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New England · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1906

1,242 stories in New England's papers · page 15 of 63

A 1000Lb. Butter Cow

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 3

ALL records for butter production are said to have been beaten by a Guernsey cow, Yeske Sunbeam, belonging to Mr. Fred. W. Reitbrock, of Athens, Wisconsin. U.S.A…

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An African Wild Sheep

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 4

The "Daily News," of Denver, Colo., says : "Perhaps one of the most peculiar animals ever seen in this city is now on exhibition at the Zoo…

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Wool Market. Winchcombe Carson & Co's. Wool Report

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 2

"We had quite an excited sale to-day with an exceptionally good demand for wool. No particular description was left out in the cold and all grades…

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Pastoral & Commercial. [For the latest Stock Sales and Produce Market price, see our telegraphic columns.]

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 4

AT a rabbit drive by a number of the selectors at Come-by Chance 7000 of the pest were caught. It is said that rabbits are there in millions…

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Farmer & Grazier

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 2

An annual lease in the parish Blue Nobby will be sold by auction at the local Lands Office on April 30th. The Lands Commission will resume…

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The Dairyman. Red Polls

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 3

THE Red Polls are said to be more regular and persistent in their milking than most other breeds. The milk is of medium quality and largo quantity. The teats are…

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Farm and Pastoral Notes

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 2

All records for butter production are said to have been beaten by a German cow, Yeske Sunbeam, belonging to Mr. Fred Reitbrock, Athens,…

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Travelling Sheep

Guyra Argus · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 8

We have been asked to draw attention to certain clauses in the Pastures Protection Act, which Mr St. Clair conceives should be more generally…

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Shelter for Sheep and Lambs

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 2

The question of suitable shelter for sheep at the lambing season is one that comes prominently before flockmasters at this period of the year, and it has been shown…

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Tanning Goat and Sheep Pelts

Guyra Argus · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 12

Angora goat skins require especial cars as they are difficult to tan right. The yellow colour is hard to obviate. In the first instance, the hair should be thoroughly…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles. [All Rights Reserved.] Growing Garden Peas

Guyra Argus · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 12

GARDEN peas is a crop which requires a moderately rich soil, although it will grow in almost any kind of soil. Some varieties do very well on even poor soil…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles. [All Rights Reserved.] the Dairy Cow

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 2

DAIRYING daring the winter period it more profitable than daring summer. The price of deity products to almost invariably higher daring the cold months…

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Pastoral & Commercial. [For the latest Stock Sales and Produce Market prices, see our telegraphic columns.]

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 4

STOCK IN TRANSIT.—The time occupied in carrying stock by rail from Wallangarra to Flemington came under the notice of the railway authorities. It was stated that…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Sunnyside Branch

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above-mentioned body was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. J. Bourne presiding. The minutes were confirmed, and…

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The Farmer's Fowl

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 2

Most farmer's consider utility as the important thing to be considered before embarking upon any new enterprise, and inquire, Is there a lair profit in raising…

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Broom[?]all's Australasian Wheat Beady Reckoner

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 4

This book, compiled by Mr. L. F. Broom hall of 18 Bridge Street, Sydney, the Compiler of the Grain Merchants Beady Reckoner conjointly with Mr. G. E. Gregson has been…

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Wool & Produce. Winchcombe, Carson & Co., Ltd. April 4

The Uralla News · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 2

In Sydney there is an anxious inquiry for wool at the best rates established at last week's auctions. Supplies, however, continue on a…

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Uralla Dairying Association

The Uralla News · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 2

At the usual weekly meeting of the above on Tuesday night last there were present: Messrs. Jon. Bogbin, Berman, E. prince, G. Rixon, O. Carter, H. Rixon, Goode, F. Rixon,…

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Farm and Field Farm Yard Manure

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 3

Writing on the value of farmyard manure, Mr. Short, chemist to the Experimental Farms, Canada makes the following remarks in a recent but in a recent…

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Farm and Field. Farm Yard Manure

The Inverell Times · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 3

Writing on the value of farmyard manure, Sir Shortt, chemist to the Experimental Farms, Canada, makes the following remarks in a recent…

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