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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1907

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Alleged Wool Thefts at Howlong

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 November 1907 · page 2

For some time past sheep-owners in the Howlong district have complained of the mysterious disappearance of wool from their sheds…

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Wool Sales Dalgety &. Co. Ltd. Melbourne, Monday. I

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 26 November 1907 · page 4

Dalgety and Co Ltd. to-day offered an attractive catalogue of 4700 bales, including many western Victorian clips. There was a large attendance of buyers, but…

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Alligator Farming for Profit

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 27 November 1907 · page 3

Up till recently the alligator was found in large numbers in the southern states of North America, particularly in Florida, and for years…

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Four Galway Cattle-drivers. Convicted by a Dublin Jury

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 28 November 1907 · page 2

The authorities have succeeded in obtaining the conviction of four men on charges of cattle driving. Some months ago it was found that the lower courts in…

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London Wool Sales. Decline in Prices. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 28 November 1907 · page 2

There was a large attendance and good competition at the sixth series of Wool Sales yesterday. Merinoes showed a decline in values as…

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New Wheat

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 7

The first consignment of this season's wheat was expected at Way's flour mille as Wahgunyah yesterday (Thursday)…

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Corowa Sheep Breeders' Successes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 7

The awards in connection with the 17th annual sheep test at the Murrumhbrigde Pastoral and Agricultural show held in Wagga in…

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The Wheat Fund

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 8

Messrs. Pilkington (Burryjan) and Mungo Wilson (Balldale) have each promised a bag of what in connection with the Band Fund…

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Melbourne Wool Sales

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 5

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited, wool report:—We held our usual weekly sale on Tuesdad when we submitted a catalogue,…

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Wheat Market. Sydney

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 5

Old wheat, N.S.W. sales were made to-day at 4/8½, Sydney, for prompt delivery. For new wheat there are offers of 4/6, Sydney, for early…

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South Australian Wheat Harvest

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 32

According to press reports the outlook in South Australia is very hopeful, Much needed rain came at the critical time, with the result that fields which, under other…

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Sale of New Wheat

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 7

The first sale of new wheat for January delivery has been made to Messrs. A. A. Piggin and Co., by Mr. J. Koland Nixon. The…

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Wool Stealing at Howlong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 21

At the Howlong Police Court on Wednesday, Samuel Charles Gilson was charged with haying on or about 11th November stolen three bags and a butt of wool, containing about…

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17th Wagga Sheep Test Prize, £50

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 19

The following is the result of the above, held under the auspices of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, Wagga. First prize, £30; second prize, £15; third prize…

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Howlong Police Court Stealing Wool

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 4

At the Howlong Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Oslear P.M., Samuel Charles Gibson on remand was charged with stealing wool. Mr…

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English Wool Market. October 18, 1907

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 17

The wool market still remains in the same firm, yet quiet, condition, which has characterised it during the last few weeks, but there is not the same push for…

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London Wool Sales. Opening Rates Maintained. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 2

The wool sales were continued to-day in the presence of a large attendance of buyers. There was improved competition for all classes, and rates showed no further…

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The Dairy. Improving the Dairy Herd

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 5

After having the herd started, it is well to place at its head, if not a purebred dairy bull, at least one whose form and breeding have a predominating…

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Original Correspondence. Farmers' Political Pledge. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 8

Sir,--Judging[?]m the appearance of Mr. C[?], secretory of the F. and S. Association in this district, and speaking at various F…

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Share-farmers' Vote

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 7

Share-farmers who are occupiers are entitled to a vote each, as such, at the shire elections. The Act thus describes those of them who are…

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