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Farming & the land, 1899

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Farmers' Conference at Orange. Some of the Resolutions

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 2

At the conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association which began at Orange on the 15th inst., the following resolutions were carried:—…

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Preparation and Application of Farmyard Manure

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 13

Mr. W. Hessel Hall, M.A, of Lapstone Apiary, Emu Plains, has been good enough to furnish the following report of his operations : —"My business is of the nature of petite…

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Farm and Garden. Forthcoming Shows

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 12

Junee P. A. and I. Association—September 6, 7. Albury and Border P., A. and H. Society—September 13, 14, 15…

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Stock Report. Pastoral Times Offices, Deniliquin, Friday Evening, August 25, 1899

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 2

The weather has been fine and cold during the week. On Tuesday there was light soaking rain for some hours but only 31 points were registered at Deniliquin and at most of the other rain cancers in the district the…

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Farm & Garden. Original Articles

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 1

101. The Pansy (continued)—The Violet— Description—Species—Usee in Me[?] — Test for Acids—The Sweet Violet—The Neapolitan—Soil—The Curna[?]ion— As a…

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The Hooton Farm Padlock Yearlings

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 August 1899 · page 3

"ECHO," in the Border Post, says:-- Padlock will mark his temporary absence from his Riverins borne by tearing behind him half a dozen of the best…

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The Pastoral Industry

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 39

The recent bountiful rainfall which, fortunately, extended over the length and breadth of the colony, has caused the deepest gratification in pastoral circles. This change is all…

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Albury Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 24

A committee meeting of the above society was held at the Globe Hotel yesterday. Present—Messrs G. A. Thompson (chair), W. Schilg, J. W. Roxburgh, W. M Intosh, J. D Lankester, J…

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Fattening Sheep for Freezing

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 13

Mr. W. E. Abbott, of Wingen, has been endeavoring to persuade the farmers of the Upper H[?]er to embark upon the industry of fattening sheep, as is practiced in the…

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Wheat Market. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 2

Wheat, 2[?]. 10d. to 2[?]. 11d.; chickwheat, 2s. 4d. to 2[?]. 5d…

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Among the Sheepmen. "Wanted a Race of Sheep-breeders."

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 3

THE Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Sir John Madden, has a fine wit, and it seems that the occasion of the animal sheep show in Melbourne is a favourite…

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Jerilderie District Farmers' Union

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the above was held in the Mechanics. Institute on Saturday last. Present—Messrs. M'Arthur (president), Davis, O'CONNOR, Shannon…

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Breach of Promise. Romance of a Farmer's Girl. the Jury Awards £2000 Damages

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 13

An action to assess damages for breach of promise of marriage was heard before Sir Frederick Darley, C.J., and a jury of four in Banco on Thursday morning…

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The Dairy Cow

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 13

Dairymen cannot too strongly impress upon their minds Hoard's directions for picking out a good cow for dairy purposes:—"In examining the outline of a dairy cow the first…

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Attacked by a Cow. a Farmer's Adventure

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 26

Mr. Richard Downing, farmer, of Garlicks, experienced an exciting adventure on Sunday. He was crossing a paddock near the township when a cow set upon him furiously with h[?]…

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Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office. Deniliquin, Friday Evening, September 1, 18[?]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

FINE weather has again ruled during the week and the temperature is gradually increasingly. On Wednesday [?] was very warm, in [?] was oppressively hot, and a change appeared certain, more especially as it was…

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Farm & Garden. Original Articles

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 1

No. 102. The Carnation (continued)—Pink Bizarres—Picotes—Propagation by layers —When Booted — Piping —Method —Planting—Raising the Seed—Ripening…

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Melbourne Stud Sheep Sales. Revival of Interest in Merinoes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 September 1899 · page 2

IN pastoralist circles this is termed "merino year," for after being somewhat [?]nder a cloud for a time the original breed of Australian sheep is returning…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 September 1899 · page 2

A MEETING of the above was held at the School of Arts on Friday afternoon. There were present--Messrs. C. T. Brawer (chair). Graff, Gardner…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday. Wheat Market

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 2

Wheat is selling at 2s 9d to 2s 11d upper bushel…

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