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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1905

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Sydney Sheep Show. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 June 1905 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the Agricultural Association's grounds to-day, when the sheep show was continued. The judging, which was not completed…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 July 1905 · page 10

In dairy produce lines business was very good during the week. There was a good demand for butter for both local and export requirements, and…

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London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The third series of wool sales opened last evening. Competition was brisk, with prices from par to 10 per cent…

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The Great Pastoral Industry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 July 1905 · page 4

The President of the New South Wales Pastoralists' Union, Mr. W. E. Abbott, of Wyngen, was able, in his annual address to supply information…

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Boric Acid in Butter

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 July 1905 · page 5

Some time ago a shipment of Australian butter was refused an entry into the United States owing to it containing boric acid. The matter was dealt with by the…

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London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 July 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—At the wool sales last evening, prices were firm at opening rates. There was strong competition in all sections…

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London Wool Sales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—At the wool sales last evening, bidding was animated, and there was keen general competition. Prices had an occasional upward…

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Queensland Butter Export. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 5

A meeting of the Queensland butter manufacturers was held in Brisbane to-day. A resolution was carried, accepting the offer of the Peninsular Oriental and Or eat…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 10

There was a satisfactory turnover in dairy produce lines during the week. Butter supplies are shrinking, and the market is therefore firmer in tone. There…

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The Butter Bill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Three members of the House of Commons have given notice of their intention to move the rejection of the Butter Bill. Others…

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Butter Freights

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1905 · page 2

The butter export trade of Queensland has now become so important that the manufacturers find themselves to-day into the position of being able to take time to…

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Canada in Wheat Time

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1905 · page 16

"In Canada As It Is" Mr. Foster Fraser (author of "America at Work" and "The Real Siberla") devotes a chapter to the handling of wheat…

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Ostrich Farming in New Zealand

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1905 · page 3

The ostrich farming industry is now, firmly established in New Zealand. The principal farm is at a place called Pukekohe, a few hours journey from…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1905 · page 10

There was a very satisfactory turnover in dairy produce lines during the week. Butter supplies were short, and as a result higher prices are reported…

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London Wool Sales Close

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 July 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The wool sales closed yesterday, the market being animated and very firm. The number of bales catalogued…

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Warwick Farm Races. the Laird Again

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 July 1905 · page 3

Warwick Farm races were well attended on Saturday, the results being as follow:— Hurdle Race, a handicap sweepstakes of 24s each for starters, with 60 sovs added;…

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A Sydney Letter. Sir Francis Suttor, the Wool Industry and a Critic.—a Few Historical Facts.—mr. Reid Is Not Too Sound on Contemporary History.—the Lord Mayor's Decision in Regard to Hydepark.—the Pure Bread Cry and Something About White Bread.—a Little Note on Cricket.—sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1905 · page 7

Sir Francis Suttor is alleged—the writer hasn’t read the speech—to have the other day remarked that he present year is the centenary of sheep-breeding…

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The Dairying Industry. Parliamentary Inquiry. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 July 1905 · page 5

The Parliamentary Committee inquiry into the dairying industry continued its sittings to-day. Sir William M'Millan, managing director…

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Cotton or Wool?

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1905 · page 11

According to most doctors we never ought to wear cotton next the skin at all. In the perspiring weather or summer it is dangerous. Cotton, they tell us, gives…

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Dairy Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1905 · page 10

Business in dairy produce lines has been rather dull during the week, but agents anticipate a bigger volume of business in orders to be booked on August accounts…

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