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Riverina · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1908

1,346 stories in Riverina's papers · page 22 of 68

On Farm and Station

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 3

Some mobs of sheep returning to Riverina have been caught in the show at Kiandra. Though wire-netting is still being…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Mangain Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on May 16th, the president (Mr. G. Young) occupying the…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, May 27

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 2

At the wool auctions there was a brisk sale, but prices show no quotable change…

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Wool

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 3

Dalgety and Co. Ltd., Harrison, Jones and Devlin Ltd., Hill, Clark and Co., Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd., Winchcombe, Carson and Co., Ltd…

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Wool Report

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 4

Messrs. Goldsbrough, More & Co., Sydney, report on the 21st inst as follows:' A rather better tone has been in evidence during the past week,…

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On Farm and Station

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

Before the deal Land Board on Tuesday a ballot was held in connection with the applications for the Homestead Selection blocks of the…

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Farm and Field. The Hop Industry

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 8

The “Times,” in a recent article, states that the acreage under hops in England is steadily decreasing, having shrunk from [?]1,303 acres in 1900 to 44,938…

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The Dairy. Rules for the Dairy. the Care of Milk

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 8

The American Department of Agriculture has issued a large cardboard for posting in cowsheds and dairies. It contains the following 50 rules on the care…

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Farm and Garden Original Articles. (All Rights Reserved). Preserving Wheels

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

Oiling waggon wheels to prevent the tires becoming loose and to preserve the felloes, has been practised for a long time. It is better as a…

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Commercial. WOOL

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 3

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Ltd., report:— SYDNEY, Thursday. During the past week there has been a…

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Sydney Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 5

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. report, May 28:—During the past week there has been a good deal of inquiry, but, owing to owners in many cases…

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London Wool Sales. LONDON, May 29

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 2

At the wool sales to-day there was good competition for all sorts, but shabby crossbreds suitable for top makers were a farthing cheaper than…

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The Wheat Market. SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 3

Wheat, choice milling, nominal, Manitoba milling [?]/11 to 5/1, Sydney…

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On Farm and Station

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 2

The decision of the local Lend Board to recommend the granting of Crowe Bros.' application for an exchange of lands at Gobarralong,…

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The Winter Outlook. Gloomy Prospects. Supplies at the Experiment Farm. Hints by the Manager

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 2

The past week or so with its heavy frosts has had a disastrous effect on the herbage which commenced to show above the surface as a result of the…

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Rugby. Farm V. Lake. the Lake Wins by 8 to 5

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 4

The match, Farm y. Lake, on Saturday in connection with the Moore Cup Competition, resulted in a win for the, latter by 8 points to 5. Several players…

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Commercial. Sydney Wool Market

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 4

Schute. Bell and Co., wool and produce brokers, Sydney, report under 2nd June:—The London sales closed satisfactorily last week, although…

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Unionistic Dairy Farmers. Their Fight with the Middlemen

The Worker · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 21

It is not right to generalise and say that farmers, as a class, are opposed to Unionism. As a matter of fact, many of them have no better idea of Unionism than that…

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Land Administration Farmers and Settlers Dissatisfied. a Drifting Policy. "Bureaucratic Ineptitude."

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 2

The executive council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association in their annual report adversely criticise the administration of the Lands Department…

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Closer Settlement Bena and Marsden Districts. New Zealand Farmer's Opinion

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 4

The large strength of pastoral and agricultural country of which Bena and Maisden are the centres presents a [?]hing change to the semi[?]…

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