Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1899

868 stories in Riverina's papers · page 42 of 44

Harvesting at the Experiment Farm

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 December 1899 · page 2

Harvesting operations at the Wagga Experiment Farm are still proceeding satisfactorily. The hay harvest, with regard to which a detailed report…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Classes of Wheat

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 13 December 1899 · page 4

From the miller's standpoint the dealers in wheat recognise two classes of this cereal, hard and soft wheats. In general terms the hard wheat is…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Merino and Crossbred Wool

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 13 December 1899 · page 4

IN his official report for the present year, Mr. Alex. Bruce, Chief Inspector of Stock, draws attention to the rumor that owing to the rise in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Farmers' Union

The Temora Star · Wednesday 13 December 1899 · page 2

A MEETING of members of the above took place in the Council Chambers On Saturday, evening last. Mr. Stewart occupied the chair and there were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Seizure of Cattle at Wodonga

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 December 1899 · page 2

The 55 bead of cattle, the property of Walter Grieve, of Bungowannab, which were seized by the Wodonga customs authorities on the presumption that they…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Alleged Sheep Stealing. at Humula Station. Man Committed for Trial

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1899 · page 3

IN the police court on Tuesday, Francis Conrad William Rose was charged with having, on December 10, stolen one sheep, the property of James Aagel, owner of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The London Wool Sales. Close of the Series. London, Dec. 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1899 · page 2

The sixth and last series of London wool sales this year, which opened on November 28, closed to-day. Prices were fully 5 per cent, above the opening rates of the series…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The London Wool Sales. Close to the Series. London, Dec. 11

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 December 1899 · page 2

The sixth and last series of London wool sales this year, which opened on November 28, closed to-day. Prices were fully 5 per cent above the opening rates of the series…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

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

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1899 · page 3

WE are having very warm weather. On Friday last the thermometer registered [?], and for several days it has ranged from 105 to 109. Weo have had several dust storms,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Revising the Rules

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1899 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Society, followed by a general meeting of members, was held at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Turning Wool Into Gold

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1899 · page 2

Yesterday's wool sales were [?] Greasy reached 17d scoured 30½d. The Co-operative Company obtained 30½d for 14 bales of [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Farm and Garden. Original Articles

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 15 December 1899 · page 2

No. 114. The Yew Tree-Where native of—Trunk and Branches—Bark and Wood Sacred Uses—Poisonous—Large Specimens—Cheiecry—As a salad…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wheat Market

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1899 · page 5
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

MESSRS Tompson, Jeremy and Co. report the market having opened at 2s 2d for prime plump samples; medium to 2s 1d, at which the market is fairly steady. The demand…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Melbourne Wool Sales. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 December 1899 · page 6

Younghusband and Co. Proprietary Limited continued their wool sales to-day, when they offered a catalogue of 1452 bales. There was a large attendance of buyers and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Henty. (From Our Correspondent.) Wheat Harvest

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1899 · page 4

HARVESTING operations are in full swing, some of the Pleasant Hills being almost finished. There is a marked difference in the crops about there this year, in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Telegrams Estimated Wheat Yield. Sydney

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 16 December 1899 · page 3

The Government Statistician estimates that the area under wheat in New South Wales this year is 1,361,500 acres, and it is expected that…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Sydney Wool Sales. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1899 · page 4

The Australasian Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd.; John Bridge and Co., Ltd.; D[?] gety and Co., Ltd.; Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., Ltd.; Hurrison, Jones, and Devlin,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

M. P. & A. Association the Wool Tests. Protest Against Publishing Results

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 December 1899 · page 7

The committee of the M. P. and A. Association held its monthly meeting at the rooms, Gurwood-street, last evening. Mr. E. Ingram presided, and…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

A Farm Worked By Electricity

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1899 · page 3

THE "Gem" tells of one of the most wonderful farms in the world, which is situated in Canada. Its peculiarity lies…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →