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Farming & the land, 1902

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The Farm and Garden. Foul in the Foot

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 3

The above name is given to that trouble of the feet of cattle which is characterised by intense inflammation and lameness; redness of the skin between the digits and of the…

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The farm & garden. Four in the Foot

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 3

The above name is given to that trouble of the feet of cattle which is characterised by intense inflammation and lameness ; redness…

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Farm and Field. Specially Compiled for "Singleton Argus."

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

In a letter to the Press Mr. A. Lans downe, of Goulburn, writes concern ing the above:—"I fed my milking. cows, when running a dairy in…

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A Farmer's Fears Dispelled by Bile Reans. [?] the Complaint

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 1

[?], of Sparke-street. [?], who is a retired farmer, writing [?] of Bile Beans, says:- [?] now 74 years of age, and beyond a…

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Farm Fertilisers

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 4

We would draw attention to the advertisement inserted in this issue of the ANGUS by Messrs. G. Shirley and Co. 81 Pittstreet, Sydney, relative to the fertilisers…

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Special Weather Forecast. For Farmers and Gardeners of New South Wales. From Saturday, 5th April, to Monday, 14th April, 19[?]2. [By Oronzo Pr[?]sa, Agricultural Meteorologist, etc., etc] (All rights reserved)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 5

Between 5th and 8th.—Variable, cloudy, with seattered storms and capricious Showersheavy in places (hail probable) over . the west and…

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Advance in Butter. (By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 3

IT was decided to advance the price of batter to 15d per lb for best qualities…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Societies Union

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 4

The annual conference of delegates from pastoral and agricultural societies in New South Wales was opened on Wednesday in Sydney under the…

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A Good Nob of Cattle

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

A good mob of store cattle, considering the passed into Singleton from the Rouchel on Tuesday morning. The animals, 500 in number, were in very fair…

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Sorghum and Fatalities Among Cattle

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 2

IN a letter to the Prose, Mr A. Landsdowne, of Goulbourn, writes concerning the above:—"I fed my milking cows, when miming a dairy in…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Winchcombe, Carson, and Co., Ltd,report

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 2

We offered a catalogue of 1206 bales of wool at auction on Wednesday, 9th inst., and found the market very strong, the bettor classes of both…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Societies Union

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 12

The annual conference of delegates from pastoral and agricultural societies in New South Wales was opened on April 2 in Sydney, under the presidency of Mr. C. H. Dight, M.L.A. There were…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 3

Messrs. Winchoombe, Carson and Co., report:—We offered a catalogue of 1206 bales of wool at auction on Wednesday, 9th inst., and found the market very strong. Mr. C. J. Spratt, who has been auctioneer for the Muswellbrook Farmers' Association for seven years. has been appointed fat stock salesman for…

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The Bee Farmers' Association

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 13

On April 2 the annual meeting of the above was held in Sydney under the presidency of Mr. Hessell-Hall, M. A. The secretary (Mr. E. Tipper) submitted the first annual report, in which special attention…

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The Farm & Garden. Feeding the Bull

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 7

The bull at the head of the dairy herd should receive a large share of his food in the shape of roughage, especially grass or hay, and not too much of concentrated foods. Of…

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Farm and Field. Specially Compilled for "Singleton Argus."

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 7

THE following note on the weed mentioned is from the pen of Mr Thomas Wall, janr., Model Ferm, Weelomin, Tamworth, to the Editor Agrucultural…

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Special Weather Forecast. For Farmers and Gardeners of New South Wales. From Sunday, 13th April, to sunday, 20th April, 1902. [By Oronzo Presa, Agricultural Meteorologist, etc., etc] (All rights reserved)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 5

Between 13th and 14th—Variable, but fair or fine over the greater part of the State, probably some sporadic thunder showers over the eastern or…

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Sheep

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 4

The exhibits in this section were vary good, and for all-round excellence nearly every pen deserved commendation. In the merinos R. W. and C. E. White scored seven firsts and both champion prizes…

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Sheep Board Meeting. The question of Starving Stock

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 2

ON Saturday afternoon a meeting of the Sheep Board for the Singleton district was held in the Board room, at the offices of the Pasture and Stock…

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Farm and Dairy Produce

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 4

The display of vegetables by Messrs. Ah Wong and Jong Jack was first-class, the cabbages, melons, pumpkins, etc., were really good and creditable to the district. Ah Wong won the prize. Messrs. R…

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