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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1887

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Wool, Sheepskins, Hides. &C. Melbourne

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 July 1887 · page 4

Messrs. R. GOLDSBROUGH and Co. (Limited) report:—Sheepskins.—Good demand at late rates. We quote .'—Butchers' green pelts up to 3s. 3d. each (extra good crossbreds up to 4., merinos…

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The Wool Sales. London, June 30

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 July 1887 · page 18

At the wool sales, to-day, 12,100 bales were offered, making a total of 229,200 balet during the series. There is a hardening tendency in the market…

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Mildura Irrigation Farms

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 July 1887 · page 14

The Chaffey Brothers have to far progressed with the work of dealing the land which they have taken up at Mildura, on the River Murray, that they expect to have an area ready…

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Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 July 1887 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Committee of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at the Royal Hotel yesterday. The President (Mr Thomas Brown) occupied the chair, and the following…

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Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office Deniliquin, July 8,1887

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 July 1887 · page 2

RAIN again fell from Saturday last until Wednesday inclusive and the total now from the beginning of the year is 11.76 points as a[?]sint 4[?] inches to the same Mate last year. At Wanganella 2.28 [?]nea fell in Jane making 8.27 inches from…

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Open Column. the Beautiful Mud (To the Editor of the .Pastoral Times.}

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 July 1887 · page 3

[?],—As many visitors to your city may have [?] some difficulty in amusing themselves daring [?]wet weather, I take the liberty of making a [?] On the side of Cressy-street nearest…

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Pastoral

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 July 1887 · page 2

In regard to the query in our last, as to what sort, of fence to put up in the Western Division, and if an H. L. has to put up all the fence between him and the squatter, we have since ascertained on the best…

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Farmer. Warm Water for Cattle

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 July 1887 · page 4

One of the latest subjects brought under the notice of the farmers of Great Britain is that of warming the water given to the cattle in order to increase the flow of…

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Pastoral Matters On The Darling

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 July 1887 · page 4

For the first time within the memory of white men or aboriginal, the Paroo ran into the Darling on Saturday, June 18th. This occured at a point…

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PASTORAL. Balranald. Riverina Recorder Office, Tuesday Evening

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 July 1887 · page 2

The weather for the past week has been very changeable. On Saturday and Sunday it was showery, while yesterday and to-day a pleasant change of sunshine has greeted…

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Pastoral

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 July 1887 · page 3

It will be seen elsewhere that an agent of the Australasian Shearers' Union can be seen at the Criterion Hotel. The Association has made a fool of itself and the shearers and settlers by not establishing a branch…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Intelligence

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 July 1887 · page 2

THE week again opened with wet weather and showers fell at intervals from Friday Light until late on Saturday, 27 points being registered in all. The Murray…

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The Annual Stud Sheep Sales in Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 July 1887 · page 26

The thirteenth annual sale of stud sheep commenced on the 5th instant at Mori’s wool stores on the Circular Quay. As some idea the interest shown in this annual fair, and…

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The Hay Pastoral Show. [By Electric Telegraph.] Hay

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 July 1887 · page 17

There are large entries for the pastoral show, which opens to-morrow, 404 in all, being 100 more than last year. The sheep, cattle, and horses are very good, especially the…

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The Wool Sales. London, July 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 July 1887 · page 18

At the wool sales to-day 10,900 bales were offered, making a total of 301,700 bales during the series. The tone of the market continues firm…

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The Wool Sales. London, July 12

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 July 1887 · page 21

At the wool auctions to-day 7600 bales were offered, making a total of 332,900 bales during the series. The tone of the market is still firm…

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Minutes of Evidence Taken Before the Select Committee on the Albury Cattle Saleyards Bill. Tuesday, 17Th May, 1887

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 July 1887 · page 9

Present :— Mr. Day Mr. S. Smith Mr. Hayes Mr. Burdekln Mr. Barbour Mr. Lyne…

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Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office. Deniliquin, Friday Evening, July 15, 1887

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 July 1887 · page 2

During the weak the weather has been beautifully [?] To-day however the sky is overcast, and a [?] drops of rain have fallen, and more is threatening. The genial warmth of the past few days has given a [?]…

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London Wool Sales. From the Australian Mortgage Land and Finance Company, Melbourne)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 July 1887 · page 2

Messrs Helmuth, Sehwartz[?] and Company telegraph us under date, London. 14th July —“The sales closed fairly animated without forthe changes prices are on a par [?] average of last [?]. 16000 bales have…

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Pastoral

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 July 1887 · page 3

The Australian Mortgage and Agency Company Limited, Melbourne, July 13:—SHEEPSKINS: the market during the week has been fairly well stocked, and prices have fluctuated to a great extent. We…

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