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Farming & the land, 1906

1,376 stories in Riverina's papers · page 31 of 69

The Pastoral Industry. What It Means for Australia

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 4

Mr. Carruthers, responding to the toast of "The State Ministry" at the luncheon, in connection with the sheep show on Friday, said that four and a…

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The Wheat Market. SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 2

In the grain market to-day wheat, choice milling, was quoted at 3/6 per bushel (Sydney)…

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The Sheep Sales. Some High Prices. a Record for Ewes. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 2

Merinos were offered at the stud sheep sales to-day. A two-year-old ram. from the flock of Mr. Jas. Richmond, brought 475 guineas, after some…

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Farm and Station

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 2

Messrs Mitchell Bros. have consigned to Sydney two tons of rabbit skins during the past month. Forfeited Conditional Purchase.—…

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On Farm and Station

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 2

Speaking at Parkes, the Governor-General recommended as the motto for Australia, "More men for the land, and more water for the land."…

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Dairyman's Delinquency

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 4

John Henwood, a dairyman, was charged with being such a distance away from his horse and cart as not to have control over it, the wheels not being…

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District News. Warren Farmers and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 2

The Millwood-road branch of the F. and S. Association met at the residence of Mr. Mallon, Millwood, on Friday, 29th inst. The President (Mr. Joseph…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon a special meeting of the Wagga branch of he Farmers and Settlers' Association was held to make arrangements for the…

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Sheep Show. the Sheep Dog Trials

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 2

After a very sucessful four day's [?]n the sheepbreeders' annual show was concluded on Saturday, when the sheep dog trials were also concluded. Messrs. King…

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Temora Butter Factery

The Temora Star · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 3

A meeting of the provisional directors of the proposed co-operative butter factory was held on Saturday night last Present; Messrs. James…

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Farm Competition

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 2

For the 'Herald' and 'Mail' farm competition the following local entries hare been made:— Cootamundra, N. M. Miller,…

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Farmers and Settlers

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 3

Messrs. John Perry, M.P., and T. I. Campbell, president and general secretary of the above association, are to be entertained by the Sebastopol…

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Sydney Sheep Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 4

The first of the merino sales took place in Sydney, on Monday, in the presence of a large attendance of buyers. Prices showed a very material…

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Commercial. Sydney Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 4

Messrs. Schute. Bell and Co., report under date 2nd July.—Again a quiet week must be reported in the local market. The supplies still remain very…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Millwood Road Branch

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 4

A meeting of the Millwood Road branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at Mr. Mallon's place, Millwood, on Friday, 29th ult…

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Commercial. WOOL

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 4

Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson and Co., and Schute Bell and Co., report that the Sydney market is quiet, business having been interrupted by the sheen show and…

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The Sheep-breeders' Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 5

The annual sheep show opened last week in Sydney, and proved most successful; the feature of the show being as usual, the merino exhibits from this district, though…

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Riverina Sheep at Sydney Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 5

It was generally admitted that there were more absolutely high class sheep forward than has been the case for some time, although there were very few…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles [All Rights Reserved.] Raising a Dairy Calf

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 2

SUCCESS in growing calves, whether raised by hand or by the dam, depends very much on the care it receives during the winter and spring. It should…

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Dairy Inspection

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 3

Mr. A. Siddins, Veterinary Inspector, Department of Public Health, completed his tour of inspection of the dairies, cattle and slaughtor houses…

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