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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1903

1,133 stories in Riverina's papers · page 47 of 57

Seed Wheat Purchases. Statement by the Premier

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 October 1903 · page 4

The Premier said in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night, in answer to Mr. Sleath, who asked a series of questions with reference to seed wheat…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles. Cross Breeding Fruits and Grain

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1903 · page 1

IN the breeding of plants the term 'cross bred' is used when referring to the crosses produced between different varieties of tee same…

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The Wool Market

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 14 October 1903 · page 2

The dispute in the wool trade in the city is still continuing, though strenuous efforts are being made to effect a settlement in time for this week's sale…

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What Will the Harvest Be ? Leading Agents Discuss the Question. Wheat Worth Two and a Half Millions to Farmers. Greatest Season on Record—probable Shortage of Labour

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 October 1903 · page 2

"I have not the slightest doubt that if present prospects are realised the coming harvest will be a record one. I should, judging by the reports which we…

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Visit to the Experimental Farm

The Junee Democrat · Wednesday 14 October 1903 · page 1

About 120 delegatee from the Wagga, Tumut, Gundagai, Junee, Currawarna, Ganmain, The R ck, Mangain, Henty, Coolamon, and other branches visited the…

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Duty on Live Cattle

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 October 1903 · page 2

The "Daily Express" states that Mr. Chamberlain's proposals include a duty on live cattle…

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Sale of a Farm

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1903 · page 2

On Tuesday last Messrs. Meurant and Blake effected the sale of "Kyamba Meadows" Farm at Forest Hill, near the junction of the Kyamba Creek with the…

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Urana. the Weather and Crops

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1903 · page 3

More nice rains, and now the country looks its very best, good crops everywhere, all stock fattening last, the horses are too fat to do heavy work. There will be some…

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Telegraphic. New South Wales. the Crops and Yield. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 October 1903 · page 2

Mr. Coghlan estimates that the area under wheat is 1,826,916 acres, of 35,804 less than in 1901. The area cultivated under all crops was 2,452,562 acres, a…

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Farm and Garden. Report for October, 1903. the Farm

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 16 October 1903 · page 3

IN consequence of the drooping season, the wheat and hay crops on the river flats are growing too rank, and, if not attended to, will lay down and…

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Tumbarumba Butter Factory

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 4

Mr. R. Aikin, manager of the Co-operative Butter Factory, Albury, addressed a public meeting at Tumbarumba on the benefits of a co-operative…

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Rust in Wheat

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 6

Mr. S. G. Lindley writes to the "S. M. Herald":—"The farmers in the Liverpool Plains district having reported that their wheat fields were showing signs of disease,…

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The Wool Market

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 3

No wool sales were held in Sydney this week, but the auctions will be resumed next week, when large offerings will be made. Weekly sales will then continue till the…

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The Wheat Crop. Area Under Crop in N.s.w

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 3

Mr. Coghlan, the Government Statistician, furnishes the following information as to the estimated area under wheat and all other crops in New South Wales during the present season…

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Rust in Wheat Comments by Dr. Cobb. No Severe Loss Anticipated

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 4

I have been watching all reports with reference to the coming wheat harvest, said Dr. Cobb, on Wednesday, "with the greatest interest, and have…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Brookong Branch

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 6

The ordinary monthly meeting was held in the School of Arts, Lockhart, on Saturday, 10th inat. The President (Mr. A. Crawford) occupied the chair…

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Farm and Station

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 4

From 783 sheeps horn by James Renton of Berwick Park, Hay, 17 bales of wool were obtained, averaging 91b. 15oz per sheep…

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The Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 October 1903 · page 4

The Co-operative Wool and Produce Company write that the recent misunderstanding with the buyers has been amicably settled, and the buyers have…

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Farm and Garden. Report for October, 1903. the Farm

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 20 October 1903 · page 3

In consequence of the drooping season, the wheat and hay crops on the river flats are growing too rank, and, if not attended to, will lay down and…

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Farm and Station

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 20 October 1903 · page 3

Settlement lease area proclaimed.—Tumbarumba North Land District. The undermentioned block will become available for selection at the…

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