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Farming & the land, 1897

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1897 · page 3

THE following manifesto has been issued to the members of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association of New South Wales, us the result of the meeting of the Executive…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinion of our Benefit to Farmers. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1897 · page 2

SIR,—The following method of treating wheat before sowing will, I think, be found very serviceable to farmers. I have tried it for a number of years and can recommend…

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Dairy Conference

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 July 1897 · page 2

Arrangements have now been completed for the Dairy Conference at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College to-day. The arrangements are exactly the same as those for the…

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Pastoral Leases

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 3

Ro-appraisement of pastoral and homestead leases and occupation leases in the Western division under the provisions of rection 9 of the Act of 1895.--The following…

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Wheat

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 3

THE monthly edition of the Miller for June contains one of those reviews of the wheat trade for which it, is deservedly famous, says the Argus. The principal feature of the…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the Murruinbidgee P. and A. Association way held last night. Present—Messrs, A. Smith, (Vice-President, in the chair), J. Beattie,…

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London Wool Sales. London, 14Th July

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 5

At the wool sales to-day the market was very firm, and good scoured merino wools had an advance of [?] per lb. The following prices were realised by…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 July 1897 · page 2

The following stock passings has been reported to the Inspector ol Stock, Mr C. Lyne, during the past week:—15 fat bullocks, Wagga to Albury by rail: 7900 sheep. P. Moran…

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World's Wheat Prospects

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 20 July 1897 · page 2

THE movements of the European and American wheat markets are of considerable interest just now. A year ago crop prospects in Europe were exceptionally good, while…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 July 1897 · page 4

THE Farmers' and Settlers' Association will open a conference at Wagga on August 30, when the following subjects will be discussed:—…

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The London Wool Sales. London, 19Th July

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 July 1897 · page 4

At to-day's wool sales the catalogues submitted were composed chiefly of inferior wools, and prices were irregular. The bitter class of wools remained firm in…

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Commercial. Wheat

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 7

We are aware that to the holders of wheat the condition of the markets in Australia is a source of anxiety; and it is extremely difficult to advise holders just now. We…

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World's Wheat Prospects

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 2

The movements of the European and American wheat markets are of considerable interest just now A year ago crop prospects in Europe Were exceptionally good,…

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Tumbarumba. (From Our Correspondent.) Pastoral and Agricultural

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 3

ON Wednesday afternoon a meeting of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at Daly's Hotel. Present—Messrs. Thos. Mate, Vice-President (in the chair), H…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing. a Question of Terth

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 4

Edward Christian Garry was charged With stealing 250 sheep belonging to one Alexander Emery, of Dudauman. Acoused pleaded not guilty…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, July 20

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 3

At the London wool sales to-day a better selection was offered. German buyers were active, and prices were well maintained. The fifth series of sales will open on…

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Commercial. Wheat Prospects

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 28 July 1897 · page 5

As we expected, the authorities comment favourably as to the prospects of the wheat markets owing to the rise in the face of the North American harvests…

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London Wool Sales. London, July 26

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1897 · page 3

AT the London wool sales to-day, a poor selection was offered. The prices of faulty wools were irregular, but for good qualities the market was firm. Small purchases have…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, July 27Th, 1897. (Before Messrs G. Martin, P.M., and C. F. Bolton, J.p.) Stray Cattle

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 July 1897 · page 2

Sergeant Anderson summoned William Phillips and Simon Ling for allowing two head of horses each their respective property to stray. A fine of 2s 6d and costs 4s…

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Wagga Experiment Farm

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1897 · page 2

THE winter's work at the Wagga Experiment Farm is now well forward, and an estimate can be safely made as to the arc[?] which will be under crop there during the coming…

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