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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1890

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Rust in Wheat. (To the Editor of the Herald.)

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 12 April 1890 · page 5

Sir,—On reading the report in your issue of to-day of the conference of delegates from agricultural associations on the above subject. I notice that Mr…

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Druntf[?]n Farm Poultry Yards

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1890 · page 4

Drumfin Farm, the property of Mr. J. W. Pender, is situated at Oakhampton, a distance of about two and a half miles from West Maitland. It comprises about 28 scores, divided into two parts by a public…

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Victorian Farmers and Freetrade. Freetrade for Sthe Farmers

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 April 1890 · page 2

AT a meeting of the Wodonaga Shire Council on Tuesday, correspondence was read from the Victorian Farmers' Protection Association complaining of the injustice done to…

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The Victorian Farmers and the Tariff. (Argus, April 11.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1890 · page 4

The Dimboola branch of the Victorian Farmers' Protection Association held a meeting on the 3rd inst. at Shire Hall, Dimboola, Mr. W. Meincke, the president, occupying the chair…

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The Rust in Wheat Question. MELBOURNE

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 April 1890 · page 3

The offer of Mr Smith Ellis, of South Yarra. to make public his knowledge of an effectual means for the prevention of rust in wheat, on condition that he should receive a grant…

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Rust in Wheat. Supposed Remedy

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1890 · page 4

THE offer of Mr. Smith Ellis, of South Yarra, to make public his knowledge of an effectual means for the prevention of rust in wheat, on condition…

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Farm and Garden. Rust Disease in Plants. Particularly That in Sugarcane and Wheat. Continued

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1890 · page 1

Nevertheless there is utter apathy or disregard to fulfil natural requirements. The means are at hand, but some quac nostrum as a specific is more acceptable to the general…

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The Farm and Garden. [?] Mato Culture

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1890 · page 8

E. P. Kirby, in a paper read before the Boston Market Gardeners' Association, said that the tomato is one of the few plants that will, pay better on a moderately poor soil…

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Victorian Farmers and Freetrade More About the Agitation. :Mr Young and Mr Rose

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 April 1890 · page 2

MR G. W. J. THORNTON, secretary of the Frootrade and Liberal Association at Goulburn has received a letter from Mr James M'Lean, some time lecturer…

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Loss of Sheep at Walgett

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1890 · page 5

It is estimated that 300,000 sheep have been lost by the flood in the Walgett district…

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Cancer among Cattle

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 April 1890 · page 4

THE Queensland Commissioner of Police has received a communication from Inspector Lloyd, of Maryborough, containing certain information regarding cattle suffering from…

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Rust in Wheat

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 April 1890 · page 4

MR SMITH ELLIS has satisfied the Governments of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia that his scheme for the prevention of rust in wheat is sufficiently feasible…

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The Poet's Corner. the Protectionist Farmer

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 April 1890 · page 4

Now that the farmers are considering the question of protection, the following simple poem published in a K[?] newspaper by an American child of nature may be worth…

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Singleton Farmers' Association

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 April 1890 · page 3

The usual weekly sales in connection with the above were held at the sheds of the Association yesterday, Mr H. York aurtioneer. Following were the prices…

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Pastoral News, Slock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1890 · page 6

INVERELL STOCK PASSINGS.—The Commons Ranger reports the following stock passings:—On Friday, 11th inst., 2500 wethers from Moree to Argyle, Glencoe—Mr. D. F. Robertson, owner, in…

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Farm and Garden. Rust Disease in Plants. Particularly That in Sugarcane and Wheat. Continued

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1890 · page 1

Good marketable sugar cannot be made at any period of the year,—the temperature decreases, so the density of the saccharino juice in the canes decreases. Ordinarily there…

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Fatal Railway Accident near Bathurst. 5 OR 6 Passengers Killed Several Hundered Sheep Killed (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 April 1890 · page 3

THERE has been a terrible railway accident a car Bathurst. The mixed train left there as usual at 5.30 this afternoon, and when near Raglan, which is about four miles from…

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The Farm and Garden. Making a Floor

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1890 · page 8

A writer says:—Several years ago the American Agriculturist gave directions for making a floor to keep animals dry, which I tried with good success, and have never seen…

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Rust in Wheat. Report by Mr. Angus Mackay

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 4

THE Minister for Public Instruction, Mr. J. H. Carruthers, has received from Mr. Angus Mackay, F.C.S., instructor in agriculture, Technical College, the…

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Farm and Garden

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 2

Don't be 'chicken-hearted,' nor too greedy, in weeding out culls. Don't crowd the fowls. Success depends in a great measure, upon this…

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