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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1901

861 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 31 of 44

Wool Weighing

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 12

It not infrequently happens that wool growers, large and small, find that calculations as to weight of consignments to brokers differ from the figures supplied by the warehouses. When the…

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Mode of Testing Butter

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 2

WHAT is described as a simple, effective and economical method of ascertaining the contents of milk was (says the Otago Witness) exhibited…

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London Wool Sales

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 5
Also in The Maitland Weekly Mercury

The fifth series of this year's London wool sales opened on Tuesday last. There was full attendance of buyers, and competition was strong from all parts except from…

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Grading Butter. (To the Editor)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 6

SIR,—The resolution passed at the recent Dairy Conference[?] the grading of cream at the factories is very good as far as it goes, but must become…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 5

The September series of monthly auctions commenced at the Wool Exchange on Tuesday, when catalogues of moderate dimensions were submitted…

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Letters to the Editor. the Wool Rates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 2

SIR,—I am amused at the Railway Commissioners' assertion with regard to the Northern wool rutes, and they must not be surprised at my statement to the effect that their uniform rates would be best…

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

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 5

AT the Wool Sales in London yesterday there was a spirited competition for all classes at unchanged prices. The market is firm…

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Free Seeds for Farmers. [HERBERT J. RUMSEY.]

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 5

In the Now South Wales State Parliament the subject of experimental farms was dicussed under a motion for adjournment. Members had various ideas as to the benefits of these farms, also as to the…

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The farm & garden

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 3

it is noticeable that when horses of some of the lighter breeds increase their height fitly they are apt to show a decrease in Stance and middles, and this circumstance…

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Canadian Experimental Farm Work

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 6

The results of Canadian experimental farm work are laid before the farmers of the country by maw of reports and bulletins. These documents are tributed free to anyone in Causda asking for…

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To Farmers

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 4

Butter and Eggs bought in any quantity. E. J. HEAD, Grocer, Singleton…

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Cattle Markets

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 September 1901 · page 2

Singleton buyers were prominent at the Muswellbrook sales an Friday. Twentyfive fat cattle averaged [?] per head. The cattle were off Barramie Estate…

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Mode of testing Butter

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1901 · page 2

What is described as a dimple, effective and economical method of ascertaining the contents of milk was (says the Otago "Witness")…

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Our Singleton Letter. Farming Prospects Gloomy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 September 1901 · page 4

"Farmers are anxiously looking for rain" is the cry from all parts of the district. The wheat is commencing to show signs of distress for want of moisture, and already some farmers consider it safer…

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Local News. Dairy Export

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 September 1901 · page 2

A dairy export is expected to arrive here to-day, with the intention of inspecting the dairy cattle of the district…

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To Farmers

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 September 1901 · page 2

Butter and Eggs bought in any quantity. E. J. HEAD, Grocer, Singleton…

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Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 3

At the wool sales yesterday fine crossbreds and merinos were 5 per cent, above the opening rates. The following prices were realised yesterday for the undermentioned clips:-Opou, 4 3/4d: Braemar, 7[?]d…

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The Northern Wool Rates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 2

THE report of the deputation to the Colonial Treasurer, Minister of Railways, which we take from our Newcastle contemporary, shows that Mr. Waddell has a grip of the question…

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Wool and Produce Reports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 4

The Australasian Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd.; John Bridge and Co., Ltd.; Harrison, Jones, and Devlin, Ltd.; Hill, Clark, and Co.;…

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