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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1890

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Singleton Farmers' Association

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 June 1890 · page 2

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

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Singleton Farmers' Association. Annual Meeting. Site You New Markets Chosen

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 June 1890 · page 2

THE Annual Meeting of members of the Singleton Farmers' Association was held at the sale-sheds on Saturday last.The chair was occupied by Mr John Hays,Vice…

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The Farmers' Markets. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 June 1890 · page 3

SIR,-Perhaps no meeting ever held in Singleton had more interest centred in it than had the annual meeting of the Singleton Farmers' Association held on…

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Singleton Farmers' Association

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 June 1890 · page 4

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

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Singleton Farmers' Association. Annual Meeting. Site for New Markets Chosen

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 June 1890 · page 4

THE ANNUAL Meeting of members of the Singleton Farmers' Association was hold at the sale-sheds on Saturday last. The chair was occupied by Mr John Hayes,…

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The Farmers' Markets. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 June 1890 · page 5

SIR-Perhaps no meeting ever held in Singleton had more interest centred in it the annual meeting of the Singleton Farmers' Association held on…

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Division of Pastoral Holdings in Eastern Division

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1890 · page 4

Below are given the dates of the division of pastoral holdings. The leaseholds will become open for selection in five years from the date given in each case:—…

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Namoi Pastoral and Agricultural Show. Show and Races Postponed. (By Telegraph) Narrabri

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 June 1890 · page 2

IN consequence of the extremely wet weather that has prevailed here lately, the committee of the Namoi Agricultural Society have, after a long discussion and consideration,…

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Utilizing Dairy Waste

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1890 · page 2

In the room on the top floor of 35 William street, A. Wahin lately exhibited a dairy product which merits attention. It is the invention of Professor W. Rehustrom, Dairy…

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Farm and Garden

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1890 · page 2

Do not try to repair a rail fence by piling rails on top. In this work go to the bottom of things. When the law requires a man to restrain…

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The English Wool Market

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 June 1890 · page 7

The auctions have made good progress since our last. The attendance is still good, but there is no quotable change in the values. The series will close to-morrow (May 10), having extended just over a…

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Singleton Farmers' Association

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 June 1890 · page 2

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

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Pastoral News, Stock Movements, and Markets

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1890 · page 8

DENILIQUIN STOCK REPORT.—Friday evening, June 13, 1890: The weather continues wet, showery, and disagreeable. Nearly three-quarters of an inch has fallen this week, making a total of over two and…

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Canada and the Store Cattle Trade with England

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1890 · page 7

An experiment, fraught with much interest to importers and feeders, is (says the Home News) now being made in several districts of the United Kingdom. Store cattle sent over from Canada are…

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H. R. Farmers Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1890 · page 4

Yesterday, at the sheds and yards adjoining the Church-street railway station, Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe disposed of the following catalogue:— Butter, 1549lbs. at 7d to 1s 4¼d per lb; eggs,…

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Worms in Sheep

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 3

THE following circular has been issued by the Chief Inspector of stock to the various inspector of stock in the colony:—"It would seem from…

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Gresford Markets. Farmers Association Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 6

The usual fortnightly sales were held on Tuesday, the 10th of June, F. G. Brooker, auctioneer. There were a large supply of produce forward; very little competition, which made business very…

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Hunter River Farmers Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 7

A committee meeting of the above society was held at the Morpeth School of Arts on Friday afternoon last. Mr. E. Bowden occupied the chair, and the following members were in attendance—Messrs…

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Farmers and Fertilizing

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 4

Farmers who read agricultural papers see a great deal relative to the analysis of soils, made to determine the component elements and to discover what principles are wanting in order to fertility…

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Farm and Garden. How to Set a Hen

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 4

It may seem to be an easy matter to many to do this seemingly simple piece of work, but it is indeed a thing that requires forethought, experience and great care. To set a hen so as to secure the…

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