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Farming & the land, 1902

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How They Farm in America. Arrival Op an Expert. [Interview with Professor Towar.]

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 4

"TEN years of modern progress out-weigh In importance centuries of tin the remote past. As one lets his mind go back over the last few years, what a…

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Wheat

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 4

The wheat market is slightly weaker and although not much is changing bonds prime is going at 3s 9¼d…

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Sydney Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 4

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson and Co., Sydney, report under date 7th inst.:-The third series of London Colonial Wool Sales opened on the 6th instant Our private…

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London Wool Sales. London, May 8

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 2

At the wool sales this evening there was a brisk competition for all sorts, and prices were firm…

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New South Wales. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday. the Price of Butter

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 2

The price of butter was to-day lowered [?]d per lb. owing to large shipments arriving from New Zealand. ESTATE OF T. M. ALCOCK…

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For the Farmer. Conserving Soil Moisture

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 4

The advantage of the fallowing system as means of conserving soil moisture has been shown during the present period of dry weather (writes "Sylvan" in the…

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The Farmers' Column

The Temora Star · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 2

A top price for wheat in the country was paid at Coolamon last week by the local mills--4s 6d per bushel for 1000 sacks…

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London Wool Sales. London, May 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1902 · page 3

At the London wool sales to-day the market was very firm, especially for the best kinds of wools. The following are the average prices…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles. Oaten Hay Fob Forage

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1902 · page 1

EVERY one who used well-cured oaten hay will have recognised its value for all kinds of farm stock, but especially for…

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Commercial Wool

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 3

The Australasian Mortgage Agency Co., Ltd., John Bridge and Co., Ltd.; Harrison, Jones, and Devlin, Ltd., Hill, Clark and Co., Pastoral Finance Association. Ltd.,…

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Starving Sheep. How They are Being Kept Alive at Hay

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 4

THE appended report furnished by a "Herald" scribe who has been touring the far west with the Minister for Lands, tells of the great efforts that…

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On the Land. Jugiong Farmers and Settlers' Association

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 3

The annual meeting of the above association was held on Saturday last, Mr. W. Coggan, president, being in the chair. Correspondence was read stating that the…

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Farmers' Union

The Temora Star · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 2

A GENERAL meeting of members of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday evening last, when, there were present Messrs. J. Moran…

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Important Impounding Case. Are Horses Cattle

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 May 1902 · page 3

Before Mr. Justice Owen and Mr, Justice Cohen, in the full Court, Sydney, on Tuesday, Mr. Mocatta, instructed by Mr. W. P. Kelly, of Wellington…

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Homebush Saleyards. Rebate on Condemned Cattle

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 May 1902 · page 4

As a consequence of the new terms allowed by stockowners for cattle sold at the Homebush fat stock yards and condemned after purchase, the condemned cattle fund…

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London Wool Sales. London, May 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1902 · page 2

At the wool sales this evening there was a strong competition, with a further upward tendenoy for best meriuos…

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Brookong Farmers' Union

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1902 · page 3

The monthly meeting was held in the Sohool of Arts, Lockhart, on Saturday, May 10. The president (Mr. Crawford) was in the chair. Present—Messrs. Crawford,…

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District News. (From Our Correspondents.) Tooyal. the Weather and Crops

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1902 · page 3

A change in the weather occurred here on Thursday last. Rain had been threatening all day, but in the evening light showers began to fall, which became heavier as the…

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Rise in Wool

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 2

In the local wool sales yesterday the market showed an advance of from 10 to 12 per cent. Competition was keen. Scoured brought as…

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The Rabbit Act. Condemned by Farmers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 4

SPEAKING at a public meeting at Howlong, Mr. David Reid, ex-M.L,A., who is regarded by local farmers as a reliable authority on agrieultural matters,…

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