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Farming & the land, 1873

327 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 17

Farm and Garden Calendar for the Month of May

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1873 · page 2

MOST of the hardy vegetables may be sown this month to a considerable extent. Turnips, both white and yellow, peas of early varieties, broad beans, lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, and brocoli. Radishes, mustard…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 7 May 1873 · page 2

A MOB of 266 fat cattle, from Mr. M'Nicol's, in charge of Mr. Maloney, crossed the Bridge on Monday, en route for Melbourne. A THOUSAND (1000) head of-mixed…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Wednesday 7 May 1873 · page 3

G. F. Want reports baring sold on account of Mr James Lee, of Lards Lake, near Bathurst, 10 pore-bred Shorthorn bulls, for the sum of £50 each; Mr W. Gardner purchaser…

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

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 7 May 1873 · page 2

WOOL.—We have nothing to report under this head, not having held a sole this week. TALLOW.—Shipping lots were in better demand this week, and the bulk of that description offered was…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 10 May 1873 · page 2

MR. RICHARDSON has sold 6700 ewes, in lamb, to Mr. John Fennell. Mr. Geo. Mair (E., E., and Co.), agent. EIGHT THOUSAND (8000) sheep, from…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1873 · page 2

On Wednesday next we notice that a sale of store cattle, about 300 in all, from the Namoi river, will take place. Judging from the scarcity of this class of stock, Mr G. A. Elliot, who will dispose of them,…

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Riverina Pastoral Association

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1873 · page 2

IN our laat issue we published a brief summary of the annual meeting of the Riverina Pastoral Association held at Jerilderie on the 1st inst. Through the courtesy of a correspondent we are now enabled…

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Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 14 May 1873 · page 2

THE total amount realised by the sale of the Polia statiou, on the Darling River, was £84,764 17s. This is stated to be the highest price ever given for any squatting property in that district…

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Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Wednesday 14 May 1873 · page 2

Messrs Bowen and McAlister have purchased 1220 wethers from Mr Arnott. Mr. G. A. Elliot, agent. The balance of Mr Arnott's sheep are still at…

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

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 14 May 1873 · page 2

WOOL.—We catalogued 600 bales for Wednesday's sale, but owing to the indisposition on the part of purchasers to give the prices asked by vendors, only about 270 bales were quitted. None of the lines…

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Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 17 May 1873 · page 2

MR. G. A. ELLIOT (P., R., and Co.) has sold 202 head of mixed cattle for Messrs. Dangar Brothers. Twelve hundred (1200) young…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1873 · page 2

200 prime store and fat cattle principally Herefords have been purchased by Messrs Bowen and McAlister from Mr. H. J. Bowler, of Mitta Mitta, and are now on the road to Wagga Wagga…

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The Pastoral Chamber of Riverina. Annual Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1873 · page 4

THE annual meeting of the Pastoral Chamber of Riverina was held at the Royal Hotel, Deniliquin on Saturday, May 3rd. Present—Mr. Wm. A. Brodribb, president; Mr…

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Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 21 May 1873 · page 2

THE 20 head of horses advertised for sale by auction yesterday by Mr. Minchin, on account of Messrs. Desailly and Broughton, were disposed of at prices ranging from…

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Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1873 · page 2

Sheepowners are reminded that they are liable to a fine of one-fifth if the assessment be not paid before the 30th instant. We observe that a meeting of the members of…

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

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 21 May 1873 · page 2

WOOL.—Although we did not find any noticeable difference in price of those wools sold, the sales were not so active, and except for good lots, there was no competition for scoured wools. The sales…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1873 · page 2

Mr. F. Lucas has purchased the following store cattle—600 mixed sexes, from Mr. Robinson of Kimo; 500 mixed sexes from Mr. Donnelley, Berambula; 140 bullocks from Mr. O'Donnell,…

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Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 24 May 1873 · page 2

MESSRS. WALLIS, BROTHERS, have sold 1000 ewes, in lamb; purchaser not mentioned. Mr. G. A. Elliot (P., R., and Co.) agent. Mr. W. O. WINDEYER has purchased…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Wednesday 28 May 1873 · page 3

We remind our readers that the meeting of the Pastoral Association takes place at 11 o'clock a.m. to-morrow instead of at 8 p.m. as previously announced…

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Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 28 May 1873 · page 2

THE sale of stud sheep which are to be offered to-morrow by M.; 6. A, Elliot will no doubt attract a considerable number of intending purchasers. We have inspected…

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