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Farming & the land, 1895

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London Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 3

At the wool sales to-day an excellent selection was offered, Competition was brisk, and prices were very firm Amongst the lots sold were:— Merungle, 7½d; S. Thenonga, 8½d; CON, 8¾d;…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 11

The usual number of buyers attended the Sydney wool sales on Monday, when large catalogues were again submitted. The same good demand which prevailed last week was again in evidence, and…

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The Cattle Market in England. London, October 4

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 13

A report which the chief inspector of live stock for the American Government makes has some point in it, and, further, is encouraging. In his opinion, "The Australian live cattle and sheep trade may…

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News by Cable. London Thursday. London Wool Sales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day business was brisk and prices firm…

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The Shipment of Farm Produce to Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 7

At last monthly meeting of the Large Progress Committee, instructions were given the Secretary to arrange with Mr. Clift, to meet a deputation from that body to bring under his notice some…

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Good Farm Horses

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 12

I examined a horse the other day that came as near my ideal of the perfect farm horse as I have ever seen. Broad and strong, gentle and kind of good colour, and a wiling worker,…

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The Farm & Garden. Charcoal for Pigs

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 November 1895 · page 12

In the Minnesota (U.S.A.) Farmers Institute Annual, Theo. Louis describes his method of making charcoal for pigs, which we quote herewith:—Dig a hole in the ground…

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London Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 December 1895 · page 5

At the wool sales yesterday competition was spirited, and prices are very firm. Among the prices realised are the following:—Mile 7ld, Ned's Corner 8½d, Glenroy 9¼d, Moolpa 9¾d, Gorceh, 9½d,…

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The Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 December 1895 · page 5

A good selection was offered at to-day's wool sales. Prices wore unchanged. The competition among Continental buyers was keen. The prices realised for the following clips were: Areoona,…

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A Wool Team

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 December 1895 · page 2

On Monday forenoon Mr Rowlandson, whose property, consisting of conditionally purchased and conditionally leased land, lies beyond Cossilis, passed through…

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The Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 December 1895 · page 3

At the wool sales to-day prices were firm.—Dec. 4; A large catalogue was submitted at the wool sales yesterday. There was a good selection of all classes. The following were among the rates…

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The Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 December 1895 · page 3

At the wool sales to-day competition was animated, but the previous prices were unchanged.—The following were among the rates obtained at yesterday's sales:—Curnamona, 6d; Gunbar…

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London Wool Market

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 December 1895 · page 3

At the London wool sales to-day there was a large attendance of buyers and Competition was keen. The market continued firm; prices unchanged…

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The Responsibility of Cattle Sellers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 December 1895 · page 3

A largely attended meeting of pastoralists, graziers, and stock agents was held at Aaron's Exchange Hotel to-day for the purpose of discussing the question of responsibility of vendors of cattle at…

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Australian Butter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 December 1895 · page 3

The bulk of the Arcadia's shipment of Victorian cutter has been proved to be in a heated condition. The South Australian butter brought by the Arcadia is in good condition…

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The Wool Market

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 December 1895 · page 3

At the London wool sales to-day the attendance, of buyers was largo, competition was keen, and the selection offered was good. Prices all round showed an upward tendency, especially for finest…

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The Wool Market. Firm Competition. [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 December 1895 · page 2

THE wool market continued firm today. Competition was firm and prices were unchanged…

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New South Wales Wool. a Magnificent Specimen. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 December 1895 · page 2

A MAGNIFICENT specimen of N. S. Wales wool grown by Mr M'Caughey, of Coonong, was exhibited to-day. The fleece was from the champion…

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An Experimental Farm

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 December 1895 · page 4

That is a very reasonable request which the Committee of the H. R. Agricultural Association determined on Monday to prefer to the Minister of Agriculture. It accords with…

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Important to Farmers. Reduction of Railway Rates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 December 1895 · page 5

THE Promier on Thursday made an important announcement to a deputation of stock owners and agents who interviewed him. He stated that the Government had for…

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