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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1877

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A Contented Farmer

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1877 · page 4

ONCe upon a time Frederick King of Prussia, surnamed "Old Fritz," took a ride and espied an old farmer ploughing his acre by the wayside, cheerily singing his melody…

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The Wool Sales. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1877 · page 2

Messrs. J. H. CLOUGH AND CO. report: —Our wool sale held to-day was largely attended. Biddings were very brisk at the late reduction. Several New South Wales…

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The London Wool Sales. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1877 · page 2

The steamer Singapore arrived to-day at Cooktown from Hongkong with over 400 Chinese, and reports that the London wool sales which closed on December 3rd will…

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Pastoral Mems. (The Agents from whom we derive the information arc responsible for the statement of agency employed in each transaction reported in this column.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1877 · page 2

Messrs. Hannah Bros., of Cowabce, have sold 3000 4 and 6-tooth wethers to Dr. Coward, of the Bogan. W., H;, M., and Co., agents…

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The Cattle Plague

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1877 · page 2

The cattle plague is extending in Germany and Eastern Europe, and importations into England, France, and Belgium; have been prohibited…

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London Wool Sales. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1877 · page 2

The Australian Mortgage Land and Finance Company to the ABVERTISER. We have received the following telegram from Messrs. Helmuth, Schwartz, and Co.,…

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The Wool Sales. Sydney, Thuesday

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1877 · page 2

Mesrs. Mort and Co. report:—We offered 1800 bales at our wool sale yesterday, prices being firm for fairly-conditioned lots. Inferior to medium greasy realised 7 1/2 d.to l0d.; ditto…

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Pastoral Mems. (The Agents from, whom ice derive the information are responsible for the statement of agency employed in each transaction reported in this column.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1877 · page 2

Mr. George Muir reports having sold by auction the Toolong station in the mountain country, unstocked, to Mr. John Donnelly of Berambula,…

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Poe[?] the Farmer's [?]

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1877 · page 8

SHE may not in the ma[?] With jewell'd maiden [?] She may not smile on coi[?] With soft bewitching c[?]…

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Melbourne Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1877 · page 2

Messrs. HASTINGS CUNINGHAM and Co. report:—We held a sale of wool at our stores this afternoon, and offered a catalogue comprising 720 bales, of which every lot was disposed of, excepting 35 bales pissed…

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The Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1877 · page 2

The wool sales commence on the 20th inst. The probable stock will be 240,000 bales. The market is unchanged…

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The Wool Sales. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1877 · page 2

Messrs. J. H. Clough and Co. report:—Our wool sale to-day passed off with great spirit, and prices are firmer than at last sale…

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Wool, Stock, and Station Reports. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1877 · page 2

MESSRS. MORT AND Co. report:—Wool—There was good competition at our sale again this week. for all fairly sized parcels in good condition; but faulty lots were more difficult of sale. Our catalogue…

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Pastoral Mems. (The Agents from whom ice derive the information are responsible for the statement of agency employed in each transaction reported in this column.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1877 · page 2

Mr. George Smith has sold 5200 2-tooth wethers to Mr. W. B. Gibbs, of Carabost. Messrs. W., H., M., and Co., agents. Messrs. W., H., M., and Co. report having…

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Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1877 · page 2

Messrs. R. and A. McFarland of Thelangerin, have sold 10,000 ewes to Messrs. E. S. Bonney and Co. of Moomba, Darling River. Messrs. W., H., M. and Co., agents…

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Important Case of Sheep Stealing. Cowra. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Police Court, 24Th January, 1877. (Before Alfred R. West and J. Arkins, Js'P.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1877 · page 1

JOSEPH HARPUR was brought up on a charge of stealing 200 sheep, the property of Mr. A. G. Tones, of Wagga. Sen.-constable Denis M'Cartie…

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Pastoral Mems. (The Agents from whom we derive the information are responsible for the statement of agency employed in each transaction reported in this column.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1877 · page 2

The Cuuningdroo station, as advertised, was offered for sale by Mr, George Mair (E., E., and Co.) by auction, at the Australian Hotel, yesterday. Mr. G. A. Elliot…

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The Wool Sales. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1877 · page 2

Messrs. J. H. Clough and Co. report:—Our wool sale to-day passed off with great spirit. New South Wales took the highest price for greasy, 12£d…

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Pastoral Mems. (The Agents from whom we derive the information are responsible for the statement of agency employed in each transaction reported in this column.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1877 · page 2

Mr, R. McEntyre has sold 30 head of fat cattle to Mr. R. H. Wormall. Messrs. W., H., M., and Co., agents. Mr. John Clark, of Kerarbury, has sold…

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Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1877 · page 2

Mr. E. G, Brown reports having sold 1400 young owes to Mr. Felix Mullen of Goberagandra, and several horses to various parties at current rates…

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