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Farming & the land, 1897

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Annual Sales of Stud Sheep. Prospect of a Good Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 July 1897 · page 2

The annual show of stud sheep which is to be opened at the Agricultural Ground on Friday, under the auspices of the New South Wales Sheep breeders Association promises…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 2

THE adjourned monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held last night when there were present:—Messrs. E. Ingram…

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Victorian Wheat Prospects

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 3

The second rains have it [?] said fully ensured seeds beds in the principal grain growing districts of victoria In the [?] where it was…

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Sydney Sheep Show. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 2

THE New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association show was officially opened to-day by the Governor, who was presented with an address, which stated that the year had…

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Proposed Scheme for Age-marking Sheep in New South Wales

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Corona Pastures and Stock Board it will be remembered (says the Free Press) that the above important subject was brought forward for…

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Bruokong Farmers' Union

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 July 1897 · page 2

A MEETING of the above was held at Green's Guuyah on the 26th June. There was a moderate attendance, the President (Mr. A. Moffat) being in the chair. The minutes of…

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Sheep Branding. (To the Editor of the Sydney Wool and Produce Journal.)

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 3

SIR,—My letter to your columns of the 29th May, in reference to the branding of sheep with tar and paint, has, I note, called forth a very natural, and yet not easily answered,…

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Sydney Stud Sheep Sales Fat Sheep for Export

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 2

Judges: B. Richards (Riverstone Meat Preserving Company), B. C. M'Adam (Geddes, Birt, and Co.), and Alban Gee (Sydney Meat Preserving Company.)…

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A Local Dog Shines Sheep Dog Trial

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 2

Judges: V. J. Dowling, H. White, Neil McCailum; steward, D. T. Jully. The first prize of £24 is given by Anthony Hordern and Sons. There are five other…

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Wheat Prospects. New South Wales Crops

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 3

Regarding the growing wheat crops in Now South Wales, "Dalgety's Monthly Review," of 1st instant, says:— ''During the menth we have received at intervals from…

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Butter in Gaol. Morbid and Restless. His Agitation at Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 4

The unremitting surveillance of the condemned man Butler has given the authorities an insight into the varied phases of his character which tends to raise the…

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The Latest. [By Telegraph.] London, July 6. Rise in Wool

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 2

At the London wool sales, which opened to-day, prices show an advance of 5 per cent. THE TURKISH QUESTION…

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Commercial. Wheat

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 8

Wednesday's Herald says: Locally there was no change to note. The struggle between buyer and seller of wheat still proceeds, and so far neither seems to have had…

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The Sydney Sheep Sales. Wednesday's Sales

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 4

Some magnificent sheep were offered at the continuation of the sheep sales on Wednesday by Messrs Godsbrough, Mort, and Co., through their auctioneer, Mr. George…

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London Wool Sales London. July 6

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 8

The fourth series of colonial wool sales opened very firm this evening. Prices are from par to 5 per cent, advance. July 7…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Meeting of the Executive. the Annual Conference Arranged

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 2

A MEETING of the Executive Committee of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association of New South Wales was held yesterday afternoon at the Australian Hotel, when…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Meeting of the Executive

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Executive of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association of New South Wales, was held at the Australian Hotel, Wagga, yesterday, there being present: Messrs G. F…

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Farmers Conference. Manifesto to the Members of the Farmers and Settlers' Association

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 July 1897 · page 5

GENTLEMEN,—In presenting you with the business paper for our Annual Conference it may not be out of place to refer briefly to the Association in the past and what…

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The Lambeth Conference. Sporting Notes. Farmers' and Settlers' Association

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 14 July 1897 · page 3

The " Bishop's Letter " was signed on behalf of the Conference by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishops of Glourestor and Bristol, and Edinburgh, Rangit Sinbji, the brilliant bat, awempanies Stoddart to Australia. Crick, M.P., gets a cinder in his eye every Saturday of late, and the injury prevents The executive met at Wagga on Friday, July 9th, and prepared the following business paper for the Conference. The Conference will be opened at Wagga on Monday,…

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Pastoral Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 July 1897 · page 2

The following stork passings were reported by the Inspector of Stock (Mr C. Lyne) at Wagga:—1500 crossbred hoggets, George Curry's, Gregadoo to Culver Park, near…

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