The Sheep Dogs of the Countries
The sheep dog is pecullar to no particular country. On the continent of Europe, shepherds have their trained dogs even as they have in Australia. They embrace many…
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Wool
Another quiet weak has been experienced, the general conditions of the market remain unchanged. The demand continues good but there is little wool available for private…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Alleged Sheep-stealing
At the Echuca police court on Tuesday a well-known farmer of Wharparilla, named Richard Cantwell, and his son, Timothy Cantwell,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kiewa Valley Butter Factory
A special meeting of directors was held on the 13th inst. On farther consideration of the applications for the position of engineer and fitter at the factory the…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Heavy Mortality Among Cattle
ON Friday night last a mob of 300 tore cattle from Victories, the property of Mr. Wood off Greenhurst, was pieced in the mankind reserve kaons as Alessandra…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Selecting Seed Wheat
The selection of seed wheat causes all growers who recognise the importance of planting the best sample available much anxious thought. The farmer who raises…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →[COPY.] Bomen, 17th, June, 1903. To Mr. Robert Aikins, secretary Co-operative Butter Factory and Produce Co. Ltd., Albury
Dear Sir,—In reply to yours of the 12th inst., it is now rather late for the extensive Bowing of barley, oats, &c., for green crops, as the early sown crops give far the best…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →FARM & GARDEN. [?] the Ox Warble Fly. Best and Most Efficient Way to Get Rid of the Pest Is to Destroy the Maggot
The warble or swelling on the back of cattle is caused by the larva of a fly which attaches its eggs to the hair on the legs, flanks and neck of the animal…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Farm and Garden. Work for the Week
THE KITCHEN GARDEN.—In cold districts and in soil which is well saturated with the recent rains it is better to give the ground a spell, and abstain from the sowing of seeds…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Weaning the Pigs. Expert Experience on a Subject Which Is of Utmost Interest to Every Farmer
I am aware that there is a great difference of opinion in regard 'to age that young pigs should be allowed to remain with their dam. I have no…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Farmers and Settlers' Association
A meeting is the above was held on [?]. Messrs, A McArthur([?]) Wall, Eliott, [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office
The following are the stock movements for the week :— 1,560 wethers from. Victoria, via Tocumwal, to J [?] Jerilderie ; 1,000 mixed sheep from [?] via Tocumwal, to Cornella and [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Open Column. the Late A.N.A ENTERTAINMENT (To the Editor of the Pastoral Times.)
Sir ,—The Committee of the A.N.A. desire to tender their sincere thanks to all who assisted in making their concert a success, and enabling them to show the splendid [?] £15 2s 11d, as per [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farm and Garden Original Article? Irrigation
NOW the recent disastrous drought in various part?, of Australasia has forced many people to [?] sider the necessity of irrigation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pastoral and Agricultural Notes
Great dissatisfaction exists at Wingham with the Government for not buying the A.A. Company's Gloucester estate when it was offered at 10s per…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association
The Committee of the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association met on Thursday. There were present:—Mr. Chas. Hidgcock (in the chair), and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Slaughtering Cattle Without Notice. Of Interest to Publicans
At the police court this morning, before the P.M., Thomas William Malin was charged, on summons, that he did, on the 23rd June, at Jarrett's,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Annual Stock Returns. Heavy Decreases. the Loss in Sheep
The annual report of the Under-Secretary of the Department of Mines and Agriculture, dealing with the Stock and Brands Department for 1902, was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Farm. Requirements of House Plants
Heat and moisture are the principal requirements for the growth of plants When growth is rapid, the demand for moisture will be plainly apparent by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Blown" Cattle
At this season of the year many stock-owners are greatly troubled by "blown" cattle, so that the following hint from Mr. W. Clemsh[?], of Tamworth. may be…
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