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Farming & the land, 1903

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Sydney Wool Sales

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 4

The final sale of the second monthly series of Sydney wool sales were held on Thursday afternoon, at which five catalogues were submitted, amounting in all…

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The Markets. Wool Sales in Sydney

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 3

Salon were held in the city on Wednesday and Thursday, The bulk of the offerings were scoured wool, what greasy there was offered coming from the lute shearing…

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Harrowing the Growing Crop

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 3

The advantages of stirring the surface after the young wheat plants are well forward has been most strikingly demonstrated in dry seasons. Attempts have…

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For the Farmer. Water Conservation and Irrigation

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 3

Mr. Alfred Deakin (Federal Attorney General) delivered an interesting lecture on Thursday last at the School of Arts, Sydney, on the "Problems of Water…

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Up-to-date Farming. Mr. M'keown's Lecture

The Temora Star · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 2

MR. P. M. M'Keown, manager of the Wagga Experimental Farm, delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on cereal growing and farming…

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The Royal Show and Dairying

The Temora Star · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Show of New South Wales, which was brought, to a successful conclusion last week in Sydney, exists for more than one…

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Sydney Wool Sales

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 4

There was a very satisfactory market at last weeks sales, the general demand and competition being very good. Greasy wool sold to best…

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Farm and Garden Original Articles. Rye As a Pasture Crop

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 2

EYE as a pasture crop, if properly treated, can be sown at almost any time. The chief thing is to sow i when there is enough…

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Farm and Station

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 2

The Rabbit Rolls will be ready in a few days, and stops will be immediately taken to hold the election for the return of two Pastures directors. The…

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Up-to-date Farming

The Temora Star · Wednesday 29 April 1903 · page 2

Mr. P. M. M' Keown, in the latter part of the lecture delivered by him in the School of Arts on Wednesday last, referred more particularly to…

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Mortality Amongst Cattle

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 2

Owing to the train having to return, with sheep on Friday night the trucks were unloaded again on Saturday, which caused considerable loss to the owners…

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Sheep for South Africa

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 4

Mr. Valder, the New South Wales commercial agent in South Africa, and late manager of the Wagga Experiment Farm, has sent a damaging report (says the…

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The Moat Farm Mystery. a Woman's Body Unearthed. Not Yet Identified. London, April 27

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 2

In connection with the mysterious disappearance of Miss Camille Holland, late of Moat Farm, Clavering, near Saffron Walden, Essex, an important discovery has…

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The Moat Farm Mystery. a Woman's Body Unearthed. London, Tuesday afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 2

In connection with the mysterious disappearance of Miss Camille Holland, late of Moat Farm, Clavering, near Saffron Walden, Essex, an important…

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Wool Sales

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 2

The Antwerp wool sales have opened. There is a numerous attendance of buyers. There has been good competition, with an advance of 10 to…

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London Wool Sales. Opening of the Second Series. Merinos Firm, Crossbreds Ease Slightly. London, March 13, 1903

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 1

It is a very long time since any series of sales began under such peculiar circumstances as did the second series last Tuesday, and a…

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Farming Systems

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 3

According to an American authority, while rotation of crops is being urged as strongly as ever, the old idea if " resting the soil " is given up where…

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For the Farmer. the State's Cattle Returns

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 4

Mr. Coghlan, Government Statist, has published in pamphlet form the returns of live stock in this State for the year ended March, 1903. The cattle returns…

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Mortality Amongst Cattle

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 3

Owing to the train having to return, will sheep on Friday night the trucks were unloaded again on Saturday, which caused considerable loss to the…

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"Seed Wheat."

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 4

Dr. N. A. Cobb, Government Pathologist, has added to his lengthy list of publications by the issue of a volume entitled "Seed Wheat," under the authority of…

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