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Farming & the land, 1881

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1881 · page 3

Forty-five head of cattle, belonging to Mr. Warmoll, crossed the Bridge on Wednesday. The Central Australian of the 13th instant says:—We had a most gratifying break in the…

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London Wool Sales. London, Sept. 19

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1881 · page 2

At the wool sales to day 8100, bales were offered, making a total ol 229,401 bales submitted since the commencement of the series. An active demand…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1881 · page 3

Two thousand five hundred and eight sheep, belonging to Mr. J. J. M'Nickle, crossed the Bridge on the 17th, going to Kurrajong…

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London Wool Sales. London, Sept. 20

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1881 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day 6500 bales were offered, making up a total of 235,900 bales since the commencement of the present series. There was a…

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London Wool Sales. Australian Mortgage, Land and Finance Co. (Limited) to the Wagga Wagga Advertiser. London, September. 23

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 September 1881 · page 2

Messrs. Helmuth Schwarize and Co. report: —A good tone prevails in the sales. Prices are well maintained. Crossbrods are rather higher. Inferior and faulty scoureds show…

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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, stock, station, and commission agents, who kindly furnish us with particulars of their sales, are requested to see that the copies sent to us are legible. In many cases the press copy comes to us all blurred over. We shall at all times be glad to receive telegraphi notice of important sales of either stock or station property.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 September 1881 · page 3

Four hundred and ninety-eight rams, the Eroperty of Mr. Andrew Tobin, crossed the bridge on the 27th, en route from Conargo to Wingadee station, and will be trucked at…

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London Wool Sales. London, September 27

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day 8,200 bales were offered, making the total number submitted 273,000 bales. The prices coutinae firm; fine and finest qualities…

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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 columnstock, station, and commission agents, who kindly furnish us with particulars of their tales, are reqursted to see that the copies sent to us are legible. In many cases the press copy comes to us all blurred over. He shall at all times be glad to receive telegraphi notice of important sales of either stock or station property.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 3

Five hundred Bhcep, bolonging to Mr. John Halbish, crossed the Bridge on the 30th, going to his selection near Narandern. Messrs. Swift and Hann, of Mimosa, have…

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London Wool Sales. London, September 29

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1881 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day 7800 bales were offered, making the total submitted daring the present series 290,000. The tone of the market is…

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Wool Stock, and Station Reports. Goldsbrough's Monthly Circular. Melbourne, September 27

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1881 · page 2

WOOL.—The business transacted in this market since our last summary has been unimportant. About 770 bales have been disposed of consisting principally of fellmongers'…

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Pastoral Mems. (The Agents from whom we drive the information are responsible for the statement of agency employed in each transaction reported in this column, stock, station, and commission agents, who kindly furnish its with particulars of their sales, are requtsted to see that the copies sent to us are legible. In many cases the press copy comes to us all blurred over. We shall at all limes be glad to receive telegraphic notice of important sales of either stockor station property.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1881 · page 3

Eleven hundred and eighty bales of Darling wool passed Wentworth for South Australia and Victoria dunng last week. It is estimated that there are 100 teams on the…

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The Wool Clip. (Sydney Morning Herald.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 October 1881 · page 3

THE first of the new season's fleece was delivered in Sydney on the 12th August, and thereafter weekly an increasing quantity was brought to port by railway and steamer for…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1881 · page 3

Three thousand nine hundred sheep, belonging to Mr. R. Cox, crossed the bridge on Thursday last, travelling from Mangoplan to Marrar; Mr. Keogh in charge…

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Wool and Its Uses

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1881 · page 3

AT the general monthly meeting of the Royal Society, held in Sydney on Wednesday evening in the presence of about 30 gentlemen-Mr. Charles Moore, F.L.S., being in…

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London Wool Sales. London, October 4

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1881 · page 2

At to-day's sales 8300 bales were offered, making the total catalogued during the present series 324,100 bales. Prices continue to be firmly…

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Wool Scouring at Northampton Downs. (Queenslander.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1881 · page 1

THE following description of the working of a new machine, the invention of Messrs. Hall Bros., Melbourne, will doubtless be interesting to very many…

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London Wool Sales. London, October 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1881 · page 2

The August series of colonial woo auctions was brought to a close to-day, when 7900 bales were offered for sale. The tone of the market generally was…

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Wool, Stock, and Station Reports. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1881 · page 2

Messrs. HARRISON, JONES, and DEVLIN report.—Fat Cattle.—934 were yarded for the week's consumption, being a short supply. On Monday 615 were penned, quality being…

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Melbourne Wool Sales. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1881 · page 2

Messrs. R. Goldsbrough and Co. (Limited to Messrs. Minchin and Rebello:— The opening sale of the season was held at our warehouses to-day, before the largest…

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London Wool Sales. Australian Mortgage, Land and Finance Co. (Limited) to the Wagga Wagga. Advertiser. London, October 7

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1881 · page 2

The wool sales closed without further change. Prices for all merino wools are equal to opening rates. Crossbreda are on the average ½d. to 1d. higher, compared with…

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