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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1902

1,174 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 59

Na[?]andera Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Election of Officers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 3

The first meeting of the new Committee of the N. P. & A. Association, was held yesterday at the Royal Mail Hotel, when there were present: Messrs…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles. Producing Pure Milk

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 6

HAVING the cows tested as advanced scientific knowledge indicates as necessary and previously, set forth in these…

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The Tired Farmer

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 6

'Yes, sir; you simply start a motorplough and leave it to itself while you sit on the fence bore and enjoy your weekly paper and a jug of hard cider…

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North Wagga v. Tobacco Farm and Wool Scourers

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 4

A cricket match will be played on the North Wagga cricket ground to-day between the North Wagga Cricket Club and [?]oombined tobacco farm and wool scourers…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 3

Messrs. Dalgety and Co. Ltd. report:— The offerings at auction on the 22nd inat. consisted of 3319 bales. Compared with the previous week's sales the market was…

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S.a. Wool Classes

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 3

South Australia (remarks the Mel­bourne "Age") is able to teach Victoria something in at least one branch of tech­nical education for farmers. In Victoria…

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A Disastrous Bush Fire. Heavy Losses of Sheep

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 2

The engine of the express train which passed through from Albury during the gale on Tuesday night was responsible for many bush fires. Sparks from it set…

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London Wool Sales. London, Jan. 24

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day there was brisk competition, and for the best wools prices had an improved tendency…

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On the Land. Sydney, Wool Sales

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 2

The rise of 5 to 10 per cent. in the Lon-don wool market is the best news; that has come from that centre for some considerable time. The Sydney market has for the past…

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Farmer Oak and the Storm

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 6

When farmer Oak, on his way towards his h[?]mble cot[?]ge one night, struck his foot against a bit toad, he knew there was trouble in the wind. When or striking a…

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For the Farmer. Concerning Milk

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 6

When a milker site down to milk (says Dr. Galen Wilson), it is an error to believe that all the milk he may get is at hand in the udder, ready for him…

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Corowa Farmers' Association

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 6

At a largely attended meeting of the Corowa Farmers' and Settlers' Association on Tuesday, the following resolutions were carried unanimously:—…

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Items of Interest. Naranders Wheat Yield. -- The wheat

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 3

yield has been has disappointing and instead of a yield of 10 to 14 bushels the average will only be from 4 to 6 bushels per acre and the sample more…

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The Conveyance of Wheat

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

The journey of the Railway Commissioners to Hay has afforded an opportunity to wheat-growers along the line of voicing a complaint which…

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Land, Wool, and Grain

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

IN some parts of the district, and particularly where grass is plentiful and green crops are to be found, bares are quite as plentiful as rabbits. A few days ago a…

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Wool Industry in New South Wales

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

A wealthy combination, comprising English and Australian capitalists, will shortly set up here in the wool and tweed industry. Everything is to be on…

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The Wheat Block. Action by Mr. Gormly

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

Mr. J. Gormly. M.P., had an interview with the Minister Railway on Thursday last, and brought nuder his notice the delays that are now…

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Manure for Crops. Experiment Farm Results

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

The proximity of the ploughing season has turned the attention of agriculturists to the highly successful experiments in, manuring wheat lands conducted at the…

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Farmers and Settlers Association

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

A meeting of members of the above association was held at the School of Arts, on Saturday afternoon last. Mr. G. Clout presiding…

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