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Farming & the land, 1881

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London Wool Sales. London, February 15

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1881 · page 2

The February series of wool sales opened to-day. The attendance was small, the catalogues large, and prices ruled a half-penny to a penny lower…

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London Wool Sales. Australian Mortgage, Land and Finance Co. (Limited) to the Wagga Wagga Advertiser. London, February 15

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1881 · page 2

The February series of the London wool sales opened with a large attendance of both home and foreign buyers. Competition is fairly animated. Prices on the average are…

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Sheep to Clean Land

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1881 · page 4

MANY think the only advantages of sheep are in their wool-producing properties, forgetting that they multiply with great rapidity, doubling the flock annually, and in this climate,…

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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 · Tuesday 22 February 1881 · page 3

Three thousand sheep, travelling from Ballandry to the mountains, crossed the bridge on Saturday to join a mob on the south side for the same station; J. Hanson…

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London Wool Sales. London, February 21

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1881 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day, 7900 bales were offered, making a total of 45,000 bales since the oepning. The market is again quiet…

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

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1881 · page 2

If wiil be seen ou reference to our advertising columns, that Mr. R. J. Mitchell will manage the business of the firm of Messrs. Wilkinsou, Graves, and Lavender,…

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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 26 February 1881 · page 3

Messrs. R. Hamilton and Co., of Barellan, have sold 6000 ewes. Wilkinson, Graves, and Lavender, agents. Mr. John Simson, of Gurley, has sold 2740…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1881 · page 3

Yesterday 6675 sheep crossed the bridge, in charge of Mr. Ingram, travelling to Queensland. Two thousand sheep, in charge of Mr…

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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 · Thursday 3 March 1881 · page 3

Mr. R. M'Intyre's Rose of Derrimut 2nd, by Earl of Derrimut, dam Rose of Derrimut by Duke of Derrimut, dropped a deep red heifer calf on the 1st instant to Oxford Red…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 March 1881 · page 3

Messrs Griffiths and Weaver report having sold, on account, of Mr. J. S. Smith, his Earimbla estate, near Molong, for £6000 cash. Also, on account of Mr. J. S. Cobb (in…

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

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 March 1881 · page 2

Messrs. Helmuth Schwartze and Co. report to us under the above date:—At the wool sales prices continue to be in favour of buyers, and, compared with the close of…

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London Wool Sales. London, March 8

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1881 · page 2

Competition is increasing, and the market is firmer. The second series of sales will be held in May…

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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 12 March 1881 · page 3

Mr. J. M'Laurin, of Yarra Yarra, has sold 3500 wethers. Wilkinson, Graves, and Lavender, agents. Messrs. W. R. Scott and Co., of Bogamildi,…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1881 · page 3

Four thousand sheep, Mr. Andrews owner, crossed the bridge on Saturday, going to Berrembed. One thousand three hundred and…

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London Wool Sales. London, March 10

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1881 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day 7000 bales were offered. There was a good demand. Hides were little inquired for, and…

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Our Farmers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1881 · page 3

THE farmer of New South Wales should be happy in the knowledge that if he cannot make ends meet, he is indebted for his position for the most part to our extremely liberal railway…

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Sensible Hints for the Farmer

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1881 · page 4

THE following remarks (from the Australasian), although addressed to Victorian farmers are applicable to those of this colony:— Good husbandry does not end with the…

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London Wool Sales. London, March 14

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1881 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day 8800 bales were offered, making a total of 170,000 since the commencement of the series. A firm and active demand…

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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 · Thursday 17 March 1881 · page 3

The Australian Mortgage, Land, and Finance Co. (Limited) report to us having received the following telegram from Messrs. Helmuth Schwartze and Co., dated London,…

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London Wool Sales. Australian Mortgage, Land and Finance Co. (Limited) to the Wagga Wagga Advertiser. London, March 12

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1881 · page 2

Messrs Helmuth Schwarize and Co. report to us under above date:—"Wool Sides.— There is an increase in the animation prices show an average rise of [?]d. per [?]b. compared…

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