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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1888

574 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 29

H. R, Farmers and Consumers Co, Operative Company

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 4

On Wednesday the following catalogue was offered by' the Company's salesman at the Shed, Maitland South:— Butter, 1230lbs from 8½d to 1s 2½d per lb; eggs, 1250 dozen…

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Commercial. H.r. Farmers Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 4

On Wednesday the usual weekly sales in connection with the above association were held in the sheds and yards adjoining the Church-street railway station. Mr J. H…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 October 1888 · page 7

DUBBO STOCK REPORT.—The weather during the week has been fine. There have been rain threatenings on several days, but they passed off without any falling. Rain is badly wanted, and the sooner…

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Latest Sydney Wool Market. [By Electric Telegraph.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 October 1888 · page 5

Messrs. Harrison, Jones, and Devlin (Limited) report;—We catalogued 3300 bales of wool, and sold 2200 bales. The competition was very spirited, lately ruling prices being well maintained. Good…

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Melbourne Wool Market. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday evening. [Delivered too late for use.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 October 1888 · page 5

The Australasian Mortgage and Agency Company report:—Had a most successful sale to-day; 1400 bales were offered, and all sold but 40. Prices up to 13d for greasy super lambs Kirndeen clip;…

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Long-woolled Sheep— the Leicesters

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 31 October 1888 · page 4

THE marked decline of the wool-growing industry in the States east of the Mississippi has directed increased attention to the so-called mutton sheep, and…

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Sydney Wool Market

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 31 October 1888 · page 3

Messrs Harrison, Jones, and Devlin (Ltd.) report:—We catalogued 3300 bales of wool, and sold 2200 bales. The competition was very spirited, lately ruling prices being well…

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Melbourne Wool Market

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 31 October 1888 · page 3

The Australasian Mortgage and Agency Company report:—Had a most successful sale to-day; 1400 bales were offered, and all sold but 40. Prices up to 13d for greasy…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 November 1888 · page 2

BREWARRINA STOCK REPORT.—Friday evening Oct.26.—We regret our inability to report a favourable change in the weather. Yesterday (Friday) was ushered in by a dull, cloudy sky, which…

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Sydney Wool Market. [By Electric Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday evening

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 November 1888 · page 5

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. report:—Offered to-day 3000 bales; sold 2700 by auction and privately. Large attendance; spirited competition. Greasy to 10¼d, scoured to 16¾d…

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H. R. Farmers Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 November 1888 · page 5

Yesterday the usual weekly in connection with the above Association were held in the sheds and yards adjoining the Church-street Railway Station. Mr. J. H. Brunker was the auctioneer, and…

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H. R. Farmers Association Newcastle Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1888 · page 4

Sales of the above during the week have resulte as under; a large supply of butter coming forward prices were easier. Eggs are firm, and in deinanc. Other lines selling well, especially poultry…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1888 · page 6

Sydney.—Hay: MH, 2 at 70s per ton; WD, 2 at 70s; 4[?], 5 at 65s; [?]M, 10 at 40s; RA, 10 at 40s; CD, 8 at 40s; PS, 11 at 40s; JR, 5 at 40s; WE, 10 at 65s; JX, 4 at 65s; CC, 6 at 60s; TO, 3…

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H. R. Farmers Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 November 1888 · page 4

On Wednesday the usual weekly meeting in connection with the above Association was held in the sheds and yards adjoining the Church-street Railway Station, Mr. J.H…

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Commercial. H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co Operative Company

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 November 1888 · page 4

The following prices were realised at the sales of the above company at West Maitland on Wednesday:- Butter, 1260 lbs from 5½ to 1s 2d per lb; eggs, 1150 doz from 8½d…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1888 · page 7

INVERELL STOCK PASSINGS.—On Wednesday last 10,000 4-tooth mixed sheep passed through Inverell from Yallaroi, en route to Bald Blair, Dangar Brothers owners, Mr. A. J. Cotton…

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The Wool Market

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1888 · page 6

Messrs. Jacomb, Son, and Co. reported on Sept. 26 that the fourth series of auctions of colonial wool for this year, which began here on the 18th inst., is in progress; looking to the halance of…

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Sydney Wool Market

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 November 1888 · page 3

Messrs Harrison, Jones, and devilin (Ltd) report:- At our wool sales to-day we offered 3600 bales. Competition was very animated and prices firm, especially for good wool…

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Hop Crop

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 November 1888 · page 2

The official estimate of the English hop crop is 280,000 cwts…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1888 · page 8

DENILIQUIN STOCK REPORT—Friday evening, November 2, 1888. The weather remains disagreeably hot and dry. A thunderstorm accompanied by a few light showers of rain passed over during…

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