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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1893

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London Sales of Colonial Wool

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1893 · page 7

Messrs. Jacomb, Son and Co. report under date of Sept. 6:—" Since the close of our last auctions, on July 21, this market for Colonial wool has been very stagnant indeed, under holiday and other influences;…

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The Wool Sales Trouble

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1893 · page 2

Unfortunately, says the Herald of yesterday, the difference of opinion between the wool-selling brokers and wool-buyers of Melbourne relative to the method of payment has extended to Sydney, and…

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Sydney Wool Sales Daigety and Co. Limited Sydney Report

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 October 1893 · page 2

Owing to the difficulty between selling brokers and wool buyers in Melbourne in regard to the terms of payment for wool the Sydney sales which were fixed for 16th…

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Wheat Rust Experiments

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1893 · page 7

In Mr. Galloway's investigations (Dr. Cobb of the United States says) it was considered desirable to follow only two lines of research—1st, experiments in spraying and treating the soil and seed;…

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Latest Sydney Wool Market. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1893 · page 5

Messrs. J. C. Young and Co. report:—We held our usual weekly sale of wool yesterday, offering a catalogue of 390 bales to a crowded attendance of buyers. Competition for crossbreds, scoureds, and…

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The Farm and Garden. the "Pink-eye" Disease

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1893 · page 7

Mr. James Beston, Veterinary Surgeon, Sydney, writes to the Northern Star:—Seeing that the disease called "pink-eye" has made its appearance among the horses in your district, and knowing…

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H.R. Farmer's Produce Sale

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 October 1893 · page 6

On Wednesday the usual weekly sales were held in the sheds and yards adjoining the Church-street, Railway Station. Mr J[?]. H. Brunker was the salesman, and…

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Farmer's Central Markets

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 October 1893 · page 6

Grainger and Falkiner's report:- There is no improvement tp note in the produce market this week. Maize is quiet and sales at 3s 2d to 3s 2½d; we have placed 76…

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London Colonial Wool Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1893 · page 4

Since the close of the last auctions, on July 21, the market for Colonial wool has been very stagnant indeed, under holiday and other influences: 1,000 bales more than cover the actual business…

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Warwick Farm Rases

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 October 1893 · page 2

Following were the results of the races which took place on Saturday last :— HURDLE RACE.— Brisbune 1, Billy Boy 2, Kissing Cup and Placid dead heat for third…

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New South Wales Wool at Chicago

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1893 · page 7

Dr. Renwick, Executive Commissioner at the Chicago Commission, has written to the Minister of Mines stating that the New South Wales agricultural and wool exhibits…

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Melbourne Wool Market. [By Telegraph From the Press Telegraphic Association.] Melbourne

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1893 · page 5

The Australian Mortgage and Agency Co. reports:—We offered to-day 1350, sold 1270 bales; competition brisk, but a little irregular. Low wool quite firm, better sorts a shade easier; greasy…

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Hunter River Farmers Produce Sales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1893 · page 5

Yesterday the usual weekly sales were held in the sheds and yards adjoining the Church-street Railway Station. Mr. Jas. H. Brunker was the salesman, and disposed of the following catologue:…

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Farmers' Central Markets

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 October 1893 · page 3

Grainger and Falkmer's report :-During The past week the supplies of most lines of produce have been equal to requirements. There is very little alteration to note in…

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Wet Sheep. Important Shearing Case

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1893 · page 2

A GREAT deal of interest has been manifested locally in the case between Mr. Busby, owner of Cassils Station, Cassilis, and a shearer,…

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The Wool Dispute. Proposals Submitted to a Conference. Hopes of Speedy Settlement

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1893 · page 2

THIS unfortunate dispute between the buyers and sellers of wool, which has for some times been agitating the minds not only of those immediately…

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Scone Co-Operative Dairy Company

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1893 · page 2

A MEETING of the shareholders in the above, convened in accordance with the provisions of tho Company's Act, was held in the Council Chambers on…

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Mishap to a Wool Train. a Draw-bolt Breaks

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 November 1893 · page 3

AT about 10 o'clock yesterday morning a railway accident, by which some considerable damage was done to rolling stock, happened about 200 yards on…

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London Sales of Colonial Wool

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 November 1893 · page 7

The fourth series of sales of colonial wool opened in London on September 19. The total available quantity is considerably less than is customary of late years in September-October, being about…

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The Butter Factory. the First Month's Results

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 November 1893 · page 2

We are informed by the Hon. Secretary of the Co-Operative Dairy Co. (Mr Simpson) that the quantity milk received at the factory for the…

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