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Farming & the land, 1884

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 26 July 1884 · page 3

We learn that the lambing season on Egan Creek station has been exceptionally good, the marking showing an average of 88 percent. Grass in plentiful, and the flocks are…

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The Sheep Sales at the Deniliquin Show. (Pastoral Times.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 July 1884 · page 3

THE sheep sales were attended by a considerable number of eager purchasers; and the respective lots, for the most part, excited a keen competition. The prices, however, did…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 July 1884 · page 3

The following sheep passed Wagga on Monday:—2045 wethers, W. H. Greaves owner, C. Wood in charge, from Mangoplah, going to Liddleton, near Hartley…

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Wool, Stock, and Station Reports. Weekly Report

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 July 1884 · page 2

Mr. JOHN FERGUSON reports having sold through the Pastoral Hotel yards on Saturday, 26th July:—Fat cows, £6 15s; cows and calves, from…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 31 July 1884 · page 3

Mr. J. G. Dougharty, of Melbourne, announces in our advertising columns that he will, on Monday next, hold a sale of fat and store stock at his yards, Wodonga…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 August 1884 · page 2

Dal. Campbell and Co. announce in our advertising columns that they will, on the 27th instant, hold their annual sales of stud sheep at the wool stores of the New Zealand…

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Pastoral Mums

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 5 August 1884 · page 3

On Monday (yesterday) 5300 ewes, the property of Mr. P. Rogers, of Forest Hill, left Wagga for Wilcannia, in charge of Mr. T. Wilson…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 August 1884 · page 3

(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…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 August 1884 · page 2

Mr. John Bridge to the WAGGA. WAGGA ADVERTISER:—At my wool sale to-day I offered a goodsized catalogue, being principally scoured…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1884 · page 2

Messrs. Dal. Campbell and Co. (in conjunction with Messrs. Hepburn and Rowe) notify in our business columns that they will hold their annual sale of stud sheep on…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1884 · page 2

We have received from Messrs. Pitt, Son, and Badgery, Sydney (in conjunction with Mr. Stapleton Minchin, of Wagga), an advance catalogue of pure-bred stock which they…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 3

Yesterday (Wednesday) morning 10,000 mixed hoggets, the property of Mr. J. J. Strickland, left Oberne for Forbes, via Wagga, in charge of Mr. John Bent. They…

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A Rat Killing Sheep

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 4

IN the centre of O'Connor's Kensington rat pit stood a stout, short legged sheep, with his [?]eck encircled by a brass collar and his black nose sheathed…

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London Wool Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 2

The Australian Mortgage, Land, and Finance Company to the WAGGA WAGGA ADVERTISER:—Messrs. Helmuth Schwartze and Co…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1884 · page 2

We learn that at the Metropolitan Show which opened at Sydney on Thursday last, Mr. R. M'Intyre, of Glenfield, was among the principal prize takers in the shorthern…

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London Wool Sales. London, August 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1884 · page 2

At to-day's sales 10,500 bales were submitted for competition, making 19,200 bales since the opening of the series. An active demand prevailed,…

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Pastoral Mems

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1884 · page 3

H. Manning and Co., last week sold 200 fat sheep on account of J. Ball, Bundure; 70 head of fat cattle for R. Guest, Brookong, and small drafts of fat cattle for J…

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London Wool Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1884 · page 2

The Australian Mortgage, Land, and Finance Company to the WAGGA WAGGA ADVERTISER:—Messrs. Helmuth S[?]hwartze and Co…

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London Wool Sales. London, August 15

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1884 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day 10,500 bales were offered. There is good competition, and cross-breds are ½d. higher than at the last sales…

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Mort & Co 'S Monthly Wool and Produce Circular. Sydney, August 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1884 · page 2

ANOTHER wool season is now close upon us and before its commencement we again address you with a brief review of the past year and of the existing condition of the trade…

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