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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1903

276 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 14

Sale of Cattle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 July 1903 · page 6

There was a large attendance of graziors and dairymen at Campbell's Hill saleyards yesterday, when Mr. O. K. Young, in conjunction with Mr. E. W. Sparke offered…

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The Shortage in Sheep

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 August 1903 · page 7

From all accounts the Premier's scheme for pushing the sale of frozen meat in Breat Britain has been launched at a very Inopportune time, for, according to the…

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The Wool Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 August 1903 · page 2

The arrivals of wool to the agencies of Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Company, and Messrs. Dalgety and Company, since the commencement of the season have…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 August 1903 · page 2

In this department good business was done, with a firm booking of orders for the now current month's accounts, Fresh butter is still scarce, and the…

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Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 August 1903 · page 2

Very few changes took place in the produce market during the week. In the flour market a firmer feeling was experienced. and miller are expecting an advance…

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Maitland District New Butter Factory

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 August 1903 · page 6

Mr. P. A. Scarr, late of Inverell, has been appointed manager of the Raymond Terrace Dairy and Produce Company, Limited. This company, as previously…

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The Wool Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 2

The wool shipping trade has not been particularly brisk. During the week 41 bales arrived to the agencies of Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Company, and Messrs…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 2

Trade in this department was only moderately brisk, many of the larger buyers operating from "hand to mouth," anticipating lower prices…

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Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 2

In this department there were no special features. The recent rains in the country have improved the prospects for the future, and everything is assured for a…

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The Wool Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 3

There has been a little more activity apparent in the wool trade during he week. The week's arrivals to the agencies of Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. and…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 3

In dairy produce operations were quiet. Stored butter was in heavy supply, and hard to quit. Frensh-made butter is showing signs of increasing, and it is…

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Imported Cattle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1903 · page 6

Mr. S. Reynolds of Deninauld, has imported from England two splendid pedigree bulls which should be an acquisition to the district. One is a Hereford…

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The Wool Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 3

The week now ending has seen an increased activity in the arrivals of wool, Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Company, and Messrs. Dalgety and Company have…

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Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 3

In this department there was very little speculation, most of the orders being on September accounts, Pollard stood out as practically the sole exception, the price…

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The Dairy Industry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 August 1903 · page 4

The conditions and regulations of the Diary Industry Bill which the Minister for Agriculture proposes to make law have caused considerable…

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The Wool Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 3

The wool season, so far as Newcastle is concerned, has not been particularly brisk, To the agencies of Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co., and Messrs, Dalgety and Co. the…

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Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 3

In farm produce business during the week was brisk, all lines being well sought after. Flour showed an upward tendency, and…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 3

In this section the week was marked by a wholesome demand, all lines being well inquired for, and the bookings brisk…

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The Wool Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1903 · page 7

There has been a little more activity noticeable in regard to the arrivals of wool. To the agencies of Messrs. Gibbs. Bright, and Company and Messrs. Dalgety…

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The Small Farmer's Creed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1903 · page 12

The small farmer's creed is given as follows:— We believe in small farms and thorough cultivation; we believe that the soil lives…

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