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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1897

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London Wool Sales. London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 2

At the wool sales, the opening rates were firmly maintained, the demand for crossbreds being very strong…

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Victorian Pasteurised Butter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 May 1897 · page 3

Some samples of butter that have undergone the Pasteurising process at Kyneton, Victoria, have arrived. The butter is in good condition, but is not superior to ordinary butter. Its chief faults…

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The Wool Market

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 May 1897 · page 3

In the wool market a poor selection was forward Price were more irregular, but the tone of the market is still firm…

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Choking of Cattle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 1

CHOKING, or the impaction of food in the gullet, is an accident of very common occurrence in the bovine family. Turnips, mangolds, and potatoes, are…

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Injuring the Butter Trade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 2

COMING close upon the remarks of Mr. Twopeny respecting the chook offered in London to the trade in Australian frozen meat by reason of the export of inferior qualities,…

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London Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 3

The following rates have been realised for fleece of the respective clips:—Fernlea, 5¼d; Grogan, 7¼d; Noorindoo, 18¼; Corella, 12¼d…

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Dairy Expert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 4

Owing to the serious complaints from England in regard to the condition of New South Wales butter, the Minister for Agriculture has arranged…

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Seed Wheat

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 2

In their advertisement to-day Messrs J. Moore and Co., Ltd. make an attractive oiler of free samples of No. 1 Duluth spring wheat which they give for experimental…

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Canadian Red Wheat

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 6

Recent importations of American and Canadian wheats have led to some discussion as to the wisdom of cultivating at least one of the varieties lately introduced. Experience has shown that the…

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London Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 5

The price obtained for me Hum wools are fully equal to the closing rates of the March series. The following rates have realised for place of the respective clips:—Delatite, 6?d; Burrabogie, 7¼d;…

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A Circus Farm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 3

The "glorious climate of California" is being put to a new and interesting use. A man has purchased 500 acres in Merced County, and intends to and to it 500 more, not for the…

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Co-operative Dairying

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 2

During short stay in Singleton Mr O'Callaghan, the Government Dairy pert, was interviewed by some of these who have of late taken an interest in the…

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Visit of the Dairy Expert

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 2

In consequence of representations made to the Government, the newly appointed Dairy expert, Mr O'Callaghan, paid a flying visit yesterday to Singleton to spy out the…

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Pig and Poultry Farmers Complaining. [By Tleegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 2

A deputation of pig and poultry farmers, introduced by Mr Varney Partes, M.P., waited on the Colonial Secrotary to-day, and pointed out that…

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The Wool Market

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 5

There is a strong market for wool, which is, well competed for in all sections at prices equal to the highest series…

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The Dairying Industry

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 2

BY cable the information comes to hand that the English agent is "disgusted with the manner in which Sydney butter had come to hand," and…

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London Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 May 1897 · page 5

The following rates have been realised for fleece of the respective clips:—Riversdale (New Zealand) 8d; Mungyer, 8d; Eroutanbang, 8 1/8d; Yullundry, 7 53/8d; Iris Downs, 7 3/8; Taupo (New Zealand), 7 7/8d…

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The Wool Market

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 May 1897 · page 5

In wool there is a better selection and keen competition. Prices are daily advancing…

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Allegations Against N.s. Wales Butter

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 May 1897 · page 4

THE Minister for Mines and Agriculture (Mr S. Smith) states tint he has received reports from England showing a very undesirable state of…

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The Butter Export of New South Wales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 May 1897 · page 6

Last week we commented upon the reports prejudicial to New South Wales butter which had been made to the Minister of Agriculture. The publication of those reports was considered by the…

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