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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1906

1,376 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 69

Correspondence. the Wheat Standard. (To the Editor of the "Express.")

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 4

Sir,—Since writing my last on this matter, three letters have appeared in your columns, one each from Mr. Bennett, Mr. Box, and Mr. Cox. I am…

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Farm and Station

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 3

The Cullinga Co-operative Company, Ltd., is in liquidation. Mr. Myers, a dairyman from the South Coast, has entered into an…

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Items of News. the Weather and Crops

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 2

Ploughing is being vigorously pushed on in all parts ol the district, and on many farms wheat is to be scan above ground. The splendid rains which fell…

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The Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 April 1906 · page 4

Dalgety and Company, Limited, Wool, Grain and Produce Brokers, Sydney, write under date of April 10th:— Since our last report there has been…

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Estimated Wheat Chop

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1906 · page 2

The final estimate of the wheat crop in N.S.W., prepared by the Government Statistician, shows a yield of 20,930,000 bushels. There is also a…

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Tanning Coat and Sheep Pelts

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1906 · page 3

Angora goat skins require especial care as they are difficult to tan right. The yellow colour is hard to obviate. In the first instance, the halt should be thoroughly…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles. [All Rights Reserved.] Growing Garden Peas

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1906 · page 3

GARDEN peas is a crop which requires a moderately rich soil, althongh it will grow in almost any kindi of soil, Some varieties do very well on even poor soil…

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Farm and Field. Nitrate of Soda—Position and Statistics

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1906 · page 3

The annual circulars of the nitrate of soda experts were looked forward to this year in London, writes the "Mark Lane Express," with more than usual…

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The Wheat Crop. SYDNEY

The Temora Star · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 2

The final estimate of the wheat crop of this State, as prepared by the Government Statistician, is 20,930,000 bushels…

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Sydney Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 6

Winchcombo, Carson aud Co. Ltd. report:—The wool market cuntinues very firm though business is much restricted io the abaence of supplies. Wool that has…

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Sydney Wool Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 4

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson, and Co., Ltd., report under date April 11— Wool.—The wool market contia[?]rs very firm, thought business is much…

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Commercial. Wool. Winchcombe, Carson, and Co., Ltd. report:— SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 3

The wool market continues very firm though business is much restricted in the absence of supplies. Wool that has come to hand of late is mostly reserved for the…

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For Dairymen. a Few Practical Hints to Dairymen with Reference to Diseases in Stock. Anthrax

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 1

Anthrax is also known as splenic fever, splenic apoplexy, cumberland disease in Australia, toodinal disease in India, malignant, pustule, and woolsorters…

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Henty. Farmers' and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 5

The ordinary meeting of the local branch was held in the School of Arts on Saturday, 7th. The President (Dr. Cameron) occupied the chair. The attendance…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Mangain Branch

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 3

A Mooting of the Mangain Branch of the Farmers and Settler's Association was held at Mr. D. Lunt's, on Saturday, April 7th, a fairly large…

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The Dairying Industry

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 6

The improvement of the dairy herds of New Zealand by the process of weeding out unprofitable block is a measure which has repeatedly been…

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Temora Farmers List. in Aid of the Hospital

The Temora Star · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 1

With the approval of the Committee we have opened a special list for farmers, and will be pleased to receive donations from them in aid of the…

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A State Land Bank and the Dairyman

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 2

Says an exchange:--"Queensland's Agricultural Bank, the constitution of which was liberalised last session of Parliament, is acting as a stimulant to…

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New Wool and Produce Agency

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 4

Messrs. Schute, Bell, and Co., who have recently started business in Sydney as wool and produce brokers, have the advantage of long experience in the trade,…

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For Dairymen. a Few Practical Hints to Dairymen with Reference to Diseases in Stock. Pleura Pneumonia

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 4

Pleura Pneumonia (contagiosa) is a contagious disease, affecting cattle and showing tip of the Jung lesions. Symptoms, primarily, are not well…

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