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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1900

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London Wool Sales

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 March 1900 · page 2

At the London wool sales, just opened, there was a poor selection, but a large attendance, and better competition than in January. Continental buyers operated…

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Interest to Farmers. Sydney Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 March 1900 · page 3

The entries at the forthcoming show of the Royal Agricultural Society in the horse and cattle sections close definitely on the 14th, those for dogs, poultry etc., on the…

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March Wool Sales

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 5

The wool sale opened with brisk competition, but prices declined five to ten per cent. as compared with closing rates in January. Continental buyers operated freely for merino…

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London Wool Sales. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 5

A cable slates that the London wool safes opened with an all-round decline of 10 per cent.; the attendance was large, buyers operating briskly…

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Pastoral and Commercial. Western Herald Office, Friday Evening, March 9. the Weather

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 March 1900 · page 2

During the past three days the weather has been simply perfect: bright warm days followed by cool nights have prevailed; but, unfortunately, all indications of rains have again entirely…

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Farm and Gardfen. Original Articles

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1900 · page 4

No. 127. Packing Fruit—Uniform Package —Wooden Cases — Market Values— Sterilised Milk and Cream—Tins—Uses —Butter-Making — Separating — Starter…

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Handling Wheat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1900 · page 4

A CONFERENCE of farmers' delegates convened by the Tatura Agricultural Society, is to be held in the Melbourne Town Hall on March 14. The chief purpose of this…

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Pastoral and Commercial. Western Herald Office, Tuesday Evening, March 13. the Weather

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1900 · page 2

The weather is still close and muggy, and were the same indications in any other district, many inches of rain would fall. But this district seems to be cursed with drought. Heavy clouds are hovering [?]…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association of N.s.w. a Branch Formed at Beni

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1900 · page 3

ON Saturday evening a meeting was held in the Hall at Beni with the object of forming [?] of the Farmers and Settlers' Association of New South Wales. There was…

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Interest to Farmers. Up-to-Date Wheat-Growing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 March 1900 · page 3

The up-to-date wheat farmer recognises the value of early seeding, and makes considerable use of artificial fertilisers. He also drills his seed instead of sowing it…

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The Sydney Wool Sales

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 March 1900 · page 4

On the resumption of the wool sales for the March series on Monday, the market was found to have again fallen from 5 to 7 1/2 per cent. since the last local auction held a month ago. The reduced rates were…

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The Wool Sales

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 March 1900 · page 5

Yesterday's wool sales were quiet, and faulty descriptions especially so. Greasy reached 10¾d, scoured 25½d…

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Pastoral and Commercial. Western Herald Office, Friday Evening, March 16. the Weather

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 March 1900 · page 2

Since our last [?] thunder clouds have continually threatened rate, and a light shower fell last evening. To-day the weather has been very hot, with a clear sky…

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London Wool Sales. [By cable.] LONDON, March 16

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 March 1900 · page 2

A later cable states that at the London wool sales prices are firm, and visibly hardcuing. The American representatives are purchasing crossbreds freely. AN announcement is made in our…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association of N.s.w

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1900 · page 5

The following are the subjects for consideration and will form the basis of the business paper for the delegates' discussion at the Farmers and Settlers'…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1900 · page 3

No. 128. Smut In Grain—Barley—Cats— Jensen's Hot Water Method—Sleeping— Two Vessels — Baskets—Sockets—How Steeped—Green Vegetables—Molasses as…

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Pastoral and Commercial. Western Herald [?] [?] the Weather

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1900 · page 2

The w[?] the past few darys has been [?] and [?] On M[?] [?] showers full. which [?] matters [?] and during the night seven…

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Farmers and Settlers' Associ Ation of N.s.w. Branch Formed at Bunglegumbie

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1900 · page 3

ON Saturday last a meeting was held in The Hall at Bunglegumbie fot the purpose of forming a branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association of New South Wales,…

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Interest to Farmers. Manitoba Wheat

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1900 · page 3

Mr. A.D. Ness, writing to the "Temora Independent," says:—"I wish to draw attention to the great milling qualities of Manitoba wheat. After a three years' trial…

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Wheat Classing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1900 · page 3

Mr. H. M. Suttor writes to the "Farm and Dairy."—At any time it is a difficult matter to class wheat at the rail in Sydney, owing to the limited accommodation, and…

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