The Agriculturist. the Sheep's Foot
The sheep's foot is constructed in quite a different manner from that of the horse, which is known as a soliped, or single-hoofed animal. The space between the…
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Albury and Border Pastoral and Agricultural Society
A special meeting of the committee of this association vas held on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. J. D. Laukester in the chair. The other members present were Messrs. G. Mackay, W…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →The Best Period to Cut Wheat
There is, perhaps, no question in agriculture which is more frequently discussed than the one which relates to the period of harvesting cereal crops. There are, however, certain…
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A large meeting of the [?] Union was held at Berrigan on Saturday night. On the motion of Mr. J. [?] a revolution was carried as follows :— “Whereas last year, owing to the…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Sydney Wool Sales. Sydney, November 22
Messrs, GOLDSBROUGH, MORT, and Co LIMITED report:—We brought forward 3850 bales of wool yesterday, and competition was very vigorous throughout at rates recently established,…
Continued on Trove, page 39 →Age of Dairy Cows
At what age do the dairy cows become unprofitable! In the Journal of the Bath and West of England Society this is answered by [?] Hall. "Age limits to the Profit…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Farm and Garden. Work for the Week
THE KITCHEN GARDEN.—In patting in seeds at this season the soil may be watered beforehand, but by some It la considered better, in the case of delicate seeds, such as the carrot,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Berrigan Farmer’s Union
The ordinary meeting of the above was held at Arundel’s Federal Hotel last Saturday afternoon, the President Mr E. J. Gorman in the chair. There…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farmers and Freetrade
The advocacy of the principle of freetrade by fanners is considered an innovation at least among what are con[?]eded to be a conservative class in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hornless Cattle Again
Horns are not only dangerous to persons, but to property, as horned cattle use the weapons freely on earn other, often to their permanent injury. Especially when crowded…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office Deniliquin, Friday Evening, November 24, 1893
As our a quarter of an inch of rain felt since last report the local now since the beginning of the year is 14 31 inches as compared with 15.50 inches in the corresponding period of last year, the difference being a little over an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Melbourne Wool Markets. (Dalgety and Company Limited). Melbourne, November 22
WOOL,—Our wool catalogue on Monday comprised 4700 bales, several important Victorian and Eiverina chins being included, Some additional buyers were present, and consequently we have to report increased competition and an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Melbourne Wool Sales. the Australasian Mortgage and Agency Company Limited, Melbourne. Tuesday, November 21
[?] feted to-day 3390 bales of wool, and sold 3230. [?] was strong, but irregular, and oddments are [?] al very full values in proportion to [?]. Greasy [?] sold to 11½d; [?] to 9¼d for GM…
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Potash is [?] and manures that are exposed to rains lose this element very quickly. It is not of much use to bed with absorbents, to save the liquids, and then…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Helps for the Dairy Woman
The value of washing soda for cleansing the various dairy utensils cannot be overrated. It is most important to guard against in any vessels used about…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dalgety's Weekly Wool Sale. MELBOURNE, Nov. 27th
At our wool sale today we offered 3100 bales which attracted very keen competition, nearly the whole catalogue being sold at equal to the beat rates of the season. Our…
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Many of car fruit-growers have suffered by the sunburn of their fruit crop. Tons upon tons have been lost from that cause. It was caused by the heat recently. This is…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Farmer Boy
In view of the excellence of the farm as a school for the early training of farmers' sons to become men of keen observation and robust health, is it any wonder that so many…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Keeping Butter
Butter intended for keeping should be packed closely In well glazed earthenware jars, free from cracks, within an inch of the rim; a cloth then put on, and the jar filled…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Kiewa Butter Factory
A meeting of the directors of the Butter Factory Company was held on the 20th ult There was a good muster, only three members of the board being absent. The interest…
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