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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1899

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To Our Farmers, Greziers, and Selectors

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 3

A correspondent to an exchange writes.—It is to be hoped that none of the above will allow themselves to be…

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For the Farmer

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 6

In speaking of keeping sheep and cattle together in the same pasture, Protestor Roberts wisely decries the too common practice of seeking to get double from the…

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Farm & Garden. Original Articles

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 5

No. 86. Plants and Animals (suctinued) -- Differences in Circulation-- Other Difference --The Rose --Species -- Colore --Common Species --Early Flowering--…

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A Wool Expert

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 16 May 1899 · page 2

We are informed that The Australasian Mortage and Agency Company, Limited, in view of the desirability of having on its staff a wool expert closely…

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London Wool Sales. London, May 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1899 · page 2

At yesterday s wool sales prices generally wore 5 per cent, above the opening rates of the series. The following prices were obtained for the…

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Brotherly Love Among Farmers

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 16 May 1899 · page 4

Evidence of the kindly feeling existing 'amongst agriculturists in the Bathurst district was given on Thursday, when 27 farmers met on the farm of a…

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Farmers' Union

The Temora Star · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 2

WE believe a meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers cm Saturday evening last, but though the Secretary has been continually…

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The Jugiong Sheep Case. Argument Before the Full Court. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 May 1899 · page 2

The case of John Lloyd v. Ben. Marshall Osborne, jun., of Gunnunju[?] Jugiong, was again before the Full Court to-day, when an application was…

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The Wolseley Sheep-shearing Machine

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 3

The Wolseley Company was originally started in Sydney in 1887, but was floated into a large concern in London in 1889 with a capital of £200,000. The company have…

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Agricultural. the Wheat Supply

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 5

Up to date during the present season 1,173,160. bushels of wheat and flour have been imported into. New South Wales, or 735,356 bushels in…

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The Wool Boom. Two Shillings a Pound. Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 3

At Wi chcombe, Canon and Co's. wool sale yesterday a parcel of superior scoured combings sold at 2s per lb. This is the highest price yet reached in…

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A Nice Farm

Coolamon Echo · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 3

It is not a great while ago since Mr. Peter Iverach was in business in this town, and retiring from it went on the [?] little farm he now occupies. It…

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Brotherly Love Among Farmers

Coolamon Echo · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 6

Evidence of the kindly feeling existing amongst agriculturists in the Bathurst district was given on Thursday, when 27 farmers met on the farm of a…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the committee was held last evening. There were present:—Messrs. A. Smith (vice-president), G. P. Wilson, J. G. Fletcher, D. R. Irvine,…

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Wheat. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 6

Mr. H. R. Carter, wheat broker, Sydney and Melbourne, reports as follows May 17th:— Wheat is still unchanged at 2/8 to 2/10 as…

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For the Farmer

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 6

The weather over a large portion of Victoria continues all that could be desired for the pasture and for growing crops. More rain, however, is wanted where ploughing…

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Farmers and Federations

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 3

It needs but a study of the markets of the various colonies to see the advantages which would accrue to the farmers of New South Wales through free entry to…

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London Wool Sales. Close of the Series. London, May 19

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 3

THE third series of London wool sales this year closed to-day. Prices were slightly in favor of buyers. LONDON, MAY 20…

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Farming at Batlow. to the Editor

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 4

Sir, -- It is evident that "Batlowite's" criticism has struck home, and as the truth is unpalatable to those whose vocation appears to be "Bluff." two bitters…

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Station and Farm

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1899 · page 3

FROZEN ineat is at a satisfactory figure in London, but the heavy shipments by the Urmston Grange, and Langton Grange, which left in January and…

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