly for France, still continues; 13,500 bales, mostly of old stock, have been…

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H. R. Farmers Association Sales at Newcastle

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1886 · page 4

The usual bi-weekly sales held in connection with the above association, were conducted by Mr. J. H. Brunker. There was a large attendance of buyers, and all produce realized satisfactory prices…

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Original Correspondence. H. R. Farmers Association Meeting at Largs. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1886 · page 12

SIR,—It is some time since we experienced such a stir in our village, and the display of enthusiasm at the meeting on Tuesday night will not soon be obliterated from our memory. Remarks…

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Singleton Farmers' Association Sale

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 July 1886 · page 2

Mr A. Coleman reports having received and sold some very prime sheep this week. Mr J. Butler brought 6, one weighing 129Ibs, the lot averaged 68lbs ; they were bred and…

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H. R. Farmers' and Consumers' Cooperative Agency Company

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 July 1886 · page 1

On Wednesday at the shed of the above Maitland South, Mr. H. O'Neill succeeded in placing the undermentioned lines :— 626 lbs butter from 1b 5d to la 9½d per lb ;…

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H. R. Farmers Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 July 1886 · page 1

On Wednesday, at the sheds and yards adjoining the Elgin-street Railway Station, Mr, James H. Brunker conducted operations, and disposed of a lengthly catalogue at the…

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The Great Northern Wool Scouring Mills

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 July 1886 · page 3

A few weeks ago we mentioned briefly that a company of enterprising gentlemen had established a wool scouring mills a short distance from East Ma[?]. The site is about three miles from that…

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Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association. (From our Muswellbrook correspondent.) General Committee Meeting

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 July 1886 · page 3

On Tuesday last a meeting of the committee of the above Association was held in the forenoon. There were in attendance: The President, Messrs. E. and A. Bowman, C. E. Doyle, J. H. Cox, and D…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1886 · page 7

WAGGA WAGGA WEATHER REPORT.—July 9.— At and in the district of Wagga the weather became milder and unsettled in the early part of this week, and rain fell to the extent of half an…

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The Wool Sales. London, July 12

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1886 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day 12,800 bales were offered The market is firm and active…

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The Stud Sheep Sales in Sydney. [By Telegraph From a Correspondent.] Sydney, Wednesday evening

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1886 · page 5

Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe's annual sale af Tasmanian sheep was largely attended. They cleared full catalogue at good prices. Best stud rams brought from 100 guineas to 235 guineas; selected equal to…

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