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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1889

611 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 31

Seed Wheat

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 June 1889 · page 3

The Minister of Mines has decided not to receive any further applications for seed wheat from distressed farmers after Saturday next. 49,800 bushels have already been…

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Singleton Farmers' Association

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 June 1889 · page 2

FOLLOWING are the prices obtained for prodance at the Farmers' Assocciation Sales yerterday, Mr H. York a[?]ctioneer:-Butter 9[?] to 1s 7½ per 1b, eggs 1s s½d to 2s 1d per da…

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"Sworn to no Master, of no Sect am I, "Be just and fear not." The Singleton Argus. Wednesday, June 5th, 1889. The Farmers' Union

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 June 1889 · page 2

THE Singleton Farmers' Union is in a satisfactory condition. This gratifying intelligence is gathered from the reports presented at the annual meeting which…

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Singleton Farmers' Union. Annual Meeting

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 June 1889 · page 4

THE annual meeting of the Singleton Farmers' Union was fixed to take place at the sale sheds on Saturday afternoon. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, there was…

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The Wool Market

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1889 · page 3

There is a steady, healthy market. The sales, which were adjourned on April 17 for the Easter recess, recommenced on April 24 with a full attendance of buyers and animated competition in…

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H. R. Farmers Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1889 · page 5

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

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Sheep Dog Trials

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 June 1889 · page 7

The Northwest Farmer gives an interesting description of some sheep dog trials. It eays: The wonderful skill and intelligence of the collie is a theme of never-failing…

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Singleton Farmers' Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 June 1889 · page 7

Following are the prices obtained for produce at the Farmers' Association Sales on Tuesday, Mr. H. York auctioneer:—Butter, 9d to 1s 7½d per lb: eggs, 1s 8½d to 2s 1d per doz; cheese, 8½d to 8¾d…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 June 1889 · page 6

Sydney.—Hay: A, 14 bales at £5 5s; M, 16 at £6; RM, 12 at £5 10s; N, 2 at £3 10s; CS, 3 at £5 10s; RM, 8 at £5 10s; GB, 12 at £6 5s; FM, 3 at £6; [?]4, 3 at £5; CX, 15 at £5 10s; LS, 12 at…

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The Farm and Garden. Trouble Sated in Hatching

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 June 1889 · page 7

It is so much less trouble, says a correspondent, to have all the sitting hean in one room that I am surprised that any one does otherwise. A room in the barn, wood house,…

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H. B. Farmers Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 June 1889 · page 3

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 H, J…

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Hunter River Farmers Association Newcastle Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 June 1889 · page 4

Sales during the week have been well attended, and satisfactory prices realised for all descriptions of produce, as under:- Tuesday, June 4th, 1889.—1000 lbs. butter at…

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Seed Wheat to Farmers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 June 1889 · page 2

THE distribution of seed wheat amongst distressed farmers closed on Saturday, in accordance with the directions of the Minister for Mines, Mr Sydney Smith…

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Butter without Churning

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 June 1889 · page 4

SEVERAL weeks ago we (Auckland Weekly News, N.Z ) published an account of the accidental discovery made by an American dairywoman, by which cream could be…

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Singleton Farmers' Association

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 June 1889 · page 2

YESTERDAY the following prices were realised at the Farmors' Association sale sheds, Mr it. Youk being the [?]uctioneer:-Butter, 6[?]d to 1s 2 1 per 1b; eggs, 1s 7.1tp1s 8[?]d per dozen;…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1889 · page 5

The following catalogue was disposed of yesterday by the above company:- Butter, 1.655 lbs. from 7d to 1s 6d per lb.; eggs 547 dozen from 1s 5½d to 1s 8¾d per dozen; fowls…

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H. R. Farmers Association Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1889 · page 5

At Maitland yesterday Mr. H. J. Marshall, representing the Association salesmen (Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe),conducted the usual weekly sales. The following catalogue was disposed of:…

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The Wool Market

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1889 · page 4

The tone of this market is still buoyant and strong. The attendance at the auctions now in progress is well maintained, and the bidding extremely keen for nearly all the wools offered…

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H. S. Farmers and Consumers Co-operative Agency Co.'s Weekly Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1889 · page 6

Sydney.—Hay: J. 15 bales at £5 5s; H, 3 at £5; DC, 20 at £5 10s; G, 9 at £5 10s; K, 12 at £6; PH, 12 at 70s; R2, 3 at 80s; P, 3 at 80s; CN, 6 at 80s; DX, 3 at 80s; JH, 4 at 80s; R2…

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Singleton Farmers' Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1889 · page 6

The following prices were realised at the Farmers' Association sale sheds, on Tuesday:— Butter, 6½d to 1s 2d per lb.; eggs, 1s 7d to 1s 8½d per dozen; cheese, 6d to 8½d per lb.; honey, 1s…

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