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New England · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1894

289 stories in New England's papers · page 15 of 15

Bomney Marsh Sheep

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 19 December 1894 · page 3

From Mondays Herald we take the following— By the [?] Wakatipn, to arrire here on Monday. morning. Goldeborough. Mort, and Co., Limited,…

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History of Butter

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1894 · page 2

MENTION is several times made of the word butter in the English translation of the Old Testament, but most scholars understand the Hebrew word for butter to refer…

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Feeding Roots to Sheep

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1894 · page 4

The first year we tried feeding roots to sheep we had very good success. Not having a large quantity of roots we fed sparingly until lambing time. After this the ewes…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1894 · page 2

THE Sydney Wool-selling Brokers Association report that during the past week the strong demand previously noted has continued in operation, the desire of buyers to fill a number of their orders before…

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Farm and Garden Training the Grape

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1894 · page 4

Prof. Henry says of grape-pruning:' 4 Keep the vine so limited that the cultivator can be run between the rows. Prune in the fall or very early spring. Aim to grow at least…

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Duck Farming

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1894 · page 4

The equipment of an english duck farm is very simple, says Dr. Frean. One or two low wooden sheds, each with a ran in front, are sufficient. The classifications of the duck…

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Wheat Yield of 1894

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 December 1894 · page 4

IF the figures give elsewhere respecting the wheat yield of 1894 for New England, for which we are indebted to the Government Statistician…

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Sydney Wool Sales. New England on Top

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 December 1894 · page 2

The Sydney Woolselling Brokers' Association report that wool sales were held on Monday, at the Wool Exchange, Maoquarie-Place, when the quantity…

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The Duty on Wheat

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 29 December 1894 · page 8

Mr.E. Pulsford writes as follows in the Sydney Morning Herald:— question of when the duty should be taken off wheat is one of importance…

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