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Farming & the land, 1873

327 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 17

Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 9 August 1873 · page 2

THE two Duke of Derrimut bulls, purchased at the Jerilderie Show through the agency of Messrs. Wilkinson, Hann, and Co., by Mr. R. M'Intyre, passed through Wagga yesterday. These…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 13 August 1873 · page 2

MR. GEO. FORSYTH has sold, on account of Messrs. Broughton and Sinclair, to Mr. John Fennell, 2000 prime wethers at market rates, for cash. MR. SINGLETON has taken delivery…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Wednesday 13 August 1873 · page 2

There are no local movements or tra[?] to report. The following are the E[?] c[?]:- Aug[?] McFa[?]'s [?]…

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Wool Sales. London, August 7

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 13 August 1873 · page 2

The price of wool has slightly receded from the highest rates realised during the past week. This falling-off is owing to a relaxation of foreign competition…

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Wool, Stock. and Station Reports. Sydney. Harrison. Jonks. and Devlin

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 13 August 1873 · page 2

WOOL.—The market Is very firm for all lots offered, but there to very little of importance coming forward to form a fair criterion of the market. At the sales held this week, fleece brought I7d to 19d; greasy,…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 16 August 1873 · page 2

MR. GEORGE FORSYTH has sold and delivered, on account of Messrs. Sinclair and Broughton, of Nubba, 2000 wethers to Mr. J. J. Fennell. MR. WILLIAM WALSH has taken…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1873 · page 2

Dingi Dingi station, comprising about 25 miles of country, situated upon the Yeo Yeo Creek, Bland, was submitted to auction by Mr. G. A. Elliot on Monday last. The biddings were…

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Sheep Breeding

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 16 August 1873 · page 4

Mr. Richard Bennett, of Belfast, Port Fairy, writes to the Australasian as follows: —"Having previously stated my views with reference to the adaptability of various breeds…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1873 · page 2

Mr J Malony has sold 115 store bullocks to Mr W Walsh Maura Wilkinson, Hann, Minchin, and Co. agents Mr P Heffernan of Clear Hills, has sold 12…

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Pastoral Mems. Messrs. Wilkinson, Hann, Minchin

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 23 August 1873 · page 2

and Co have sold 115 bullocks on account of Mr. T. Maloney, of Toole's Creek, to Mr. W. Walsh. Mr. Geo. Forsyth also reports this sale. MESSRS. WATT AND THOMSON have…

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Close of the Wool Sales. London, August 18

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 23 August 1873 · page 2

The wool sales closed firmly. French buyers took nearly two-thirds of the quantity offered. This is not considered to be satisfactory in regard to the English…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 27 August 1873 · page 2

WE hear of a flock of 4000 mixed sheep, travelling down the Merool from Braidwood, to (we understand) Mr. John Armour's run off the Merool. The sheep belong to Mr. Craig, of…

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Pastoral Back Blooks. (To the Editor of the Wagga Wagga Express.)

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1873 · page 2

Sir- I saw a letter some time ago iu your journal signed " Pastoral" and headed as above. I will with your permission make a few comments upon the same subject. I should have done so…

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Wool Stock. and Station Reports. Sydney. Mort and Co

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 27 August 1873 · page 2

WOOL—Our catalogue for Wednesday's sale included 217 bales and packages, and for any fairly-sized lots there was active competition. For a parcel of superior scoured wool we obtained 26d for firsts and…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1873 · page 2

Mr Edgehill has sold to Messrs Walsh 400 prime wethers. Mr. G. A. Elliot (P., R., and Co.) agent, Mr G. A. Elliot has sold for Messrs T. and L. Learmonth 300 Ercildoun 2-tooth rams…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 30 August 1873 · page 2

MR. T. W. HAMMOND, of Junee, has sold to Mr Wm. Walsh, of Wagga, 500 Fat wethers. Messrs. Wilkinson, Hann, Minchin, and Co., agents. MESSRS. WILKINSON, HANN, MINCHIN…

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The Ercildoun Sheep

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 30 August 1873 · page 4
Also in Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser

The Ballarat Star gives a history of Ercildoun and its flocks, and publishes in addition the following account from a gentleman whom it says is perhaps the best informed…

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Sales of Sheep

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1873 · page 1

A SALE of some very fine imported Lincoln two-tooth rams and ewes was held by Messrs Dal. Campbell, Hepburn, and Co. on Thursday afternoon, at the London and Australian…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Wednesday 3 September 1873 · page 2

WE observe that the well-known sire Mormon will this year be again located at Kalangan, a car Murrumburrah. A correspondent writes to us pointing out that in the p[?]e-list of the Burrangong published by…

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