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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1886

617 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 30 of 31

The Wool Frauds

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 December 1886 · page 3

Despite the efforts of the detectives, Stevenson and Lambert, two of the chief witnesses in the case against Wright Heaton and others, cannot now be found…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1886 · page 7

FORBES STOCK REPORT.—Friday evening, Dec. 4.—During the early part of the week the weather was fine, with warm days and cool nights. A smart shock of earthquake early on Tuesday morning…

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H. R. Farmers' Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1886 · page 4

The usual weekly sales in connection with the above association were held at the sheds and yards adjoining the Church-street Railway Station, yesterday (Wednesday) Mr. J. H. Brunker was the…

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H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co-operative Co

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1886 · page 4

Yesterday (Wednesday) the Company's salesman, Mr. H. O'Neill, held the usual weekly sale and disposed of the following catalogue:— 324 lbs. butter from Gd to 1s [?]½d, 858 dozen eggs…

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The Wool Market

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1886 · page 22

There is no change to report in the condition of this market, which remains quiet, what few sales are passing being made at about the closing rates of last auctions, while stocks are generally well held…

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Sydney Wool Market

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 December 1886 · page 1

Messrs Mort and Co (Limited) report:- We offered 3500 bales wool at auction to-day; largo attendance and brisk competition for the better class greasies, which brought up…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1886 · page 4

Messrs. R. Goldsbrough and Co. report:—We have catalogued 6OOO bales, and sold 4138 this week; at our sale to-day which was largely attended competition was very brisk up to full…

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Hunter River Farmers Association Sales at Newcastle

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1886 · page 4

The usual bi-weekly sales held in connection with the above association were conducted by Mr. J. H. Brunker, when the following lines were disposed of:—…

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Commercial. H. B. Farmers' and Consumers' Cooperative Co

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 December 1886 · page 1

On Wednesday the Company's salesman, Mr. H. O'Neil, held the usual weekly sale and disposed of the following catalogue:- 324lbs butter from 6d to 1s 6½d, 858 dozen…

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H. R. Farmers Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 December 1886 · page 1

The usual weekly sales in connection with the above association were held at the sheds and yards adjoining the Church-street Railway Station, on Wednesday Mr J. N…

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Commercial. Singleton Farmers' Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 December 1886 · page 3

Mr W. Ash (for Mr A. Heuston) disposed of produce on Tuesday last, at the Sale sheds for the following prices:-Butter 5d to 7d per lb; eggs 10d to 1s per dozen; cheese 3d…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 December 1886 · page 7

DUBBO STOCK REPORT.—There has been, since our last, a very heavy fall of rain. It commenced on Saturday, and by nine o'clock on Monday morning 480 points of rain had fallen at Dubbo…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1886 · page 6

FORBES STOCK REPORT.—Friday evening. During the week we have had such a fall of rain as has never been witnessed in this district at this season of the year for many years past. On Saturday it…

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Latest Melbourne Wool Market. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1886 · page 5

Messrs. R. Goldsbrough and Co. report:—We offered 5000 bales and sold 4000 bales for the week. At our sale to-day, which was largely attended, competition was very animated, and good prices…

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H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co-operative Co

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1886 · page 5

Yesterday (Wednesday) the Company's salesman (Mr. H. O'Neill) hold the usual weekly sale, and disposed of the following catalogue:— 798lbs. butter from 8d to 1s 3½d per lb., 532…

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H. R. Farmers Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1886 · page 5

The usual weekly sales in connection with the above Association were held yesterday (Wednesday) in their sheds and yards adjoining the Church-street Railway Station. Mr. J. H. Brunker was the…

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Wool Market

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 21

The wool market continues quiet. From the provinces we learn that there has been a fair inquiry on the part of the spinners, but more with the object of ascertaining present quotations than…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 7

LATE STOCK MOVEMENTS.—Wilcannia, Wednesday: Wonnaminta reports that Messrs. Smith Bros. have just completed taking delivery of 24,000 mixed hoggets on account of of Mr. C. B. Fisher,…

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Melbourne Wool Market

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 1

Messrs. R. Goldsbrough and Co. report :- We offered 5000 bales and sold 4000 sales for the week. At our sale to-day, which was largely attended, competition was very…

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Sydney Wool Market

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 December 1886 · page 1

Messrs Peele, Borrodaile, and Co. report:— White's Havilah wool was offered for sale by auction on Tuesday ; best average offer for fleece wool, 10d ; first pieces, 8¾d…

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