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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1902

1,174 stories in Riverina's papers · page 39 of 59

Commercial. WOOL

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1902 · page 5

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

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London Wool Sales. a Firm Finish. London, Aug. 1, 1902

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1902 · page 2

"It is nice to come, and grand to go back." Such were the words of one well-known buyer as he left the Wool Exchange homeward bound last…

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The Contented Farmer

The Junee Democrat · Friday 5 September 1902 · page 1

Once upon a time, Frederick, King of Irussia, surnamed," Old Fritz," took a ride, and espied an old farmer ploughing his scre by the wayside, cheerily singing his melody…

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Crows and Sheep

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 2
Also in The Cootamundra Liberal

A CONDOBOLIN pastoralist wrote to Mr. J. Pottie, the well known veterinary surgeon, as follows:—"I would like to know why, when the crows pick a sheep's…

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Commercial Wool

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson, and Co., report:— Wool of the new clip is coming in slowly, shearing having been delayed by the welcome rains which have fallen. Meantime there is…

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Sheep-feeding in Drought

The Temora Star · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 2

The proprietor of a property which carried 1000 valuable sheep, last year had 3000 acres under wheat, and, notwithstanding the dry time, had a good…

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Sydney Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 4

Messrs. Wi ch[?]mbe, Carson and Co. Ltd, report:— Wool of the new clip is coming in slowly, shearing having been delay by the welcome rains which have fallen…

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Moisture Absorbing Power of Wheat

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 3

A number of experiments are on re­cord that show the moisture absorbing capacity of wheat and other grains. The results obtained by Highland of the…

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The Preparation of Wool for Sale

The Temora Star · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 2

Having got several fleeces rolled, you proceed to "class," and this is not such a difficult matter after all if a little care is exorcised, and to make [?]…

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For the Farmer. a Bad Harvest in Victoria

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 3

All hope of an average harvest in the grain-growing section ir Victoria must now be a[?]anuoned. Nothing can prevent the corp from being a comparative…

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Riverina Wool Sent to Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 September 1902 · page 2

The Albury correspondent of the " Age " reports that one of the largest stations on the Plains, which for many years past forwarded its wool to…

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Sydney Wool and Produce Markets

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 September 1902 · page 4

The Australasian Mo[?]gage and Agency Co., Ltd., John Bridge and Co., ltd., Harrison, Jones and Devha, Ltd., Hill, Clark and Co., The…

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New South Wales. [By Telegraph.) Sydney, Monday. Advance Is Butter

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1902 · page 2

Butter advanced a 1d, per lb all round to-day. THE SHEARING DISPUTE. The manager of Tambua Station, in the…

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Farm and Garden Original Articles Brahmas

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1902 · page 1

THE light Brahmas are one of the eldest and most deservedly popular of all breeds of fowls, They are the largest of all breeds,…

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The Preparation of Wool for Sale. No. 2.--Continued

The Temora Star · Wednesday 10 September 1902 · page 2

TO CLASS CROSSBREDS will be necessary to make two sorts in a flock of say 2500, "fine and coarse:" Attention must still be paid to condition and…

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On the Land. Jugiong Farmers' Union

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 10 September 1902 · page 3

The Jugiong branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held a very successful meeting in the Mechanic's Institute, Jugiong, on Saturday, 6th instant, Mr. W…

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Shropshire Sheep Convention

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 September 1902 · page 2

The "Argus" reports that, at the sug­gestion of Mr. Andrew E. Mansell, a conference of those interested in Shrop­shire sheep breeding was held on…

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Victoria. Shropshire Sheep Sales. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 September 1902 · page 2

The annual sales of Shropshire sheep held at the Newmarket Yards were well attended by inter-state buyers, and 150 stud rams and flock owes were sold for…

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Wagga Experiment Farm

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1902 · page 2

Mr. Gormly naked the Secretary for Mines—1. What are the number of students at the Experiment Farm, Wagga? 2. What field training do such students…

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