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Hunter Valley · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1908

1,362 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 69

Sale of Farms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 2

Messrs. J. N. Brunker and Son report having sold on account of Mr. P. O'Brien, his farm at Aberglaaslyn, containing 20 acres for £1050, Mr. H. Johnston, purchaser on account of the late…

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Important Sales of Cattle and Sheep

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 March 1908 · page 2

By Messrs. Weaver and Perry (in "conjunction with Messrs. J. A. Simpson & Co), on Tuesday next (31st), at Kaiorn, near Scone, on account Mr. A. J. Burcher,…

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Sydney Wool Market

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 March 1908 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Co., report under data 24th March:—An appreciably lower market had to bo faced at yesterday's sales, as was only to have…

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Cattle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 6

Durhams: Bull, 3 years and over, A. C. Picton 1, Geo. Wills 2. Bull, 1 year and under 2 years, A. C. Picton. Bull calf, under 12 months, A. c. Picton 1, Geo, Willis…

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Care of Dairy Cattle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 12

Well-bred dairy caws are, as a rule, of a more or less nervous temperament, and, therefore, they are very susceptible to any rough treatment and are easily upset when…

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Coloring in Butter

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 3

An interesting and valuable study and comparison of aniline and anatto butter colors has recently been completed by the Winconsin Agricultural…

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Sydney Wool Market

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 3

Messrs. Schute, Bell, and Co. report:—An appreciably lower market had to be faced at Monday's sales, as was only to have been expected in view of the weak tone in evidence at the current London…

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The Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 5

At tho wool sales there was better competition all round, but prices were unchanged…

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Sliding Farm Gate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 3

A farm gate so constructed that a child can operate it is represented in the accompanying sketch. The gate may be made and desired…

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The Dairy. Cows and Consumption

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 3

It has been publicly and authoritatively stated by Professor MacFadyean that as many as 30 per cent of cattle in English cow houses are diseased. Dr…

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A Proved Dairying Centre

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 4
Also in Singleton Argus

There are various spots in Australia which have come by the law of external connection to be always associated with some particular attraction or industry. For instance…

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Farm Produce

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 6

Cob maize, large variety, G. B. Bowden: Hogan's variety E. Bowden 1, G. B. Bowden 2: golden drop. G. B. Bowden white or bread maize, E. Bowden…

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Dairy Notes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 12

The dairy farmer can better afford to give £15 for a good cow than £5 for a bad one, but it is difficult to make some people see the point…

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The Farm Horse

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 12

Mr. S.. J. Taylor, in addressing the members of the Virginia branch of the South Australian Farmers' Bureau the other day, said, as reported in the official journal…

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Farm and Field. News and Notes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 12

The State Premier, Mr. Wade, has received a cable message from Mr. J. B. Suttor, New South Wales Commercial Agent in the East, stating that the Australian horses…

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Dairy Produce

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 6

Hand made butter G. B. Bowden 1 and [?] butter made with aid separator, Frede[?] Vollmer 1 and 2, J. F. Munday 3; butter suitable for export Singleton Central Co[?]…

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Drought in the Riverina. Farmers Becoming Concerned

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 1

While the northern portion of New South Wales is undergoing the experiences of floods, and the usual aftermath of such—slush, damage, and…

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The Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 March 1908 · page 3

At the wool sales there was fair competitio, and values were unchanged. The following prices were realised for the clips mentioned:—Lismore. 6[?]d; Gwavas, [?]' Tineburra,…

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The Wool Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 5

At the wool sales competition for crossbreds was keener, and prices were firmer. Merinos were selling well at late rates…

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