Hunter River Farmers Association
Yesterday at the sheds and yards, adjoining the Elgin-street railway station, Mr. Jas. H. Brunker conducted the usual weekly sale, and placed the following lines at prices set forth:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hunter Valley · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1886
617 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 31
Original Correspondence. H. R. Farmers Association Meeting at Largs. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury)
SIR,—A letter under the nom de plume "A Farmer" in Saturday's issue requires more than a passing remark, and more explanation than I have time to enter upon. However, it would ill become…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bill Nye on Butter and Butter-Making
BUTTER is the mature fruit of a full blown cow. It is the greatest effort of her life. The cow toils not, neither does she spin; yet I say unto you that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co
The following is the result of Wednesday's sales at the sheds, Maitland South :—94slbs butter from ls4d to la 9Jd, 387 dozen eggs from Is Od to la 11 Jd, 37 pairs fowls from 2s…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hunter River Farmers' Asociation
On Wednesday at the sheds and yards, adjoining the Elgin-street railway station, Mr. Jas. H. Brucker conducted the usual weekly sale, and placed the following lines at prices…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Commercial. Singleton Farmers' Association Sale
Mr. A, Coleman roports having had for sale some more of Air. R. W. Doyle's prime sheep, weighing up to 85lbs. each. Poultry were in good request, but eggs were scarce…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets
DUBBO WEATHER REPORT.—The weather during the week has been fine. We have had two or three severe frosts. On Wednesday morning there was a very heavy frost. Thick ice was on the water…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Poetry. Two Ways of Farming
Old Farmer Fairbanks his thoughts always cast Upon the great farming he did in the past; He'd speak of the wonderful pumpkins he raised; He'd speak of the turnips his neighbors all praised!…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pastoral Rentals
We printed the other day a letter addressed to ourselves from Mr. J. S. Gordon, of Brewan. In the Walgett News of Saturday we find over that gentleman's signature, a courteous criticism of our…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets
FORBES STOCK REPORT.—Friday evening, July 16.—Cold frosty weather has continued during the past week, and although rain seemed imminent in the early part, it has all passed off with only a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co
Mr. H. O'Neill, the salesman of the above, held the usual sale yesterday at the shed, Maitland south, and placed the following lines at the prices quoted:—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co-operative Agency Co. (Limited) Weekly Report
Sydney.—Lucerne Hay; HS, 15 bales at 109s; BR, 3 at 110s; M, 3 at 64s; JAC, 6 at 103s; JA, 8 at 106s; J, 1 at 15s; JRS, 15 at 103s; JR, 15 at 111s; X, 14 at 109s; B, 7 at 70s; BR, 6 at 110s;…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Singleton Farmers' Association. Sale
Mr A. Coleman reports having sold on Tuesday, July 20, as follows:—Butter, 1s to 1s 7d per lb; eggs, 1s 5d to 1s 8d; cheese, 4d to [?] per lb; lard 5d to 7d per lb; bacon,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hunter River Farmers Association
On Wednesday at the sheds and yards, adjoining the Elgin-street railway station, Maitland, Mr Jas. H. Brunker conducted the usual weekly sale, and placed the following lines…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co
Mr H. O'Neill, the saleman of the above, held the usual sale on Wednesday at the shed, Maitland south, and placed the following lines at the prices quoted :-873lbs butter…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets
NARRABRI STOCK PASSINGS.—The following are reported:—200 fat cattle, H. Bailey's, from Miniwaa to Singleton; R. Freeman in charge. 5000 fat wethers, Walsh, Elliott, and Co.'s, from Oreel to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Wool Market
Messrs. Helmuth Schwartze and Co. reported on June 16th:—The third series of London sales of Colonial wool commenced to-day with catalogues comprising:—…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Farmers' Union Demonstration Sports
THE Singleton folk are generally fortunate in their selection of a day for holding any public gathering, or sports. But not so on the occasion of the Farmers' Union…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets
FORBES STOCK REPORT.—Friday evening, July 24: The weather during the week has been mild and cloudy, with frequent appearance of rain but none worth speaking of has fallen. Rain has fallen in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →H. R. Farmers and Consumers Cooperative Co
Yesterday Mr. H. O'Neill, salesman of the above, held the weekly sale at the shed, Maitland South, with the following result:— 852lbs. fresh butter from 9d to 1s 4d; 485lbs…
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