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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1889

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H. R. Farmers Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 November 1889 · page 2

The usual weekly sales in connection with the above Association were held on Wednesday, by Messrs Brunker and Wolfe, at their Sheds and yards adjoining the Church-atreet…

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London Wool Sales. (Sydney Mail.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1889 · page 5

Sale of 2929 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, by Buxton, Ronald, and Co., on Friday, 27th September, 1889:- Ex Carthage, from Sydney: TG over B in circle,…

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Latest Sydney Wool Markets. [By Electric Telegraph. Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1889 · page 5

Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. report:—We offered to-day, at our second sale this week, 2600 bales wool, and sold 2536; total sales for the week, 9049 bales. There was a crowded attendance of…

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Commercial Intelligence. H. R. Farmers' Association Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1889 · page 3

Tuesday, Nov. 12th.—Sales during the week were as follows:—11761bs butter, 4d to 8d per lb; 410 dozen eggs, 1s 1d to 1s 2d per dozen; 20 pair fowls, 3s 3d pair; ducks, 4s pair; 6 bags potatoes,…

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Terrific Storm at Dubbo. Serious Effect on the Crops

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 November 1889 · page 4

A TERRIFIC thunderstorm broke over Dubbo on Sunday afternoon, about half-past 5 o'clock, from the south-west. It was accompanied by a strong wind, rain, and hail…

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1889 · page 8

NARRABRI STOCK REPORT.—The weather since our last has been dull and threatening, and as we write still continues so. The following is the rainfall since 9 a.m. on Wednesday:—Narrabri 187…

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London Wool Sales. (Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1889 · page 7

Sale of 1614 bales, from Sydney and Queensland, hy Henry P. Hughes and Sons, on Monday, September 30,1889:- Ex Macquarie, Orient, and Thermopylae, from…

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Sydney Wool Market. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday morning

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1889 · page 5

The New Zealand Mortgage and Agency Company report:—We offered yesterday 3200 bales, and sold by auction and privately 2800; intense competition, principally Continental and Yorkshire…

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H. R. Farmers Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1889 · page 8

Yesterday sales in connection with the above association were held as usual by Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe at their sheds and yards near the Church-street Railway Station. Mr. H. J. Marshall…

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The H. R. Farmers and Consumers Co. Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1889 · page 8

Mr. J. W. Bowes as sahsman for the above company, disposed of the following catalogue at West Maitland yesterday:- Butter, 16781bs from 3½d to 9d per lb., eggs…

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Lord Rosebery and the Scotch Farmer

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1889 · page 3

There is a story told about Lord Rosebery, which the correspondent of a Bradford paper hopes is true. One night last season Lady Rosebery was "at home " in Berkeley-square, and nearly…

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Rust in Wheat

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 4

After a thorough investigation as to the cause of rust in wheat and other grains, the Guelph (Canada) Agricultaral College has arrived at the following conclusions:- 1. Seasons are the chief cause of rust; sudden changes of…

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Stampede of Sheep. Crushed to Death

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 2

ON Monday night last, while a flock of 3000 travelling sheep were camped near Temple Court, near Murrurundi from some cause unknown to the drover and the…

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Sydney Wool Market. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 5

Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co. report:—We offered to-day 4070 bales wool, and report having sold 4360 bales at rates fully supporting previous quotations. There was a very full attendance of…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 5

The Australasian Land and Mortgage Co. report: —We offered to-day 3890 bales, and sold 3275; good competition; prices about same as last; lambs wool a little weaker; crossbreds, very firm, also pieces;…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 7

Sydney.—Hay: 10 in [?], 4 at 47s 6d; X, 3 at 60s; W, 12 at 42s 6d; 4L, 12 at 50s; P, 16 at 45s; JMNo, 1, 15 at 60s; Anchor, 7 at 60s; HJ, 17 at 50s; JMNo 1, 16 at 60s; L, 20 at 55s; JMNo. 1, 4 at 55s; MD, conjoined 23 at 52s 6d; GR, 9 at 50s; TO, 8 at…

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The Farm and Garden. Seasonable Hints

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 4

After the first complete planting of garden crops and when the ground has once been fully occupied the careful gardener will plan for succession crops to occupy each place as it becomes vacant. The ground having been well enriched in the…

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Colonial Wool Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 8

The fourth series of London sales of colonial wool for the current year, which commenced on September 24, were brought to a close on October 15. The total offered has amounted to 233,813…

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Sydney Wool Market. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 5

Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co. report:—We offered at our second sale this week 2132 bales of wool, of which 2053 were sold, making our total sales for the week 6411 bales. Competition was…

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Wool Sales. Vigorous Demand. (By Telegraph) Sydney, Tuesday night

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 November 1889 · page 3

Messrs. Winch[?]be, Carson and Co. report having sold 860 bales at their wool sales to-day. The market was very vigorous, and good prices resulted. Greasy fleece went up…

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