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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1899

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Farmers and Federation. Contemplated Subdivision of a Large Wheat Estate

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 26

We understand from a private source that the owner of one of the largest and beat known freehold estates contemplates, at an early date subdividing a block of several…

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Sheep Test Prize. Weights of the Fleeces

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 12

The shearing in connection with the ninth and tenth Wagga sheep test prizes of £10 each, and first Ganmain test prize, in connection with the annul show of tho Murrumbidgee Pastoral and…

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Annual Sale of Stud Sheep. Revival of Interest in Merinoes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 13

In pastoralist circles this is termed "merino year," for after being somewhat under a cloud for a time the original breed of Australian sheep is reluming somewhat to its old place…

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The Beet Crop

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 29

Mr. C. Van de Velde, of Maffra, expresses great satisfaction at the attitude of the farmers in respect to this year's beet crop. They all seem very much…

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Grogan Farmers' Union

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 29

The Grogan and Narraburra Farmers' Union has carried the following resolution:—"That the secretary write, through the member for the district, to the…

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The Dairying Industry

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 12

The following report from the Department of Mines and Agriculture will be perused with the deepest interest by everyone connected with the dairying industry. The…

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Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office, Deniliquin, Friday Evening, September 8, 1899

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 2

THE week has again been a dry one, and the temperature has materially increased since last report. Generally the sky has been clear, with no indications of a near change to rain, but to-day it is overclouded, and the…

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Farm & Garden. Original Articles

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 2

No. 103. The Pink—The Poly[?] Description—Varieties—Primro[?] of tine varieties—Propagation—[?] Pests—The Cowslip—Compa[?]…

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Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 3

A MEETING of the Council of the above Society was held at the Globe Hotel yesterday morning. There were present-- Messrs G. H. Willis (chair). C. T. Brewer,…

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Farm & Garden. Original Articles

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 1

No. 102. The Carnation (continued)—Flok Bisarres—Plootes—Propagations by leyers—When Rooted —Piping—Method—Planting—Raising the Sood—Ripening…

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For Unruly Cattle

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 12

The illustration shews a plan for keeping a cow or ball from jumping, hooking, or sticking its head through a fence. It is simply a a wire fastened through the horns and to nose…

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The Sheep Classes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 17

The sheep exhibition this year is truly a wonderful one. The judges and the best authorities, other than the judges, declare that it undoubtedly constitutes the best…

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The Wool Trade. Expected Rise. London, September 9

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 13

There is a brisk inquiry for wool, and several largo sales have lately been effected. It is expected that prices will show a considerable advance at the opening of the next…

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Albury and Border Pastoral Agricultural, and Horticultural Society. Annual Exhibition. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 13, 14, AND 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 17

PRESIDENT : Mr. G. Arthur Thompson. VICE-PRESIDENT: Dr. A. Andrews, and Messrs W. Kiddle and W. M'Intosh, TREASURER: Mr. J. W. Roxburgh, COMMITTEE: Messrs. J…

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Farmers and Settlers’ Association

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 3

In connection with the meeting held in Berrigan a few weeks ago, at which a number of resolutions were carried and ordered to be sent to the conference of Farmers and…

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Eleven Dairy Rules

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 12

1. Keep the cows clean and wash the adders before milking. 2. Keep the barn clean, with walls and ceilings whitewashed; have it well lighted…

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Farmers' Class G & Gg

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 17

There is a good display of sheep in this class, and the competition was very close. In many cases tho judging was difficult, owing to the two distinct types, American…

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Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office. Deniliquin, Friday Evening, September 15, 189[?]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 2

ABOUT thirty points of rain fell from [?] during the week, but it was very patchy, and was of little service. The cheering hats proceeded without interruptions except in one of the cases, where minor…

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Farm & Garden. Original Articles

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 1

No. 103. The Auricula—Description—Culture—Varieties—Minute Notice—Colours —Propagation —Slips —Pots — Boxes— Transplanting—Selfs—Compost—Depth…

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Farm & Garden Original Articles

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 1

No. 103. The Pink—The Polyanthus—Description—Varieties—Primroses—Tests of fine varieties—Propagation—Soil—Pests—The Cowslip—Comparison with…

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