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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1913

172 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 6 of 9

Sheep Profits

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1913 · page 2

As an example of the possible profits in sheep grazing, Winchcombe Carson Ltd. quote the fact that 500 sucker lambs—May drop—from Beaubah…

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The Butter Export Trade

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 9 September 1913 · page 2

The butter export trade is a matter of so much importance to the prosperity of Australia that the comprehensive annual review which is furnished by Messrs…

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Sheep for Money Making

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 9 September 1913 · page 3

The money making possibilities in the sheep industry are evidently not yet exhausted. Winchcombe, Curson, Ltd., point out that a draft of 500 sucker lambs--…

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Wool Market

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 12 September 1913 · page 2

No auction sales of wool have been held in Sydney this week, nor will the active campaign commence until the 22nd instant. From that date onward it is…

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Gininderra Farmers' Show

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 16 September 1913 · page 2

The above annual fixture takes place next Saturday, and if fine weather prevails it is anticipated that there will be a record attendance. Already entries…

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Commercial. Wool Reports

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 September 1913 · page 2

Hill, Clark and Co report under date September 12:—As the quantity of Wool available was not up to expectations, a number of clips being incomplete, it was decided not…

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Storing Wheat

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 19 September 1913 · page 2

The Sydney Chamber of Commere[?] cannot see eye to eye with the Chief Railway Commissioner on the subject of providing storage accommodation for…

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London Wool Sales

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 September 1913 · page 2

THE Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Company Ltd., has received the following cablegram from its London Office :-The list of arrivals for the…

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Brisbane Wool Sales

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 September 1913 · page 2

MESSRS. Winchcome Carson, Limited, are in receipt of the following wire from their Brisbane office :— Brisbane wool sales opened on Tuesday…

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Commercial. Wool Sales

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 2

Winchoombe, Canon, limited, are in receipt of the following wire (ram their Brisbane office:—Brisbane wool sales opened yesterday (Tuesday). Market in sellers…

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Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Mr. Kemp, J.P.) Alleged Sheep Stealing

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 2

Melville Flynn was charged with having, on or about 3rd February last, at Boggy Greek, Krawarree, stolen two sheep, the property of…

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Gininderra Farmers' Union. Annual Show Carnival. a Magnificent Success. Officers and Committee. President.—Mr. E. G. Crace. Vice-President.—Messrs. J. V. Hibberson, R. Maloney, A. W. Thornton, H. Cuttan, J. Southwell. Hon Treasurer.—Mr. H. O. Landon. Committee.—Messrs. F. Maloney, E. and M. Ryan, E. T. Southwell. G. Kinlyside. M. Cavanough, P. Rolfe, E. Cavanagh, W. Hatch, W. Moore, E. Rolfe, A. Bolton, Eric Bolton, M O'Brien, Jos. Bolton, J. Butler, jun., J. C. Armstrong, J. Ryan, jun. S. J. Southwell, J. Reid, E. Smith, R. Jones, J. Boyd, J. Kilby, W. O'Brien, A. O'Brien, L. Southwell, Jas. Rolfe, jun., E. Gozzard. Hon. Secetary, Mr. Chas. W. Thompson

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 September 1913 · page 2

THE fifth annual show, held under the auspices of the Gininderra Farmers' Union on Saturday, attracted a very large attendance, although the takings fell short a few pounds of last year. This is attributable to the increase in…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 2

At the above sales on Wednesday three catalogues were offered totalling 11,731 bales: The market was very-firm; with keen competition for all qualities,…

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Enormous Sheep Pennings

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 2

The enormous pennings of sheep at Homebush yards last Thursday practically constitutes a record so far this year. It is a sign of the rapid approach of warm…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 2

At the Sydney wool sales yesterday afternoon the offerings were almost entirely in the grease, the scoureds being only in small quantities. The market,…

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An Early Wool Season

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

From the shearing point of view weather conditions generally have been exceptionally favorable this year. As a result shearing operations have…

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Commercial. Wool Sales

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 4 October 1913 · page 2

Winchcombe, Carson, Limited, report:—Brisk competition was experienced at our wool sale on Monday. Whilst the French section of the trade continued to be the…

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Police Court. Friday. (Before Mr. O. A. Edwards, P.m.) Alleged Sheep Stealing

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 4 October 1913 · page 2

Melville Flynn, on bail appeared to answer a charge that on or about February 3 last, at Boggy Creek, he did steal two sheep, the property of Charles M. Royds…

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Cattle. Shorthorn

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 1

Bull, 3 years or over— A. J. Gibbs 1 and 2. Bull under 2 years—A. J. Gibbs. Cow 3 years and over,—A. J. Gibbs…

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Sheep. Owners of Under 100 Head. Merinos—open CLASS.—Fine Wool

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 1

Ram. 2½ years or over—Gungahleen Station. Ram, 1½ years and under 2 ½—Gungahleen Station…

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