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Farming & the land, 1899

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Sydney Wool Sales. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 4

The Australasian Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd.; John Bridge and Co., Ltd.; Dalgety and Co., Ltd.; Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., Ltd.; Harrison, Jones, and Devlin,…

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The Boom in Wool. ("Dailv Mail." 20th September)

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 4

The price of wool has been steadily rising during the last few months, and yesterday there was another rise of from 10 to 15 per cent,…

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The Courts. Police Court. Wednesday. (Before the P.m.) Alleged Sheep Stealing

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 2

The case against Robert Gregory, of having in his possession 15 sheep the properly of Mary Moylan was continued…

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Sheep Destruction by Dogs. Losses Estimated at £448,980 in Nine Years

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 7

A return furnished by the chief inspector of Stock shows that the losses in sheep caused by native and other dogs, from 1889 to 1898, totalled 1,814,626, valued at £448…

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Tarcutta. (From Our Correspondent.) the Weather and Crops

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 4

As the result of the late splendid rains—over two inches—the crops and all kinds of herbage in this locality are looking really splendid. The crops being somewhat late…

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The Crops at Jer[?]ideric

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 6

Although there are thousands of acres of crop still left for the strip[?]s in there districts says the "Jerileric Herald," there are still thousands of acres which have been…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 9

A SPECIAL meeting of the above was held at Finch's Hotel on Saturday, November 11th. Mr. R. W. Stewart, President, occupied the chair, and there were about 20…

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For the Farmer. Hay Growing at Hawkesbury

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 8

In the coastal districts of New Wales the cereal craps are nearly all converted into bay, because of their liability to rust. Yet, unity years ago, I…

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Melbourne Wool Sales. Melbourne, Monday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 November 1899 · page 4

Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., offered to-day a catalogue of 3800 bales of wool, comprising a varied selection from all the colonies. The diminished animation and…

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Latest Telegram. Wheat 3[?],maine, prime, 32

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 21 November 1899 · page 2

The streamer Victoria, which arrived yesterday reports that the war continues at Tanna. An [?] has also taken place at Aoba. A Tanna Trading…

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Land Notes. Withdrawal From Pastoral Lease. Urana Land District

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1899 · page 4

For Ra[?]ecourse.—County Urana, parish Lock hart, about 17 acres. That part within the boundaries of measured portion 72. Included in reserve 30,091 from lease, notified…

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Crop Estimates

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 November 1899 · page 2

The New South Wales Statist has adopted a new and improved method of estimating the wheat crop of the colony. Hitherto his estimating has been produced rather late…

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The Wool Sales

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1899 · page 2

Yesterday's wool sales were weaker. A quantity was withdrawn, but prices were maintained. Best scoured reached 27½d, greasy 19½d…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 24 November 1899 · page 1

No. 111. Norfolk Island Pine—Description—The Juniper—Where Grown—Grass—The Wood-Bark—Berries—Gum—Distillation and effects on Gin—Medicinal…

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Pastoral Exchanges

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 6

IN the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. Gormly asked the Secretary for Lands whether he is awa[?] that the length of time that is taken up in making inquiries into…

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Feeding Wheat

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 4

At the present price of wheat there is probably no cheaper food for stock in the market. The dairy farmers in particular, who are getting good prices for…

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For the Farmer. What Constitutes a Good Sheep

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 4

The value of good blood has been emphasised. Not all the animals belonging to any of the improved breeds, however, are possessed of a high degree of…

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Kyeamba Wool

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 2

On Tuesday last, in Melbourne, the clip of Mr. Alick Smith, of Kyeamba Station, was sold, and made the following very high prices:—Merino, 50 bales at 15 3/4, 43 at 15 1/2d…

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When to Harvest Wheat

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 4

It is said that wheat intended for seed is best left to become dead ripe, but however this may be, such cannot be recommended for the general crop. It…

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A Standard for Wheat

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 2

IN view of the importance of fixing a "fair average quality" for wheat grown in the various districts of the colony the following circulars, emanating from the…

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