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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1900

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For the Farmer. Western Settlers' Grievances

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 3

Two important deputations were received by the New South Wales Premier during a recent visit to Bourke, asking for an alteration in the land laws…

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Farm and Garden Fruit Culture

The Temora Star · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 1

Rains do much to cleanse fruit trees and bushes of the aphis, and it should be the grower's duty to keep them clean the rest of the season. Copious washings with…

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Butter. Butter

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 2

LARGE importations of bad butter, nicely wrapped in paper, are constantly being made, says the tradesman, and it is difficult to detect the article, so far as appearance goes, once…

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Sheep and Cattle Stealing Prevention. Cootamundra Association

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 21 April 1900 · page 4

THE above association, having completed their rules and mutual agreement, they are now being sent out for circulation and the signature of…

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For the Farmer. Improving Dairy Cattle

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 April 1900 · page 5

As showing what is possible under very ordinary conditions in the way of improving the milk producing capacity of dairy cattle, some interesting facts are supplied in a…

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Wheat

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 21 April 1900 · page 2

Mr. H. R. Carter, wheat broker, Sydney and Melbourne, reports as follows, April 17th:— Wheat has remained unchanged locally during the past week, which has chiefly…

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Sheep Board

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1900 · page 7

A meeting of the above was held subsequent to the foregoing. Present—Messrs. Tully (chairman) and Moore. The minutes of the previous…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Committee Meeting

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1900 · page 2

AT the monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, held last evening, there were present:—Messrs. E. Ingram (in the chair), J…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1900 · page 9

THE usual meeting of the above was held in Finch's Hotel, on Saturday night hist at 7.30 p.m. The President (Mr. Stewart) in the chair, and a fair…

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Farm and Garden American Fruit Barrels

The Temora Star · Saturday 21 April 1900 · page 1

The legal capacity of a fruit barrel in the United States is 100 quarts. If these were Imperial quarts the barrel would contain twelve and a half pecks, or half a…

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Alleged Unbranded Sheep

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 April 1900 · page 2

Charles Lyne, Inspector of Stock, proceeded against Daniel Byrnes, before Mr. F. P. Meares, P.M., at the Wagga Police Court yesterday, for having in his possession, on…

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Latest Telegrams SYDNEY. Monday. Maize, 2s 5d to 2s 6d ; wheat, 2s 8d to 2s 9d

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1900 · page 2

There was a great audience at the Town Hall yesterday at the ceremony of unveiling a tablet to the memory of Sergeant-Major Griffin, the first…

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Butter. Butter

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 April 1900 · page 3

LARGE importations of bad butter, nicely wrapped in paper, are constantly being made, says the tradesman, and it is difficult to detect the article, so far as appearance goes, once…

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Country News. Cullinga, Monday. Pastoral, &C

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 April 1900 · page 2

The weather is all that can be desired, and the farmers are taking advantage of it. A great amount of ploughing has been got through lately, and seeding…

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Narraburra. Farmers Union

The Temora Star · Wednesday 25 April 1900 · page 2

A FAIRLY well attended meeting of the above was held on Saturday evening last. The Secretary read a good heavy batch of correspondence dealing…

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Farmers to Farmers. Increase the Wheat Yield. Opinions of Practical Men. How to Sow

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 April 1900 · page 4

Whether early or late sowing is preferable is a question farmers are (the "Argus" says) ever ready to discuss. Each practice has its advocates in every district, but, as the…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Soriety. Adjourned Annual Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1900 · page 3

The adjourned annual meeting of the Narandera P. and A. Society was held on Wednesday last at Macleod's Royal Hotel, there being present Messrs W. Clark (chair…

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Butter. Butter

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 28 April 1900 · page 4

LARGE importations of bad butter, nicely wrapped in paper, are constantly being made, says the tradesman, and it is difficult to detect the article, so far as appearance goes, once…

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Wheat

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 28 April 1900 · page 3

Mr. H. R. Carter, wheat broker, Sydney and Melbourne, reports as follows:—"Wheat remains the same as last reported at every point, and no fresh features have developed in…

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Increase the Wheat Yields

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1900 · page 8

IN the Spectator of March 31st last the subject of how to increase the wheat yields was dealt with. This subject is of such importance to our…

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