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Farming & the land, 1896

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Bunkoed by His Bride. Farmer Scudamore Now Knows the Fair Sex Better Than He Did

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 2

James Scudamore, of Pigeon, in the land of Egypt, statesman and agriculturist, was a happy bridegroom for four hours. Now he thinks he is a widower, and has gone back to…

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Farm and Garden Slobbers

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 5

Slobbers is caused by sharp teeth or diseased teeth, by the irritation of the bit and by paralysis of the lips, and sometimes animals that are greedy feeders will slobber…

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Albury and Border Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 20

A committee meeting of the above society was held at Carkeek's Hotel yesterday, Dr. Andrews in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed…

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The Albury Butter Factory and Produce Co. Ltd

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 21

The provisional directors of this company met on Tuesday to receive the report of Mr. Robert K[?]rr upon several sites available for the erection of the new works, and generally…

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Sydney Wool Sales. Wednesday, August 26

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 4

THE SYDNEY WOOL SELLING BROKERS' ASSOCIATION report that wool sales were resumed at the Wool Exchange, Macquarie Place, on Wednesday after an interval of four weeks. The…

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Sheep Judging at the Hay Show. (To the Editor of the Riverine Grazier.)

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 2

SIR,—As one of the exhibitors at the late Hay Show, I am very pleased to read your defence of our Hay judges re Mr McCaughsy's letter, and I think that if Mr McCanghey…

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The Corowa Conference on the Experimental Farm, &c

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 2

THE conference which is to meet in Corowa on Tuesday next will consist of delegates from Albury, Thurgoona, Mulwala, Berrigan, Corowa, and other…

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Agricultural Notes. for Practical Men. (Written for the BERRIGAN Advocate , by J. D. HENNESSEY Author of “Wynnum” An Australian Bush Track”, “The Experiences of a New Chum Farmer”, etc.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 2

On almost every farm in Australia, potatoes are grown. It is usually one of the crops put into new soil, and year in and year out you will find potatoes planted…

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Farmers on the Share System

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 39

Mr Longmore in a recent speech attempted to show that farming on the share system is a very slavish business, in which the farmer gate all the kicks and the landowner all the…

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The Farm and Garden. Work for the Week

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 14

THE KITCHEN GARDEN.—The main crop of onions may now be sown with a certainty of success. In light soils very little preparation is required, but stiff soils should have the…

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The Dairy

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 14

The wholesomeness of milk is of more consequence to public health than adulterations. Milk receivers should use every care in keeping the surroundings of the milk room free from…

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The Export of Cattle

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 29 August 1896 · page 4

Any live cattle that leave Australia for British ports have now to be slaughtered on debarkation. The Home Parliament has passed a bill…

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Stock Report Pastoral Times Office, Deniliquin, Friday Evening, August 28, 1896

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 29 August 1896 · page 2

RAIN has been threatening all the week, but has been kept away by the heavy [?]terly winds which have been [?] On Thursday [?] were [?] ma[?]es of [?] downpour was expected, but…

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Farm and Garden Caterpillars. I.

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 29 August 1896 · page 1

To their sorrow and loss, fruit growers have long been familiar with the ravages occasioned in unpropitious seasons to the apple crop by the caterpillar nuisance. The…

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Sheep Stealing

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 2 September 1896 · page 2

A man named Mills, owner of a homestead lease on the Biree, was yesterday committed for trial at the Walgett sessions for stealing 1100 sheep…

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Melbourne Sheep Sales

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 2 September 1896 · page 2

The competition at Monday's sheep sale was very keen, and some big prices were realised…

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Farm and Garden Tender Feet

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 2 September 1896 · page 5

H. A. B. has a horse which is tender in its feet, the hoofs are dry and don't seem to grow. The horse is very stiff when it first comes out of the stable, but this passes off…

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The Proposed Experimental Farm and Viticultural College. Conference of Delegates. an Unanimous Gathering

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 September 1896 · page 3

A CONFERENCE of delegates interested in the establishment of an Experimental Farm and Viticultural College was held at the Royal Hotel, Corowa, on Tuesday…

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The Berrigan Farmers and Freetrade. (To the Editor Berrigan Advocate.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 4 September 1896 · page 2

SIR,—In your last issue you published a paragraph in which the Premier is reported as having made reference to the fact of wheat being stored at Berrigan for transport to…

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The Farm and Garden. Work for the Week

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 September 1896 · page 14

THE KITCHEN GARDEN.—A good supply of salad plants should be always maintained. Lettuces may be sown where they are to remain lest they should become too dry to…

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