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Farming & the land, 1898

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A Wheat Standard. Action by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 August 1898 · page 5

THE annual meeting of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce was held on Wednesday. The President (Mr. A. W. Weeke) in his address expressed the hope that Federation would…

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For the Farmer. From Various Sources

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 August 1898 · page 6

The annual report of the Queensland Stock department for 1897 states that during that year the number of marsupial scalps obtained was 1,322,000. The number of…

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Important Sheep Sale

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 16 August 1898 · page 2

A successful sale of imported Vermont sheep was held in Sydney on Friday. The animals were from some of the best-known American studs, and several of them were the…

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Wool

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 August 1898 · page 4

The Sydney Wool Selling Brokers' Association report under date August 10:— Auction sales were resumed by the Associated Brokers to-day after an interval…

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Commercial. Wheat

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 August 1898 · page 4

The English wheat market is quiet, but steady. The continental markets are changing a little for the better. The American markets are firm. The New York quotation…

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Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. E. Doidge, J.P. Cattle Stealing

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 August 1898 · page 3

Patrick Hines was charged with stealing a heifer, the property of Wiliam Renehan. Plea, not guilty. The police applied for a remand till…

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Grogan and Narraburra Farmers' Union

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 August 1898 · page 3

THE annual meeting of the above union was held at Mr. Fred, Noble's, Young Road, Narrabu[?]a, on Saturday last. Mr. E. M. Freer, president, occupied the chair; and…

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Farmers' Combination

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 August 1898 · page 4

A SMALL but important meeting was held at the Town hall on Saturday afternoon last. The object of the meeting was to consider what steps, if any, should be taken in order…

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Farmers' Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 August 1898 · page 3

A MEETING, convened by Mr. J. J. Miller, was held at the Town hall on Saturday afternoon to form a branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, There were…

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Currawarna. (From Our Correspondent.) Farmers' and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 18 August 1898 · page 4

A meeting was held at the residence of Mr. James E[?]kine at Currawarna on Saturday last of the newly formed branch of the armors' and Settlers' Association,…

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The Farmers' Conference

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 August 1898 · page 2

The secretary of the New South Wales Farmers' and Settlers' Association (Mr J.L. Trefle) forwards the usual circular announcing the annual conference, which opens in…

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English Wheat Crops

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday,—It is estimated that the wheat crops in England will average 29 bushels to the acre…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 3

THE usual monthly meeting of the committee of the Association was held last evening. There were present:—Messrs, T. W. Hammond (president) E. Ingram, G. P. Wilson,…

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Commercial. Wool

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 7

The boyecolt of the Co-operative Wool and Produce Company's wool sales by the wool brokers is a chief topic in Sydney wool circles. Some 18 months ago all the wool…

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Urangeline Creek. (From Our Correspondent.) the Weather and Crops

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 5

THE rain which fell here on Monday and through the night came very timely for the crops. Over an inch fell on Tuesday morning. The district through to Lockhart and…

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New South Wales Farmers and Settlers' Association. to the Editor

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 2

Sir—The following circular has been issued by me to the secretaries of the branches of the New South Wales Farmers and Settlers' Association and kindred bodies. I will…

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The Experiment Farm

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 2

The crops at the Wagga Experiment Farm are looking first rate, and everything being favourable a large yield of cereals is expected this season. The crops have been rolled…

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For the Farmer. From Various Sources

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 6

The excellence of Australian butter has now secured a world-wide reputation, and it is therefore not surprising to learn that a large quantity of butter in being shipped…

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Experiment Farm Trophies

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 2

An interesting feature of the shows of the southern districts during the post year baa been the trophies of products exhibited by the Wegga Experiment Farm. The…

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Notes on the Bathurst Conference. the New South Wales Farmers' and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 6

On Tuesday, in the Bathurst Town Hall, members of the New South Wales Farmers' and Settlers' Association commence the sittings of their…

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