H. R. Farmers Association
Yesterday Mr. J. H. Brunker, representing the Association salesmen (Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe), placed the following lots at prices given:— 1131 lbs. butter from 6d to 1s 2½d per lb., 667…
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Farming & the land, 1887
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White Polled Cattle
Acknowledgement is also due to two other correspondents who have taken notice of the remarks made about those. It was an oversight on my part, or I should…
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A sheep shearing competition place yesterday between Wo[?] sheep shearing machine and an [?] hand shearer. The trial was six [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Farmer. The jersey Dairy Test
The Jersey dairy test excited a great deal of interest, the contest being to some extent a new departure in showyard judging. As several of our readers have asked…
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Following are the result of the sales, on account of the above company, held yesterday. Mr. H. O'Neill was the salesman:— Newcastle, Tuesday.—455lbs. grapes from 1½d to…
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Mr A. Henstou disposed of fo?[?]f at the Sale sheds on tuesday last [?] 3½d to Sd per'lb ; eggs, Is 5½d to is doxen shcep, 1d to 2½d per' lb…
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IN an article recently published in the Chamber of Agriculture Journal, London Professor Long makes the following remarks concerning the salting of…
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Mr. BOWMAN, one of the exhibition experts, who was appointed to make an exhaustive report on the wool exhibits in the Indo-Colonial Exhibition, says that…
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THE prosperous farmer, like every other business man, is he who takes advantages of circumstances to got the most he honestly can out of what he has to sell…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association. (From our Muswellbrook correspondent.)
A special meeting of the general committee of the above Association was held at the School of Arts, Muswellbrook, ou Wednesday afternoon. There were present—Edward White, Esq…
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The committee appointed to investigate and report on the working of Mr.F.Y.Wolseley's sheep-shearing machine met at Messrs.R.Goldsbrough and Co.'s wool warehouse yesterday. There were present…
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The loss of succulent food, said Professor "Wallace in a lecture delivered at Newcastle, could be met by adopting the system, which has proved most successful,…
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Mr A. Houston disposed of tho following at the Bale sheds on Tuesday last:—Butter 3d to 10d per 1b ; eggs, 1s 6d to 1s 9d per dozen ; cheese, 3d to 4d per 1b ; peaches,…
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This market is still characterised by a strong and confident tone, and in spite of disturbing influences a very good all-round business is being done, not only in London but in the country, at…
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OUR Deniliquin correspondent writes:— A rather peculiar cash is likely to occupy the attention of the superior courts at. Deniliquin shortly, unless a settlement…
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WALGETT WEATHER REPORT.—Saturday evening, March 19: The weather during the week has been sultry with the appearance of rain. Light rain commenced to fall on Friday evening,…
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Mr. Hobkirk, speaking at a meeting of the West [?] Farmers' Club last week said the lessened imports of beef [?] no effect in raising the price; we…
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The wool market is firmer…
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The usual Newcastle sales, held during the week, on account of this company, resulted as under, Mr. H. O'Neill was the salesman:— Tuesday: 132 bales oaten hay at £3 8s 6d per…
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On Tuesday and yesterday the usual bi-weekly sales were held at Newcastle, when the following lots were disposed of. Mr. J. H. Brunker was the salesman:—…
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