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Farming & the land, 1901

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Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 2

[?]weather has been sultry and disagreeable for [?]st day or two, and a heavy shower on Tuesday led in 25 points of rain being registered locally, matters are quiet. The movements for the…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles. Guinea Fowls for the Table

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 2

ONE cannot understand why more guinea fows are not raised They are excellent table fowls possessing a tree gamy flavour…

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Developing the Dairy Calf

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 2

The calf destined for the dairy should never be fed a ration which will make it put on fat. If the flesh-growing habit is acquired by the young growing animal…

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Hay Pastoral Association

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 25 February 1901 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the above association was held at Messrs Wilkinson and Lavender's office on Friday afternoon. There were present:…

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Meeting of Sheep Directors

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 25 February 1901 · page 4

A meeting of the above Board was held at Messrs Wilkinson and Lavender's office on Friday morning, at eleven o'clock. There were present—…

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Farmers and Settlers Association. to the Editor of the [?]

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 3

SIR.—I must crave space to thank the "Records" for its leader last issue under the above heading. "The farmer's and Settlers Association has…

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Lenten Pastoral

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 March 1901 · page 28

In his lenten pastoral to the followers of the R C. Church, Cardinal Moran thus addresses the pastors on their duty to their congregations respecting the teaching of the church :—" To…

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The Smallest Breed of Cattle

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 March 1901 · page 13

Celebes has the distinction of being the home of the smallest living representative of the wild cattle of this, or, indeed, of the wild cattle of any period of the earth's history…

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New South Wales Wheat

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 March 1901 · page 28

Mr. Fegan (Minister for Agriculture) has cabled to the Agent-General in London asking him to reserve space for New South Wales exhibits at the Flour and Wheat Bikers'…

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Farm and Garden. Work for the Week

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 March 1901 · page 12

ORCHARD.—The peach rust is liable to make its appearance at this season on all weakly trees, or those growing in light, dry soils. A mild spraying with Bordeaux mixture will…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles. Southdown Sheep

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 1

NO breed of sheep stands so high with mutton-eaters as the Southdown. In quality of meat they stand in the front rank…

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The Matchbox Trick. (To The Editor of the Pastoral Times.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 2

SIR,— Following is the text of a letter, which I have addressed to the editor of your contemporary, the “Riverine Journal.” I would be glad if you would also find space for it:—…

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Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office. Deniliquin, Friday Evening, March 1, 1901

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 2

WARM and disagreeable weather has ruled this week, and a cool change with rain would be welcome. Although the thermometer has gone over the c[?]tury only ones or twice the beat has teen most…

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Albury Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 15

A meeting of committee was held on Wednesday afternoon. Mr G. A. Thompson occupied the chair, and the other members present were— Messrs J. D. Lankester, J. R Whitehead…

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The Wheat Traffic

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 29

The wheat traffic is coming forward at such a rate as to overtax the capacity of the rolling stock and the ability of the consignees to dispense of it promptly. The wharfage…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 4

At the wool sales on Wednesday competition was again very brisk for all descriptions and all market was firm. The best features of the previous sale-days were reproduced, medium to good…

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Australian Wheat in London

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 29

Mr. J. J. Miller, manager of the Farmers' and Settlers' Co-operative Association, has received word from London that the first of their new season's wheat has arrived per s.s…

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Albury Pastoral and Agricultural Society. Smoke Social

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 37

The smoke social in connection with the Pastoral and Agricultural Society took place on Wednesday evening at the Globe Hotel. The long verandah bad been specially decorated for…

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Albury Farmers' Market

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 4

P. W. TRUE, Exchange Auction Rooms, Kiewas street, reports sales on Saturday, March 2, a follows:—Eggs 8½d doz, honey 3d lb, cheese 5d to 6½d lb, bacon 4½d to 6½ lb, potatoes 5s 6d…

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A New Idea in Farm Gates

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 12

Gates which can be opened from the waggon are always in demand. Almost convenient one is shown in the illustration. It has no hinges and does not swing open, but…

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