Sheep-dog Competitions
The attendance on Saturday was again large, the special item of interest being the sheep-dog trials. The sagacity displayed by some of the dogs in working was…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Farming & the land, 1897
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Wool Classing
Upon wool classing Mr. R. C. Anderson, at the Sydney Chambers of Commerce Conference, said that "Wool, although Australia commanded the market, was not even yet…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Sydney Sheep Show. Competitions for Sheep for Export
The annual show of the New South Wales Sheepbreedors' Association was opened on Friday. The attendance was scarcely as large as that of last year, but the pastoralists…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →The Sydney Sheep Sales. Good Prices Realised
The annual sheep sales were begun on Monday by Meesrs. Hill, Clark, and Co., who, at their stores, Circular Quay, offered a catalogue of 195 merino rams and ewes…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →The Wool Clip for 1897
Mr. C. Fetherstonhaugh writes to the Herald as under:—"Sir,— In commenting on certain figures the writer of your wool trade article in last Saturday's issue…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →The Water Supply in the Pastoral Districts. Mr. Carroll Moves the Adjournment of the House
The following report, of a discussion in Parliament which took place on Wednesday, 30th June, is taken from Hansard:— Mr. Speaker: I have received an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Goats on Every Farm
Eight years experience with a flock of goats, at times containing 75 animals, leads me to believe that one or two could be profitably kept on every farm. They have paid me. I…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Farm and Garden. Work for the Week
KITCHEN GARDEN.—As the soil remains in good working condition, almost all kinds of work may be proceeded with, and new ground made ready for the reception of seeds or…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin
The usual monthly meeting of the Council of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin war held at the Royal Hotel on Thursday last. Mr Carmichael occupied the chair, and the following…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Forgotten Breed of Sheep
The Ryeland breed of sheep is a very old one, far more generally known in the past the it is now. A century ago its wool was in greater demand…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wool and Stock Reports. Sydney
Messrs Wilkinson and Lavender telegraph as follows :—19,000 sheep penned market was again very good, last Monday's high prices being maintained Cattle.—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Stock Report Pastoral Times Office, Deniliquin, Friday Evening, July 9. 1897
THIRTY seven points of rain were registered at Deniliquin since last report. Of this sight points were registered on Saturday morning last, and 29 points on Wednesday morning. The temperature remains mild…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farm and Garden. Town Gardening
Ferns grown so numerously in town gardens develop their young spring fronds well and strongly. They luxuriate in abundance of moisture whilst so engaged, and will well…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Labour Farm
It has been decided to convert the old Pitt-town settlement into a casual labor farm or colony…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farm and Garden. the Garden
It, pays to have a garden, if you will take case of it; it yon can't or won't, do not attempt it. If you make a garden, it pays to enrich the ground liberally. Nothing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prices for Stud Sheep
A writer in the Dispatch says:—The big sensational prices for stud rams which were given in the boom days are not ruling at the sales now being held in Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →It Pays, with Sheep
To stand right by your flock. To do your own [?]ulling. To cull heavy these times. To settle permanently upon a certain breed…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The Governor at the Sheep Breeders' Banquet
His Excellency the Governor when he attended the banquet of the New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association, refused to propose the toast, "Success to…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Meeting of the Executive
A meeting of the Executive of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association of New South Wales, was held at the Australian Hotel, Wagga, on Friday, there being present…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →The Farm and Garden. Work for the Week
KITCHEN GARDEN.—Sowings of peas and bread beans may be made. If not already done, carrots, parsnips and other roots of which seed is wanted may be planted…
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