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Farming & the land, 1902

1,174 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 59

Wool

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 5

The Australian Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd. John Bridge and Co., Ltd., Hill, Clark and Co., Harrison, Jones and Devlis, Ltd., The Pastoral Finance Association…

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Wool Sales

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 2

Yesterday's wool sales were active, greasy reaching 9½d; scored, 16½d…

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Manure for Wheat Crops. Important Experiments at Wagga

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 5

A series of important experiments were conducted at the Wagga experimental Farm during the 1990—1 season in the manuring of wheat…

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Land, Wool, and Grain. Sydney Wool Sales

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 2

Sales were held at the Sydney Wool Exchange on Tuesday, when 9050 bales were sold. There was a large attendance of buyers, and competition…

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London Wool Market

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 2

When the last mail to hand left London (January 31st) the market was steady for good wool, with a slightly easier feeling for all burry…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles Cider and Champagne Cider

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 6

THERE should be a good demand for a clear, sparkling, sweet cider in these colonies if it be properly made and retain the flavour of…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Executive Council Meeting, Feb. 18 & 14

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 5

The Executive Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association met in the Town Hall, Cootamundra, on the above dates, when the following…

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Wheat

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 4

There has been no change as yet in the ruling prices in the home and intercolonial market, although they have become slightly duller. Local buyers are still operating at…

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Sheep Eating Rabbits

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 3

Holders in the Genefell district (reports the 'Report')have been somewhat troubled of late at the way in which their sheen have been dying off, and a…

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Fatality Amongst Sheep

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 18

Holders in the Grenfell district (reports the "Record") have been somewhat troubled of late at the way in which…

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The Wheat Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 4

A good deal of the interest that has of late attached itself to the wheat market has now vanished (says the "S.M. Herald"). This state of affairs has…

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Price of Butter. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 2

The wholesale price of butter was further advanced one penny to-day. Creamery is now ls 2d per lb. Other grades have advanced proportionally…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson and Co. report under date March 4:— The wool market to-day is very firm for all good merinos. Secured wools are selling…

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Prices for Fat Cattle. High Summer Rates

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 5

At the cattle sales at Newmarket (Melbourne) on Wednesday, some exceptional prices for this time of year were reached. Messrs. J. M. Peck and Son sold a pen of…

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Cootamundra Co-operative Butter Factory. the Factory Opened

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 2

ON Saturday, in response to invitation, a number of ladies and gentemen attended at the Cootamundra-Albury Butter Factory at the ceremonial opening. Dr. Andrews…

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Wagga Experiment Farm

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 2

When the Premier, Mr. John See, some time past paid an official visit with a large Parliamentary party, including the Minister for Mines and Agriculture, to the…

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To Dairymen

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 2

IN an interview with Mr. R. Aikins, the capable secretary of the Albury Cootamundra Butter Factory, we have gleaned some acceptable hints for our dairymen, as follows:—…

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Riverina Farm Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 4

In the February issue of the 'Agricultural Gazette,' just to hand. Mr . G. M. [?], manager of the Wagga Experiment Farm, writes the following…

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For the Farmer. Rabbit-poison "Breaks."

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 4

Some very sensible suggestion were put [?] in the "Express" of Thursday by Mr.[?] W. C. Bennett, of [?], regarding precautionary…

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Wagga Experiment Farm Quarters

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 2

Mr. Jas. Gormly, M.P., has been informed by the Department of Mines and Agriculture that the Minister intends, as soon as the pressure of business will…

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