Draycote's Farm. Chapter I.
The read the traveller followed wound round the top of the hill. He paused at the summit and looked about him long and earnestly…
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Farming & the land, 1911
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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. Farmers' Produce Sales
At the West Maitland produce sales yesterday large supplies of produce were on hand, consisting chiefly of hay, pumpkins and corn. Buyers were in large…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our Sydney Letter. From Wool to Co-operation.—some Stray Thoughts on "All Australia Week."—our Immense Progress.—is Labour Getting Its Share.—not in Wages But in "Stake."—something to Ponder and Something to Weigh. Sydney
The Secretary of the Historical Society of New South Wales has corrected a number of inaccuracies in the portrait "inscriptions" of the Pioneer Club; and also…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wool Season
The arrivals of wool to date to the agencies of Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co., and Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., totalled 25,823 bales, compared with 23,523 bales…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Farm and Produce. Treating Pasture Lands
We are apt to think that arable land is more subject to loss from cropping than pasture lands, and as a consequence of this view much pasture land has been…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Dairy Produce
Business in dairy produce lines was rather quiet, but an improvement can confidently be expected in the course of a week or two…
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The market for farm produce was fairly brisk, and all lines received attention. The wheat market continued quiet, and prices remain at last week's reve[?]rs…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire at Dunkirk. Australian Wool Destroyed. Paris
A fire seriously damaged goods landed at Dunkirk from the Clan Far[?]har, which sailed from Sydney on February 15th…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wool Season
The arrivals of wool to date to the agencies of Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. and Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited, totalled 25,355 bales, compared with 23,635…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Farm and Produce. Weaning Young Pigs
Provided with and taught to eat suitable food some weeks beforehand, pigs are not noticeably checked in their growth by weaning, but those that have been…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Dairy Produce
The turnover in daily produce lines has been fairly good. The market generally is firm. This applies to all lines. The butter market advanced 2s par…
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Business in farm produce was very brisk, all lines receiving good attention. Wheat received attention, and holders advanced their quotations 1½d per bushel…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Farmers' Free List. Preference Secured. Washington
The Democrats in the House of Representatives have secured preference for the consideration of the Farmers' Free List Bill…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shortage of Wheat
Insect pests played havoc with the wheat crop in 1805, and in consequence it was found necessary to restrict the supply of that cereal in the weekly ration…
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Sir Edward Strachey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture, has returned to his place in the House of Commons after a long illness. Sir…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farmers' Produce Sales
At the West Maitland produce sales yesterday, fairly large supplies of produce were on hand. Buyers were in large attendance, and competition was brisk…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Missouri Fruit Crops. Kansas City
Severe frosts have done much damage to the fruit crops in Missouri. Grapes are extensively cultivated in the State of Missouri, and large…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wool Season
The arrivals of wool to date to the agencies Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co., and [?] Dalgety and Co., Ltd., totalled 25,459 bales, compared with 23,900…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Machine for the Farm
A tillage machine, treating the soil in the same manner as can be accomplished with a shovel and hoe, has been devised in Germany. Three strong wheels with…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Farm and Produce. on Horse Training
The colt should become familiar with man while still young. He should be taught subordination at the very start, and not be allowed to become wilful or…
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