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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1872

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Wool and Stock Report. Standard Office, Hay, Tuesday evening, Jan 2

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 3 January 1872 · page 3

SURFACE water is fast drying up in this locality, and already reports begin to come in of losses in sheep through thirst On Avondale six thousand sheep perished last week on…

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Open Column. To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 January 1872 · page 3

SIR,—There are a few clauses in the new Land Bill which, I think, you will agree with me, want altering. Namely, the one giving squatters the right to…

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MESSRS. R. Goldsbrough and Co. S Monthly Wool Report. Melbourne, January 1

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 January 1872 · page 2

The season continues in full operation, and a large and satisfactory business is being transacted, owners generally being glad to take advantage of the prices which are ruling. At the auction sales…

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Open Column. to the Local Patrons of Our Public School. Per favour of the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 January 1872 · page 2

The miserable way in which the works are being carried out by the contracting parties suggest the advisability of a competent examination prior to the contractor being relieved of his…

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Sir Daniel Cooper and the London Wool Brokers. (To the Editor of the European Mail.) Oct. 30, 1871

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 January 1872 · page 4

Sir,— I find by a letter, dated 23rd inst., Messrs. Jacomb, Son, and Co. take upon themselves again to instruct the flockmasters of the Australian colonies as to a more correct…

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Wool and Stock Report. Standard Office, Hay, Tuesday evening, Jan 9

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 10 January 1872 · page 2

THE continued high range of the thermometer through the excessive heat during the last fortnight is likely to seriously affect stock on many of the back country stations. All surface…

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Commercial. the Wheat Market

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 13 January 1872 · page 2

At we predicted immediately the boats ceased to run wheat would fall to 3s per bushel—which is the price now ruling in Albury. As a rule the farmers are not disposed to sell at this figure—but prefer…

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Wool and Stock Report. Standard Office, Hay, Wednesday, January 17

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 17 January 1872 · page 2

THERE is very little stock moving at present. Mr Fairbairn, the local sheep inspector, has returned from an extensive tour over the Lachlan back blocks; he informs us that both…

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To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 January 1872 · page 2

SIR,—In the report of the Wentworth Races your correspondent says the horse Maniac, entered by Mr. Charters for the District Plate, and owned by me, was under a fictitious name…

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To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 January 1872 · page 2

Sir,—Now that the good people of Echuca are forming a prospecting association for the discovery of gold in the neighbourhood of Echuca, permit me to make a few remarks upon that…

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Open Column. To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 January 1872 · page 2

SIR,—In reference to a paragraph in your last issue, it is the practice of the Church of England to pray for the Parliament during its session, i.e., from its opening to its proroguation,…

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Open Column. To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 January 1872 · page 3

DEAR SIR,—I am utterly indifferent as to what opinion either of the three members of the Deniliquin Town Council, who brought forward my name at their meeting (reported in your issue of the 13th…

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Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office, Deniliquin Friday Evening january 26, 1872

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 January 1872 · page 2

HEAVY and welcome rains fell at Wentworth, and they appear to have extended along the Darling; heavy thunder showers have fallen in other parts of Riverina so severe was one of the storms at…

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Wool and Stock Report. Standard Office, Hay, Wednesday, January 31

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 31 January 1872 · page 2

THE weather is exceedingly sultry, with an ever-recurring appearance of thunderstorms, which have hitherto passed off with but slight results. Our Booligal Correspondent says:…

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Wool Growing and Wool Selling. To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 February 1872 · page 2

Sir,—Although not being concerned directly or indirectly with wool growing or wool growers, as a resident in these colonies for many years, I have watched with interest this vast…

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Open Column. London Wool Sales. To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 February 1872 · page 2

Sir,—Last mail brought the enclosed letter treating upon above subject, which yon may consider worthy of insertion in your paper. It is from a gentleman, lately a resident in…

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To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 February 1872 · page 3

DEAR SIR,—Please allow me to correct an error in your issue of 27th inst., in which you speak of a “public meeting” in reference to the affairs of the Church of England. The meeting…

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To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 February 1872 · page 3

Sir,—From the tenor of Mr. Cramsie’s letter to you relative to the horse Maniac, it may be inferred that the declarations made before the P.M. at Balranald as to the origin of the horse,…

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To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 February 1872 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of the 13th January, in a paragraph about the Urana Bench, there is a misstatement made, which (in justice to Mr. Bayliss, P.M. of Wagga Wagga) I write to…

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Wool and Stock Report. Standard Office, Hay, Wednesday, February 7

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 7 February 1872 · page 2

OUR river has been rising during the week, showing that a large amount of rain must have fallen on the country drained by the Murrumbidgee. No fat stock crossed at Hay during the past week. The returns…

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