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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1908

1,333 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 67

The Dairy. Shorthorn Dairy Cows

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 6

In England the milking Shorthorn, pedigreed and otherwise, stands out as the most popular and most widely kept breed. In America, on the…

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Queensland Over-rated. Warning to N.S.W. Farmers

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 4

Mr J. M. Vaskess, one of the Dorrigo pioneers, who recently disposed of his selection on the tableland for a big sum, was one of the farmers of this State attracted to…

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Farm and Field. Draught Horse Points

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 3

[?]itherto knowledge of the draught horse has not been extensive among the rank and file of breeders. Were it [?] one would not find so much breeding…

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The Beekeeper. Beekeeping for Farmers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 2

All farmers ought to keep a few colonies of bees. But the bees must be managed so as to give little trouble. For this I suggest (writes a California…

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Stock Report. Pastoral Times Office

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 2

The following are the stock movements:— 301 ewes, Bockholt’s, Morago, to Perth, W.A.; 15 cattle, Everritt’s, Deniliquin to Newmarket; 4,836 sheep,…

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Farm and Dairy Original Articles [ All Rights Reserved.] Daffodil in pots

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 2

These flowers are especially suited to the wants of amateur .gardeners who have little glass, for they succeed admirably without artificial. heat, and…

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Vagrant and Wool Stealer "Going Ratty and Spitting Blood." "He Hand't Long to Live."

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 2 March 1908 · page 3

Before Mr. C. E. Oslcar, at the Albury Police Court on Saturday a man of unkempt appearance named James Beale, 55 years, was charged, (1) with…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 March 1908 · page 3

At the police court yesterday, before the P.M., William Clarence Pearson was charged with stealing one roan and white bullock, branded HP near rump, value £10, the…

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"Mossdale Stud Farm."

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 March 1908 · page 3

Attention of horse breeders, racing men and others is directed to an advertisement appearing in our advertising columns wherein will…

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An Australian Boy on Sheep

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 4

Sheep are herbivorious animals, though pet lambs, will eat anything from tobacco to Crimean shirts. Most sheep grow wool; it's no…

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Kangaroo Farming

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 3

One of the most singular business undertaking in the world is [?] the capture and rearing of kangaroos. Writing in the "WIde World…

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Burrawong Farmers and Settlers' Association. Meeting of Members

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 2

The members of the above branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association of N.S.W. met at the Yanga Hotel on Saturday evening. when…

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A Cattle King

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 7

Australia's mammoth cattle head is that running on the Victoria River Station, Northern Territory, 320 miles south of Port Darwin. It numbers 60,000…

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Branding of Sheep

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 18

The following letter has been received by the Inspector of Stock at Corowa, Mr. Campbell, with reference to the branding of sheep with the letter "T":—…

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A Record Sale of Fat Sheep

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 4

Maurice M'Grath, of Wagga, reports having sold recently, on account Mr. Lewis Kiddle, of Carabost, 1000 fat merino wethers. Also, on account same owner, a draft of fat…

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The English Wool Market. Bradford January 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 17

Since my last letter was written many things have happened the world over, are of interest in the wool trade, only are the colonial markets…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Brocklesby Branch

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 19

A meeting of the Brocklesby branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, was held on Friday, February 28, when the following members were present:—Messrs. W. Schilg (in…

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The Hereford as a Dairy Cow

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 18

The best illustration of the value of the Hereford as a dairy animal is given in the "Dairy," October 10, 1906. The herd (says "Bruni," in the "Australasian") is…

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Dairy Notes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 16

Cows must bo kept clean. Milk from diseased cows must not be sold. Straining must be done only in the…

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Mossdale Stud Farm

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 22

Attention of horse breeders, racing men and others is directed to an advertisement appearing in our advertising columns wherein Mill be found particulars a very…

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